My birthday celebration Today is my birthday and I would like to share with you, how I spent the day. The day started with blessings from my father in law, who stays with me. Then the call from my daughters. My daughter was asking me what gift I wanted and I said day starting withContinue reading "A day well spent"
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 experienceContinue reading "Chawl Culture: My Childhood Memories of Community, Culture & Togetherness"
Exploring the Magic of Himalayan Trekking
Daily writing promptWhat could you try for the first time?View all responses Photo by Guduru Ajay bhargav on Pexels.com I have never attempted any Himalayan Trek. I could not get that kind of holiday from work. Post retirement I got busy with daughter's marriage. Now I would love to try the Himalayan Trek for theContinue reading "Exploring the Magic of Himalayan Trekking"
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.Continue reading "The Enduring Legacy of My Father’s Values"
Free Advice to others
Daily writing promptWhat have you been putting off doing? Why?View all responses I have stopped giving free advice to people. Free advice is often a double-edged sword. While it can come from a place of genuine care and a desire to help, it is frequently perceived as an unwanted intrusion, damaging relationships and often doingContinue reading "Free Advice to others"
When I saved a Finger
Daily writing promptWhen was the first time you really felt like a grown up (if ever)?View all responses Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com This is the true story from my early career years. As far as I remember, I was 19 years old and just started my first job. I was working as aContinue reading "When I saved a Finger"
For Women Empowerment
Daily writing promptIf you had a million dollars to give away, who would you give it to?View all responses I will donate this money for women empowerment. This is most important but ignored area in our country. Even today, in rural India, the situation is devastating. Women are deprived of basic needs. Unfortunately they areContinue reading "For Women Empowerment"
Picturesque Friday 8 – Greater Flamingo
The greater flamingo is the most widespread and largest species of the flamingo family. Common in the Old World, they are found in Northern and Sub-Saharan Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, the Middle East, the Levant, the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Aden, the Red Sea, and the Mediterranean countries of Southern Europe. In India, theyContinue reading "Picturesque Friday 8 – Greater Flamingo"
How to Maintain Mental Health: A Personal Guide
In recent years, mental health in India has gained greater public attention, but it remains a critical public health concern facing significant challenges. It is clear that one has to prioritise the Mental Health and focus on mental well being. Easy to say but difficult to practice. I am neither a psychologist nor a doctorContinue reading "How to Maintain Mental Health: A Personal Guide"
Balance your risks with the rewards
What's something you would attempt if you were guaranteed not to fail. Why we need guarantee of success and who can give us guarantee of success. I am not worried about failure. I am focusing more on efforts. You should never give up on efforts with the fear of failure. Actually failure is the bestContinue reading "Balance your risks with the rewards"
Change of house
What was the hardest personal goal you've set for yourself? I have set the hardest goal of buying a new house and selling my current house. Then shifting to new house. I know the instant reaction would be that this may not be the hardest goal. But if I tell you that I am aContinue reading "Change of house"
बधाई हो – बेटा हुआ है
बधाई हो भाई साहब बेटा हुआ है. वैसे तो यह शब्द आम तौर पर किसी अस्पताल में या किसी घर पर सुनाई देता है । मैंने भी यह शब्द अस्पताल में ही सुना था । कल पूरा दिन मैं एक अस्पताल में था, बेटी के इलाज के लिए । तभी मैंने ये बात सुन ली.Continue reading "बधाई हो – बेटा हुआ है"
My favourite Gazal artists.
Who are your favorite artists? Pankaj Udhas Jagjit Singh My favourite genre of music is Ghazals and the favourite artists are Pankaj Udhas, Jagjit Singh and Pakistani singer Ghulam Ali. Gulam Ali It is interesting story , when our love affair was started with Ghazals. This is in the story of 1980s . I hadContinue reading "My favourite Gazal artists."
