Hardest Decision in my life

What’s the hardest decision you’ve ever had to make? Why? Our life is full of choices, each choice we make, paves the way for our future and shape our personality. Some decisions are hard, not because of their complex nature but because of emotional weight they carry. When I reflect on such decision moments, IContinueContinue reading “Hardest Decision in my life”

My Life in the Next Three Years: A Journey of Happiness, Family, and New Beginnings

Daily writing promptWhat will your life be like in three years?View all responses Life is full of surprises and uncertainties. We can’t predict what tomorrow will bring—let alone the next three years! Yet, as an optimist, I choose to visualize a future filled with joy, love, and fulfillment. A Happier and More Fulfilling Life AheadContinueContinue reading “My Life in the Next Three Years: A Journey of Happiness, Family, and New Beginnings”

3 Wishes to Change the World: Plastic, Education, Kindness

Daily writing promptYou have three magic genie wishes, what are you asking for?View all responses What a great prompt. I haven’t won any lucky draw yet, neither I have won any lottery ticket. But today, WP gave me three magic genie wishes. This is a golden chance for me to change the world litle bit.ContinueContinue reading “3 Wishes to Change the World: Plastic, Education, Kindness”

My Chandoba: The Timeless Story of the Moon as My Childhood Companion” 

How much would you pay to go to the moon? The moon, or Chandoba, has been more than just a celestial body to me; he has been my constant childhood companion. Growing up, my mother didn’t have a real brother, so for every festival, she would look up to her lovely brother in the sky—theContinueContinue reading “My Chandoba: The Timeless Story of the Moon as My Childhood Companion” “

Chawl Culture: My Childhood Memories of Community, Culture & Togetherness

Daily writing promptWhat makes a good neighbor?View all responses I spent all my childhood in a chawl. I fondly remember those days as golden era of sharing and caring. In the chawl culture, the thin walls between Neighbours and Uncle, Aunts are non-existent.   Growing up in a chawl in India was an unforgettable experienceContinueContinue reading “Chawl Culture: My Childhood Memories of Community, Culture & Togetherness”

The Enduring Legacy of My Father’s Values

Daily writing promptWhat principles define how you live?View all responses Photo by Thirdman on Pexels.com Core life values serve as an individual’s internal compass, guiding their choices and actions. I live by the values of integrity, honesty, compassion, and resilience, which are deeply interconnected. Integrity and honesty are the foundation for compassionate and resilient behavior.ContinueContinue reading “The Enduring Legacy of My Father’s Values”

Happy Dussehra to all my readers

Dussehra reminds us No matter how powerful negativity may seem, goodness will always triumph in the end. Let us throw away our ego, negative thoughts and evil within us. Let us all shine like gold. Happy Dussehra to you all my dear readers. Ayudh Pooja Worshipping the tools used by us on daily basis. InContinueContinue reading “Happy Dussehra to all my readers”

Focus on the issue and not the person

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? This was the advice given by my boss Mr. Joshi. Being in leadership role, it was our daily affair that people used to approach us with complaints. Funnily these complaints used to come from grown up adults about their peers. I used to feel like actingContinueContinue reading “Focus on the issue and not the person”

Remembering Aai Baba

Today being the annual Shraddha for my parents Aai & Baba, the post is dedicated to them 🙏 Pitru Paksha is a significant 15-day Hindu period where descendants honor ancestors by performing rituals, such as Shraddha and Tarpan, to help their souls find peace, achieve Moksha (liberation), and ensure the living receive their blessings for prosperityContinueContinue reading “Remembering Aai Baba”

Red Flags in Personality: Signs to Watch For

Daily writing promptWhat personality trait in people raises a red flag with you?View all responses I don’t like two faceed people. It’s hard to decide which face to believe. Someone who is two-faced is not sincere, saying unpleasant things about you to other people while seeming to be pleasant when they are with you: IContinueContinue reading “Red Flags in Personality: Signs to Watch For”

P. T. Usha

Name the professional athletes you respect the most and why. I do not know much about athletes or their careers. But during my young age, P. T. Usha was famous athletes in India. It was a time when this sport or the athletes were not so much popular in India, during such times PT UshaContinueContinue reading “P. T. Usha”

The Power of Forgiveness: Release Your Grudges

Daily writing promptAre you holding a grudge? About?View all responses I forget the things quickly and don’t remember any incident for which to hold the grudges. I am Happy & Contented person and thank everyone who comes my way. When someone has to speak bad about me, I pray for him – May God forgiveContinueContinue reading “The Power of Forgiveness: Release Your Grudges”

