Exploring life – inside and outside
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 →
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 →
Let your joy be in your journey—not in some distant goal. Tim Cook Life often feels like a whirlwind of events beyond our control. Here is a brief poem that reminds us of something simple yet profound: the present moment is ours to cherish, to be thankful for what we have, and count our blessings.... 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 →
The new year arrived! As if external restrictions are not enough, year-end came with some infections that put me on medicine for the first week of the new year. I managed to write a blog and an article, but the reduced energy made me reflect on the things we often take for granted—like going for... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 our kitchen, I picked up a spoonful of ghee and ate it slowly, savoring every bit. My daughter noticed and asked why I was eating plain ghee. I told her that whenever I eat ghee sent by my mom, it feels like I’m at her place. She laughed and said, “You always... Continue Reading →
A rainy Sunday filled with mundane weekend tasks was weighing me down with the thought that I hadn’t done anything worthwhile. Out of the blue, while surfing the internet, I came across a poem that made my day. Laura wrote it so beautifully that it needs no explanation. It boosted my morale and pulled me... Continue Reading →
To go or not goCan I do it or notDo I have time or notPending tasks are hauntingDuties are bounding.Want to go thereBut not able to startSo many reasons to goMany more reasons to not to go...How long can I stand here?Legs are in painFeel everything is a vainNot able to decideBackward or forward? ---Anitha... Continue Reading →
Why do we get into conflicts? We come across different kinds of problems with different people. Almost every day we face situations that make us get angry/upset/uncomfortable with people around us. It could happen with friends, neighbors, parents, spouse, children, colleagues, managers, subordinates, helpers, fellow driver on-road, and so on. What is the reason? Are... Continue Reading →
All our knowledge has its origins in our perceptions. Leonardo da Vinci I came across a small story about a house with a golden window. Quite an interesting story and thought many of us could relate it with different things in our life. A little girl was living in a country house. She was quite... Continue Reading →
Gardening is a meditative experience for me that blocks my mind from external disturbances. It is a way of self-care to rejuvenate us, while the body gets some exercise, the mind becomes calmer without outer distractions. Sharing an example of the plant life cycle I witnessed in the past few months. It is an enriching... Continue Reading →
24th March 2020, A New Beginning “The promise of spring’s arrival is enough to get anyone through the bitter winter!”— Jen Selinsky In the days of uncertainty, only one thing is sure. We have to brave the 21 days of lock-down! We could be happy, sad, scared, anxious, or panic. We do not have any... Continue Reading →
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 →
Resonance of Life 