Passion Hobby & Passtime
What is your favorite hobby or pastime? Photography There is difference between Hobby and Pastime. Passion is higher degree of love and dedication as compared to hobby. Let’s decode these things for me. My passion is photography and hobbies include Reading, Gardening and cycling. But my pastime I may engage in Watching comedy shows orContinue reading "Passion Hobby & Passtime"
Sunday Musings – National Wildlife Week
The National Wildlife Week is annually observed across India from 2nd to 8th of October every year to raise awareness about the importance of wildlife conservation and protect India’s rich biodiversity. Wildlife refers to living organisms, especially non-domesticated animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms, that live in their natural environments without human interference. It is crucial for biodiversity, and maintaining ecological balance within ecosystems. Examples include nativeContinue reading "Sunday Musings – National Wildlife Week"
The Eagle’s Rebirth
What would you do if you lost all your possessions? There is interesting story told about Eagles rebirth. It relates to today's prompt. They shred their beak, feathers and talons and live for another 30-40 years. It is called their re-birth. I don't know, how authentic is this story but it is always shared inContinue reading "The Eagle’s Rebirth"
Changing Perspectives: How Beliefs Evolve Over Time
What's a topic or issue about which you’ve changed your mind? I have never compromised on my ethics and values. Neither in personal life nor in my professional career. There has been numerous instances where I was asked to perform against the system but I declined politely but firmly. Few of the instances were confrontingContinue reading "Changing Perspectives: How Beliefs Evolve Over Time"
Picturesque Friday 7 – Painted Stork
The painted stork is a large wader in the stork family. It is found in the wetlands of the plains of tropical Asia south of the Himalayas in the Indian Subcontinent and extending into Southeast Asia. Their distinctive pink tertial feathers of the adults give them their name. This image is clicked at Kumbhargaon, BhigwanContinue reading "Picturesque Friday 7 – Painted Stork"
Feeling Out of Place: Navigating Group Chats
Daily writing promptTell us about a time when you felt out of place.View all responses Photo by Tracy Le Blanc on Pexels.com I am always out of place when my friends had heated group chats on any topic, may be Politics or current affairs. In the WhatsApp group chats, there is always debate on varityContinue reading "Feeling Out of Place: Navigating Group Chats"
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. InContinue reading "Happy Dussehra to all my readers"
The Art of Declining Gracefully
What skill would you like to learn? The culture that often celebrates over commitment, the simple act of saying No, has become most difficult. Far from being negative, mastering the art of saying no is a crucial life skill , I want to learn. This will help improve my emotional and mental well being andContinue reading "The Art of Declining Gracefully"
Health and Adaptation: Insights from Our 60s Generation
Daily writing promptWhat details of your life could you pay more attention to?View all responses Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com Most important part of the life, post retirement is maintaining Health. Following the routine of exercise, diet and people connections is the main focus area now. Our generation has witnessed lot of transformations andContinue reading "Health and Adaptation: Insights from Our 60s Generation"
The Importance of Integrity in Personal and Professional Life
What’s the trait you value most about yourself? Integrity is the most valued personality trait for me. I am strongly commited to a consistent set of ethical and moral principles, reflecting wholeness and honesty in all my actions, be it personal or professional life. The credit goes to my father for imbibing such strong foundationContinue reading "The Importance of Integrity in Personal and Professional Life"
The Fulfillment of Hard Work: My Journey
Daily writing promptIn what ways does hard work make you feel fulfilled?View all responses Photo by Bich Tran on Pexels.com Every time you tackle a challenge through hard work and succeed or even just make significant progress, you prove to yourself that you are capable. You learn that you can overcome obstacles, learn new things,Continue reading "The Fulfillment of Hard Work: My Journey"
Vital few Trivial many
What could you do more of? The 80 20 Rule - The Pareto Principle The concept of the "vital few and trivial many" is a principle that states a small number of factors account for the majority of the effects or results. It is also known as the Pareto Principle or the 80/20 Rule, which more specifically states that roughly 80%Continue reading "Vital few Trivial many"
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