As I said last week, my words seem to have run away from me. I’m trying hard to get into the rhythm of holding on to them as they flit past me, dancing and teasing. After much deliberation, I have decided to write a series of posts on gratitude. In a way, no other topic […]
Passion
Backup Plans: Why must we have a Plan B?
My eldest returned home from her painting class, pulled up a chair and flopped down on it, looking peeved. I knew something was bothering her or she would have proceeded to her room to change and freshen up before talking to me. Hmm, I said to myself. Big game afoot! I was in the middle […]
Life Skills: Finding The Balance Between Work and Life
If you are a corporate animal, you’ve probably read a zillion articles on work-life balance. I am not about to wax eloquent on the subject; the thing has already been written to death. My perception is a little different. I do suggest, however, that you google the term. The harvest will be as richly illuminating […]
Mayhem: My Mother and a Mouse at the Movies
My mother was petrified of rats and mice. Actually, to be absolutely accurate, petrified isn’t the right word. It barely covers the truth. It is too weak a word for her true emotion. She was outraged, disgusted and repulsed as well as petrified. As all students of humanity know, disgust and outrage take petrified to […]
Because I Am Ready
Declaring yourself ready is the most eloquent statement of passionate dedication and commitment.
Early To Bed
People who rise early must also be abed early if they don’t want to stumble around half asleep all the time.
Music For The Soul
A humble tribute to my favorite ghazal singer #JagjitSingh, on his birthday today.
Daring Greatly: Unlearn
Join me as I share some thoughts triggered by Brene Brown’s Daring Greatly.
An Inviolate Self-Confidence
Lack of inner certainly fosters imbalance and instability. With a constantly shifting core, your perceptions become random and inconsistent- and that upsets you further.
Giving Up
Other people struggle NOT to give up. Your fight begins at the other end of the spectrum.
You don’t know how to give up.