Describe one habit that brings you joy. Happiness is like the sunshine on a bright day, while joy is like the warmth that lingers even after the sun has set. Happiness is often a response to positive external stimuli, whereas joy is a deeper, more enduring state of being that can be cultivated through inner workContinueContinue reading “Om chanting and gardening brings me joy”
Category Archives: happy thoughts
Curious about Human behaviour
What are you curious about? I am extremely inquisitive. Curious about everything around till I find out What and Why about that particular thing. However I am more curious about human behaviour. Every human being is unique and his response to a particular stimuli is different from others. Nothing is right and wrong but theContinueContinue reading “Curious about Human behaviour”
Random Act of Kindness
Write about a random act of kindness you’ve done for someone. Kindness is the basic value of humanity. Unfortunately it is slowly diminishing. I strongly believe in treating humans as humans and the way to treat them as humans is showing kindness. This the last month story, when I was in the hospital for myContinueContinue reading “Random Act of Kindness”
We missed the tradition of eating Hing Goli
What traditions have you not kept that your parents had? I come from traditional Maharashtrian Brahmin family. We have list of traditions spread over an year, linked to our religion. My mother was completely traditional and god fearing but my father was forward thinking and rational personality. However all the family traditions are followed evenContinueContinue reading “We missed the tradition of eating Hing Goli”
What an eventful day
Was today typical? Today was an eventful day for me and not a typical day. Typical day means the routine as usual nothing out of the way happens. I got up in the morning and as usual straight went to my terrace garden and said hello to all my plants. Looked at the weather andContinueContinue reading “What an eventful day”
Honest and Trustworthy
Daily writing promptHow would you describe yourself to someone?View all responses Nice thought provoking prompt. Actually I am simple, Happy Go Lucky person. Hates window dressing and can’t tolerate lies. I strongly believe in living in present. I enjoy every moment of life. Loves fitness and my workout routine. Extremely sensitive about environmental issue andContinueContinue reading “Honest and Trustworthy”
Ticket to Antartica
If you won two free plane tickets, where would you go? One day Raju came home fully excited and started dancing holding Vasant’s hands. He was so happy and joyful. Vasant asked the reason for his happiness and he said guess what, I got two flight tickets free from my garage owner. Vasant did notContinueContinue reading “Ticket to Antartica”
Picturesque Friday 1 – Beach Photography
Dear Bloggers, I am starting a new series of posting photographs on every Friday. Hope you enjoy the photographs and also share your clicks. Beach photograph from Goa. This is Bagmalo beach in south Goa. This photo was clicked from the nearby resort balcony on 2nd floor. Camera Details : Canon EOS7d Mark ii withContinueContinue reading “Picturesque Friday 1 – Beach Photography”
Story behind my Nickname – KK
What’s the story behind your nickname? KK In India it is very common to have nicknames. Normally the nickname is derived from the original name but made simple for pronouncing it by shortening. For example common name Rajesh or Rajendra becomes Raju. Sanjay or Sanjeev becomes Sanju. There are few nicknames which are given toContinueContinue reading “Story behind my Nickname – KK”
Exercise, Eat healthy & Think Positive
What strategies do you use to maintain your health and well-being? I have been adopting certain routine for good health and well being. I would love to share with you the details. For good health and well being, there are three things you should focus on. Regular exercise, then eating right and most importantly PositiveContinueContinue reading “Exercise, Eat healthy & Think Positive”
Travel to Seven Sister States
What are your future travel plans? I love to travel and explore new places, new people and different cultures. Being a wildlife photographer, I have been travelling a lot across India especially to the tiger reserves and other wildlife reserves. But still my bucket list is full with many places to visit. And the topContinueContinue reading “Travel to Seven Sister States”
Treat humans like humans
What would you change about modern society? In today’s modern society, we have forgotten to treat humans as humans. We have attached so many labels to each individual and then we slowly forget that they are human beings. We have classes in the society like lower class, middle class and high class based on theContinueContinue reading “Treat humans like humans”
Listen to People
What do you listen to while you work? This question could be well answered by the professionals working in software companies or working from home. I was on the manufacturing shop most of the time. Either solving their issues or listening to them. There was no chance to listen to any kind of music. OnContinueContinue reading “Listen to People”