Shadu Maati Idols: A Step Towards Eco-Conscious Ganesh Festival

Ganesh festival is most popular and widely celebrated festivals in India. Particularly in the state of Maharashtra, this festival is celebrated for 1.5 days, 3 days, 5 days or 10 days. It differs from region to region. In our house, traditionally we celebrate the Ganesh festival for 5 days. On 5th day the idol isContinueContinue reading “Shadu Maati Idols: A Step Towards Eco-Conscious Ganesh Festival”

Furthest Travel: A Journey Through Unknown Roads

Daily writing promptShare a story about the furthest you’ve ever traveled from home.View all responses Photo by Eric Hammett on Pexels.com I love travelling and exploring new places. I have travelled a lot within India and abroad. If we measure the physical distance travelled, may be my travel to US was the furthest, but itContinueContinue reading “Furthest Travel: A Journey Through Unknown Roads”

Explore Express & Share

Why do you blog? It was my long cherished dream, that I share my travel stories & photographs with like minded people. I am a Nature lover & likes to travel around. Wildlife photography is my passion. Though I was hooked to corporate job working with metals & machines, I am always excited to beContinueContinue reading “Explore Express & Share”

Embracing Nostalgia During Gauri Ganapathi Festival

Daily writing promptHow are you feeling right now?View all responses Gauri Pooja Ganesha We are in the midst of Gauri Ganapathi festival. This is one of the most important events in the year. Right from my childhood, I have been participating in this celebrations. It used be large gathering of family & friends for dinner.ContinueContinue reading “Embracing Nostalgia During Gauri Ganapathi Festival”

Daily Habits for a Better Life

Daily writing promptWhat daily habit do you do that improves your quality of life?View all responses Similar prompt is repeated 3rd time, with change of words. I have written about it in my previous blogs on Exercise, Eating Healthy and Positivity. I wont repeat the same answers again. I love connecting with people. Every dayContinueContinue reading “Daily Habits for a Better Life”

Ganesh Pratishthapana

What was the last thing you searched for online? Why were you looking for it? Lord Ganesh This question can be better answered by Google or Meta. They track everyone’s activity precisely. However, I wanted to post about today’s Ganesha festival. My last search was on YouTube for Ganesha Pratisthapana. Getting a Guruji ( PriestContinueContinue reading “Ganesh Pratishthapana”

Conquerer Jayant or Liberator Mukund

Where did your name come from? Lord Krishna I have two names already. Since my birth I was given two names that is Jayant & Mukund. All my relatives and siblings call me with the name Jayant. Hindu boy’s name Jayant, meaning “victorious” or “conqueror,” derived from the Sanskrit word “jaya” meaning victory. It is associatedContinueContinue reading “Conquerer Jayant or Liberator Mukund”

Challenges motivates me

What motivates you? I get extra boost and added energy when I encounter any challenging situation in personal or professional life. I get bored with routine life. The challenge is fuel for my creativity, action and motivation. There is hidden factor of inquisitiveness also. The dictionary meaning of the word challenge is Something new andContinueContinue reading “Challenges motivates me”

Top 10 milestones of my life movie

What are your top ten favorite movies? I am not a moviegoer though I have seen few bollywood movies. I agree with my fellow bloggers that movies have lasting impact on the society and the people. Many movies convey the message of something important for us. However I look at the movies as pure entertainment.ContinueContinue reading “Top 10 milestones of my life movie”

Nashik – Where I made my future

What do you love about where you live? Nashik is an ancient city in Maharashtra, known for its religious significance, particularly as a Hindu pilgrimage center on the Godavari River. It’s also recognized for its wine production and vineyards, earning it the nickname “Wine Capital of India”. Historically, it’s linked to the epic Ramayana and isContinueContinue reading “Nashik – Where I made my future”

Discovering Joy and Gratitude in Daily Life

Daily writing promptWhat positive emotion do you feel most often?View all responses According to Fredrickson BL, there are ten specific positive emotions that people tend to feel: Joy, Gratitude, Serenity, Interest, Hope, Pride, Amusement, Inspiration, Awe, and Love. These basic positive emotions lead to other types of positive affect such as self-confidence, liking, or determination.ContinueContinue reading “Discovering Joy and Gratitude in Daily Life”

Thank You

Thank You I hear two words often Thank You and Sorry. Sorry word is casually used by people. They use it as a license to hurt others. But Thank You word is the best way to comvey the Gratitude. It is gentle way to show kindness or acknowledge the help or support extended by otherContinueContinue reading “Thank You”

Finding Peace through Acceptance

What brings you peace? Yes, acceptance is often considered a key factor in achieving inner peace. Embracing this concept allows individuals to let go of resistance and judgment, fostering a sense of calm and contentment amidst life’s challenges. When we accept things as they are, rather than fighting against reality, we can reduce stress and cultivate inner peace.ContinueContinue reading “Finding Peace through Acceptance”