Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them. A A Milne A day after the lockdown ended, I sat on my balcony, watching the garden below. For months, no one had touched it. Those plants had been my quiet companions during the long quarantine days—soothing, steady, alive. That morning, I noticed people pulling... Continue Reading →
We can't help everyone, but everyone can help someone. Ronald Regan I was reading a short Zen story. Once, two travelers lost their way in the desert. They were hungry, thirsty, and too tired to walk any further. Eventually, they reached an intimidating wall-like structure, camouflaged among the dunes and difficult to recognize from a... Continue Reading →
It is time to say goodbye to 2021 and welcome 2022 with renewed vigor and hope. Was it a year to remember—or to forget? It’s hard to decide. We may carry its memory for years because of the disasters it brought. But should we keep revisiting those dreaded days and relive the fear we faced?... Continue Reading →
This paragraph is from Like the Flowing River, written by one of my favorite authors, Paulo Coelho. In it, he shares something a woman once told him—about how she completed her pilgrimage at her own pace. Isn’t this true for all of us, in our journey through life? With increasing peer pressure and societal expectations,... Continue Reading →
Oops… It’s been a while since I wrote anything. About twenty drafts are sitting quietly, waiting for me to show up and release them from storage. It feels as though their time hasn’t come yet. Still, I thought I could at least push one simple blog — just to say I’m coming back to writing,... Continue Reading →
It's been a long time since I logged into WordPress—the editor looks different! Life has its way of keeping us busy, and how we handle it is up to us. Ups and downs are part of life, and I felt as though I had almost stopped writing blogs. Since I couldn’t write, I focused on... Continue Reading →
Be like a tree and let the dead leaves drop – Rumi For any change in life, the first step is to let go of the past. It could be habits, experiences, or anything you are holding on to. Unless we empty our cups, we cannot fill them afresh. Nature is the best teacher. As... Continue Reading →
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com Over the past year, staying at home felt like a burden for many—missing out on all the fun outside: eating out, shopping, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. There were days I wished to go out and missed those things, just like everyone else. But after a... Continue Reading →
In 2018, I wrote a blog titled “Are You Wearing a Mask?” Back then, it was purely figurative — a reflection on how adults often camouflage their true selves to adapt to different situations. I never imagined a time when masks would become a literal part of everyday life for most of the world. Those... Continue Reading →
We can easily count the seeds in an apple, but not possible to count the apples in a seed. -Unknown I came across this quote while listening to a recorded talk by Dr. Wayne Dyer. I was astonished by its truth and the simplicity with which it conveys such profound thoughts. We learned in childhood... Continue Reading →
March is a month of colors. When nature blooms with vibrant flowers and fresh leaves, we prepare to embrace the festivities that follow. The first big celebration is Holi—the festival of colors. Many mythological stories are associated with it. Holi symbolizes forgiveness, love, joy, and the triumph of good over evil. It serves as a... Continue Reading →
The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance. Nathaniel Branden This post continues my learning from the book You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay. What is the next step after revisiting and identifying all the beliefs you have? House cleaning! Yes—after identifying the beliefs residing in you and analyzing... Continue Reading →
As the year unfolds, my reading list keeps growing. I have completed one book and started two others from the list—and now the third book has arrived in my hands. A casual evening chat with a friend turned into a deep philosophical discussion that lasted for hours. That’s the beauty of face-to-face conversations! You can... Continue Reading →
It's not who you are that holds you backIt's who you think you're not. Hanoch McCarty There are moments when enthusiasm sparks like a firework—you see an opportunity, feel confident, and want to grab it right away. The mind races with ideas, and you are ready to take the plunge. But then, a tiny voice... Continue Reading →
Lonely is not being alone. it's the feeling that no one cares. Have you ever felt lonely even when surrounded by people? Being alone and feeling lonely are two completely different worlds, though they sound similar. Being alone is quite natural if you live by yourself. Many times, people living with family or friends also... Continue Reading →
One evening in the kitchen, I picked up a spoonful of ghee and slowly tasted it, savoring every bit. My daughter noticed and asked why I was eating plain ghee. I told her that whenever I taste the ghee my mother sends, it feels as though I’m back at her home. She laughed and said,... Continue Reading →
Resonance of Life 