Where flowers bloom, So does Hope Lady Bird Johnson The arrival of spring brings hope. The earth presses the refresh button, shaking off the blues of winter to welcome baby leaves that brighten the trees and buds that paint the world around us. Yes, the year 2021 is moving swiftly—two months have already passed. I... Continue Reading →
Stepping into a new bunch of 365 days
The new year is a blank book. The pen is in your hands,it is your chance to write a beautiful story for yourself.Happy New Year! The year 2020, which arrived with a bang, has moved on. Or perhaps, we are the ones moving forward, leaving the year behind! What did we see in the year... Continue Reading →
Self-gardening?
When we have constraints to go out, we could do many things that are pending and we keep postponing as it is not urgent. That's how it happened to my little balcony garden. Though I was watering to keep them alive and appreciate the fruits and flowers, I could not spend more time to make... Continue Reading →
Self-contained
Old is gold! I found this gem of a poem from the 19th century in my daughter's English textbook. Its content is much needed today when we are lost in man-made complexities of life. Sometimes, people with bad behavior are compared with wild animals. Whenever I come across such a comparison, I think it is... Continue Reading →
Rain: Drizzle, Sprinkle or Squall
Rain showers my spirit and waters my soul It's raining outside. I love the sound of rain, the smell of rain and the rain itself as it nurtures life on earth. Somehow the rain takes me back to my childhood days. Play in the water, hop on puddles, walk on the mud road, get drenched,... Continue Reading →
World Environment day
Today is the world environment day, it is a united nation's day to encourage worldwide awareness and actions to protect our environment. The theme for this year is air pollution. However, I would like to discuss water as that also needs our attention and action. I was talking to my friend, about the mountaineering training... Continue Reading →
Earth: A little speck in the Cosmos which is our home
How can we describe the wonders of this world? The precision involved placing the different planets, stars, galaxies at a specific distance, their compositions, the movement patterns of those celestial bodies, and their speed of expansion, rotation, and revolutions! We are living in a scientific era. The scientists could calculate the size, distance, speed, weight,... Continue Reading →
Conversation is so much more than words
A conversation is so much more than words: a conversation is eyes, smiles, and the silence between words. -Annika Thor I was reading some thoughts on how suffocated people feel with their emotions and how people are holding back their vulnerabilities to maintain the social image of a happy person. It made me think about... Continue Reading →
A peek into the past and future
Photo: Prashanth Hegde This photo is from Purana Qila in Delhi. It is a location that reminds us of the history of many centuries and an array of rulers. The fort has seen it all, braved and survived. It is standing neutrally and giving us the options to see and think with an open mind. For me,... Continue Reading →
Top view
Early morning, Golden horizon and limitless soft bouncy clouds, gradually they moved away to enlighten us with a different view. There was a little time left for landing in Port Blair, just peeped out of the window. A breathtaking view! Rich green forests with the border of golden sands that laced with the white dashing... Continue Reading →
Balance for Better
Look at the picture, what does it remind you? To-do list at work or the one on the fridge door? Or the shopping list or clothes/plates piled up for a wash or papers stacked on the table that should be taken care of or the major responsibilities that you are holding on your shoulders? This... Continue Reading →
Strive to Thrive
The strong find a way to survive...and THRIVE!Billey Cox During our recent visit to the Howrah natural bridge on Neill Island, my husband captured this photo. I could feel the sea breeze, salty-humid air, tickling touch of fishes, splashing waves on my feet, small scratches by the coral rocks on my legs. With warm people to... Continue Reading →
Is there any limit to human cruelty?
Model of the Cellular Jail in Andaman In the serene island of Andaman, surrounded by a beautiful beach and lovely blue ocean water, there lies an architectural marvel. It is a historic building that had seven wings, radiating from the central tower in straight lines. It has only three existing wing structures now. It is... Continue Reading →
Spread the joy
Be so happy, when others look at you, they become happy too! Image: Pexels What makes you happy? What keeps you happy? We often have a long list of things we believe will make us happy once we achieve or acquire them—a new gadget, a bigger car, a better home, a dream vacation, a higher... Continue Reading →
Judge
When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself. Wayne Dyer Oh! See how she’s dressed up! Are you not well or something? His hairstyle is awful. Looks like you just woke up and reached office. Can't she talk properly. I think she has gained weight. He looks like a patient. Oops!... Continue Reading →
Wind
The wind is like the golden breath of the world; when it blows, we feel that the world is alive and so are we! Mehmet Murat ildan What a beautiful explanation for the wind! It is the breath of the world indeed. We breathe in from it and breathe out there. It is the thread that... Continue Reading →