What stops you from being compassionate ?

When you practice loving kindness your heart opens up making you more compassionate and then there is no place for unpleasantness .

What’s in the motive ?

Like I said in my previous post I do not care about being original , being authentic is important. Similarly I am often asked,” why do you write “? What is the purpose ? Who reads it ? Then there are another set of people who ask , “how many likes did you get ?…

It’s raining memories !

It’s raining cats and dogs , The smell of the earth lingers , The tea boils at intervals , The mother calls for her kids . The streets begin to fill , Thunders cause spine chill , Careful do not spill , Calls the mother standing still . Her fingers hold the onion batter ,…

Originality vs Authenticity

I have this debate running constantly in my mind when I write my posts. Am I creating content which is unique ? Is it interesting ? Is it worthy enough for a mention etc. Some topics require a lot of research and understanding while some come easily to me. Whenever I am confused and find…

10 things to remember while making a presentation.

It’s that horrible moment. You’ve just been called to stage, your audience are silent, waiting for you to open your mouth and now it’s your turn. But what do you say? How do you start a speech with power and confidence? Will you follow the usual “Hmm… thanks very much for inviting me here” ?…

How creative are you ?

What is CREATIVITY ? “The relationship between a human being and the mysteries of inspiration defines creativity”. To understand this, you first need to understand the mysteries of inspiration. You need not sit under a tree or go to the mountains to find peace similarly inspiration can be drawn anywhere and everywhere. All you need…

What’s permanent in the temporary ?

Recently when I visited the salon for a hair cut , the hair dresser asked “ Mam, why don’t you colour your hair”? To which I replied “No , I don’t want chemicals on my hair” He nodded and said “Its worth a try and its temporary, do consider sometime “ “Not sure “ I…

Happy Mother’s Day ,Mom

To Mom, At an age when peeing in my pants was all I did, you cleaned me and wiped the mess, At an age when crying was all I knew, you comforted me and off went my tears, At an age when I stayed awake all night, you cuddled me in your arms and sang…

On the eve of Mother’s Day

“Is this me clinging to you ?” Asked Anaya as she overlooked my handwork . Before I could say anything Sparsh answered , ” yes that’s you and the one standing next to Mom is me” . “Why did you choose to draw this mummy ? “, they asked in unison . Mothers hold their…

How rich are you ?

I am so grateful to my mom and my beloved grand mom to teach me to value myself and to see the riches in me.This is the only thing that stayed with me and shall stay with me forever . To be born with a silver or golden spoon does not define your richness ,…