Today I woke up fresh and happy. But there was something missing. I suddenly felt empty and slightly blue. I have strong intuitions and can almost figure out if something’s gonna get messed up. From the last couple of days, I was remembering my late granny who played an important figure in my life. My…
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How does it feel to be Lonely….
…a young girl asked. In the tide high or low, as one grows up in age, the shadows of loneliness spreads in the ebb and flow of life. It is not age bound. Isolation at innate levels arise to the surface only to make one feel empty and lonely. Loneliness is something that each one…
Inclusion
The talk of the town seems all about inclusion these days. In the era of climbing great mountains, pushing limits and stumbling upon rolling boulders, we get so self absorbed in our own success stories. Some self-advocates and change-makers explore and discuss a world where everyone is equal. Ironically, it may not be equal. Everything…
A step towards Forgiveness…
There is a doorway named Miracle and opens up only if one is willing. A road map to one’s self exploration and long searching for peace is this narrow path but yet wide enough to step in to see the gems and jewels and reach a magic lamp. The Genie is not accessible to all….
Happiness…
Few days ago, I was helping my kiddo doing grammar homework and as I searched for synonyms on happiness, I came across words like cheerful, contented, ecstatic, elated, joyous, pleased, overjoyed. Followed by an interesting conversation, it led to an inner talk exercise with our own selves. We all want to be successful and we…
Transitions
A transition is something we have all gone through in various faces of life and can be longitudinal, multi-dimensional and life changing at times. The act of experiencing a change comes in all forms and at all ages. It is at times experiencing a change from the old You to a newer You. Most of…
What is more precious?
Time or Money? I spend most of my time around children, be it at home or at my workspace. Children have taught me things I had forgotten. To relish small joys, to be happy for no reason, to talk silly is all fine. As we grow, we build our own thoughts and inhibitions according to…
Flowers
Tulips, Poppies or Sunflowers. They resemble compassion, love, warmth and peace in their own way. Are you the one who is happy around flowers? I do. I talk to them as well. They release dopamine and serotonin that induce happy hormones within us. They stimulate excitement especially when one grows flowers themselves. Though there are…
The Hourglass
What comes to your mind first when you think of Hourglass? The evolutionary and psychological appeal of the hourglass is strongly associated with female beauty. Another way we use the hourglass is in games. It depends on your perception and interpretation. The hourglass symbolizes passage of time. The topmost part of an hourglass is broad…
Talking yourself down
I recently wrote an article on “Inner Voice”. Yesterday my kiddo asked me an interesting yet important question. He must have observed a few kids making fun of others and laughing at them for being too overweight. Never have I done this or no one in the family does it too. In fact, I believe…