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 →
Renaissance
—Part of Reinvent series Transformation and Reinventing could come from many different angles. Each one may have their own reason for reinventing. Last time I had written about Trekking where reinventing was to add more liveliness to life and to explore self-interest in a new area. However, this time I have a story where reinventing... Continue Reading →
Panchatantra Series
Image: Multiple sources Stories are magical, they carry us to another vibrant world. They allow us to create wonderful characters and color them with our imagination. Stories are very important, especially for kids. Telling stories to kids is a nice experience that improves the bonding between kids and parents and opens up conversations. Storytelling could... Continue Reading →
What are you talking to yourself?
Image source: pngtree It's what we whisper ourselves that has the most power. How do you talk to yourself? Are you talking consciously or in an autopilot mode? Whether you call it inner dialogues or inner critic or self-talk, do you pause and observe that talk? While working on mundane tasks and chores, it is... 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 →
Little things of joy
This journey is yours, enjoy each and every step. Human tendency is to look for more—whatever we have, we want a little more of it. When this thinking applies to material things, it could be considered greed. However, when we seek a little more joy, inner peace, calmness, kindness, generosity, and other qualities that benefit... Continue Reading →
Which way to go?
Happiness is not the absence of problems, but the ability to deal with them. Charles de Montesquieu Image: Pexels Every living being has some or other problems to deal with it. Even the animals, insects, plants, and microorganisms have their share of issues to survive. Sometimes, we are a threat to many of them, though... Continue Reading →
Hooping
-Little things of joy Many things in life bring us joy—often more than the bigger goals that require long-term effort. These could be hobbies for recreation, fitness activities, self-care routines, catching up with friends, cooking or baking, crafting, sewing, embroidery, spending quality time with family, helping someone, or simply being with yourself. Any creative activity that gives... Continue Reading →
Promise Yourself
Be glad, because you are here. You are here in a beautiful world; and all that is beautiful may be found in this world . - Christian D. Larson, Just Be Glad Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com I came across this great poem on Goodreads. It is a good read indeed, with loads of learning. Though it... 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 →
Boundaries
Push your boundaries, that's what they are there for. - Colleen Hoover Explore Your Boundaries What are our boundaries? Who sets them? Are we staying in between the boundaries? How can we explore them? What are the limits? Can we stretch and expand them? Are we trying enough to reach our boundaries and expand? Most... 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 →
Trekking
---Part of Reinvent series Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.Gustave Flaubert Image by Hillwalktours As a part of Reinventing series, I am writing stories of different people who have taken the challenge to reinvent themselves. In this blog, featuring the experience of Ms. Malini who... Continue Reading →
Reinvent – Series
It is easier said than done. My previous blog, Reinvent, touched many readers, and they could relate to the topic. Thank you for your feedback! So, here is another blog related to the same theme. Reinvent—the word sounds exciting, and the concept sparks curiosity to do something about it. It’s a piece of cake, provided you... Continue Reading →
Reinvent
Your power to choose your direction of your life allows you to reinvent yourself, to change your future, and to powerfully influence the rest of creation. —Stephen Covey At times it feels like, we are sitting in a giant Ferris wheel. It moves continuously but reaches nowhere. Ferris wheel is a thing of joy, provided... Continue Reading →