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It is rightly said that life is a roller coaster with its fair share of ups and downs. As much as we want our coaster to only go onwards and upwards, we will have to deal with the frightening dips. These dips are the times that we need to remind ourselves about the ups that…
Writing a gratitude journal has been on my ‘To-Do List’ forever. The concept looked great in theory, but only recently did I put it in practice. It seemed simple enough – writing down all the things you are grateful for. But when I actually started writing, this is what my list looked like… I am…
It is said that the love of our family is life’s greatest blessing. But, have we ever thought about how we treat this blessing on a daily basis?
I pride myself in having a fairly large vocabulary. However, while interacting with my toddler, I realize that most of my verbal communication with him, comprises of just three words/phrases – STOP! DON’T DO THAT! NO! So much so that NO will almost qualify as a reflex action at this point. D : Hey Mom,…
There are some things that we do in life that fill us with joy. We could spend hours doing them and yet feel refreshed and inspired at the end. These are the things that we are passionate about.
The year was 2005. I was a newly minted Management Graduate. My life ahead looked pretty clear to me – I would pursue my Masters in Finance, and work in the field of Stock Research and Investment Banking. Eventually, I would marry a guy who was settled in my city, Mumbai, as I could not…
In life, there are times when we encounter a huge obstacle in our path. It looks like the end of the road, and we can’t seem to find the strength to move on. It is at precisely these times, when we can no longer think of a reason to continue, that we must think of…
It is said that the best gift you can give anyone, is your unconditional love and acceptance. This is especially true for healthy relationships- unconditional acceptance of your partner’s belief’s, attitudes and behaviors is important. Having said that, it is also true that unconditional acceptance is something that we all want, but we rarely give…
Finally! It is the day of the Great Theme Reveal for the A to Z Challenge 2015. For those who are new to the A to Z Challenge – it is a daily blogging challenge during the month of April. 26 posts for 26 days, that match the 26 letters of the alphabet (April 1…
Have you heard people say – I treat my daughter like a son? Contrary to popular opinion, that’s not a parenting best practice. It’s unconscious gender bias. Not convinced? Read on. “I treat my daughter just like my son.” “She is not my daughter, she is my son.” If you are not an Indian, the above…