Lovely combos – Pithala Bhaat or Dal Chawal
What’s your go-to comfort food? Pithala Bhaat Most of the houses in Maharashtra, the Go to comfort food will be Pithala bhaat. That is curry made out of Chana Daal flour coupled with steam rice. Health wise this is balanced diet consisting of proteins and carbohydrates. Normally the raw onion and raw green chilies addContinueContinue reading “Lovely combos – Pithala Bhaat or Dal Chawal”
Table Tennis
What’s your favorite game (card, board, video, etc.)? Why? I started playing this game when I was in college. We used to play for hours together by bunking the lecture. However later I consciously learned Badminton and Lawn Tennis for the purpose of exercise. Actually to maintain consistency in the exercise routine, I started playingContinueContinue reading “Table Tennis”
Masala Khichadi
What foods would you like to make? Masala Khichadi In Marathi there is saying “अन्न तारी अन्न मारी अन्न नाना विकारी” this means food has multiple effects on our body – it can save you, it can kill you if consumed in excess or wrongly. Food you consume has great importance on our lives. RecentlyContinueContinue reading “Masala Khichadi”
Trek with a saviour dog
Dogs or cats? This is a story of our memorable trek to a nearby mountain. This mountain is moderately difficult grade. And not so much popular amongst the regular trekkers. We have planned our trek to this fort because it was in full bloom of wild flowers. The mountain was completely covered with beautiful blueContinueContinue reading “Trek with a saviour dog”
Reading my favourite books
Which activities make you lose track of time? I love reading books. If the book is interesting, often I loose the track of time. My day schedule gets disrupted. Normally I go to bed at 10.30 pm and get up by 6.00 am. I have a habit of reading books when I go to bed.ContinueContinue reading “Reading my favourite books”
Influence of social media on Food Habits
What bothers you and why? Shop full of snack packets Our generation has little impact of social media because it wasn’t available during our growing age. Generation Z has moderate impact because they were not fully exposed during their moulding phase. However Gen Alpha has been fully exposed to social media. Their life is highlyContinueContinue reading “Influence of social media on Food Habits”
Adventure with calculated Risk
Are you seeking security or adventure? I love adventure but I am not risking my life ever. Surely I take risk but known risk. It is very clear equation of risk and gains. High Risk High Rewards. So take risk and get the returns. Adventure is thrill , it is fun. The rush of adrenalineContinueContinue reading “Adventure with calculated Risk”
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent
List 10 things you know to be absolutely certain. Change is the only constant in this world, embrace it with open arms. Life is quite uncertain and we have to struggle to cope with these challenges. However there are few things which are certain and helping us to glide through these difficult times. There isContinueContinue reading “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent”
Narendra Modi, Amitabh Bacchan, Manu Bhakar and Prajakta Mali
If you could host a dinner and anyone you invite was sure to come, who would you invite? I would like to host the dinner for India’s Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Bollywood actor Shri Amitabh Bacchan and Olympic Gold medallist Manu Bhakar. Marathi actress Prajakta Mali also will be invited. I am so excitedContinueContinue reading “Narendra Modi, Amitabh Bacchan, Manu Bhakar and Prajakta Mali”
You learn to respond instead of reacting
What do you think gets better with age? The matured whiskey or wine is highly popular amongst the connoisseurs. Because it tastes better and is more smooth. With age you mature and gain knowledge and wisdom. Slowly you detach yourself from trivial things. You are more resilient and stronger. Most importantly you learn to understandContinueContinue reading “You learn to respond instead of reacting”
Early to bed and early to rise
What time do you go to bed and wake up currently? I have been getting up at 4.45 am till I was in service. And going to bed at 10.30 pm regularly. However post retirement, I changed my alarm to 6.00 am in the morning and I go to sleep by 11.00 pm. This changeContinueContinue reading “Early to bed and early to rise”
Happy Guru Pornima to all bloggers
A big thank you 🙏 to all my blogger friends who indirectly helped me improve my writing skills. You inspired me to write daily articles and better my writing skills. Guru Purnima is celebrated to honor teachers, mentors, and spiritual guides who play a crucial role in shaping individuals’ lives by imparting knowledge and wisdom. It’s aContinueContinue reading “Happy Guru Pornima to all bloggers”
Awesomeplaces 