Daily writing promptTell us about your first day at something — school, work, as a parent, etc. View all responses Photo by Iqwan Alif on Pexels.com This is the story of my first day at school as a parent. My elder daughter was hardly four years old, and it was her first day of school.ContinueContinue reading “My Daughter’s First Day at School: A Parent’s Journey”
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Embrace Minimalism: How Less is More in Life
What could you do less of? This prompt reminded me of our Director India operations. This was his famous remark on our presentations – Less is More. Once we asked him to elaborate this and his powerful reply was The core idea is that by stripping away superfluous elements, the essential components are allowed toContinueContinue reading “Embrace Minimalism: How Less is More in Life”
Embracing Diversity: Lessons from My Pet Peeves
Name your top three pet peeves. Over the years, I have learned an important life skill: making peace with people who have different personalities, habits, and quirks. Whether it’s someone eating loudly, chewing with their mouth open, talking on speakerphone in public, or keeping a messy office desk—these behaviours used to irritate me. But withContinueContinue reading “Embracing Diversity: Lessons from My Pet Peeves”
Choosing Health Over Scrolling: The Real Challenge
How do you manage screen time for yourself? Photo by Tracy Le Blanc on Pexels.com We live in a world where our smartphones are practically an extension of our hands. They connect us, entertain us, and even guide our day-to-day lives. But somewhere along the way, we crossed the fine line between use and addiction.ContinueContinue reading “Choosing Health Over Scrolling: The Real Challenge”
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”
Reliving my Childhood : A Father’s Joyful Memories
Daily writing promptIs there an age or year of your life you would re-live?View all responses When asked what period of life I would love to relive, the obvious answer would be childhood.But truth be told, I have already experienced my childhood once again — during the growing-up years of my daughters. Those were unforgettableContinueContinue reading “Reliving my Childhood : A Father’s Joyful Memories”
What It Means to Be a Kid at Heart: 5 Beautiful Traits of Childlike Joy and Innocence
Daily writing promptWhat does it mean to be a kid at heart?View all responses What Does It Mean to Be a Kid at Heart? Have you ever wondered what it truly means to be a kid at heart?Kids can be beautifully described in just three words: Fearless, Joyful, and Innocent. Most of us would agreeContinueContinue reading “What It Means to Be a Kid at Heart: 5 Beautiful Traits of Childlike Joy and Innocence”
The unwavering spirit of Gangabai: A portrait of a timeless mother
Daily writing promptDescribe a family member.View all responses The spontaneous answer to this prompt for me was my mother. Simply because she is often forgotten when we write something. I have written about my father in various blogs but not on my mother. I can’t miss her mentioning in this post. Her name was GangabaiContinueContinue reading “The unwavering spirit of Gangabai: A portrait of a timeless mother”
Top Three Fulfilling Careers If Money Didn’t Matter
List three jobs you’d consider pursuing if money didn’t matter. If Money Didn’t Matter Happiness truly lies within us, yet the whole world seems to be chasing money in search of it. Real happiness often comes from the small, simple things in life — the ones that don’t require money at all. If I imagineContinueContinue reading “Top Three Fulfilling Careers If Money Didn’t Matter”
How My Daughter’s Career Choices Evolved Over the Years | A Father’s Reflection
What alternative career paths have you considered or are interested in? This is repeat prompt and I have answered similar prompt about my dream job. The link for that post is attached at the end of this post. You can click the link and read through. Every child’s journey of discovering their purpose is uniqueContinueContinue reading “How My Daughter’s Career Choices Evolved Over the Years | A Father’s Reflection”
The Risks and Rewards of Honesty and Integrity at Work
What’s the biggest risk you’d like to take — but haven’t been able to? Taking Risks in the Name of Truth Taking Risks in the Name of Truth Throughout my life, I have taken countless risks — but none as significant as the risk of being honest. I have always believed in calling a spadeContinueContinue reading “The Risks and Rewards of Honesty and Integrity at Work”
What I’m Truly Proud Of (And It’s Not What You Think)
Daily writing promptWhat are you most proud of in your life?View all responses Like many others who blog about their life journeys, I take great pride in my family’s achievements. I’m proud of my daughter’s accomplishments, the career progress of my wife, and the professional success I’ve carved out over the years. I’ve worked hardContinueContinue reading “What I’m Truly Proud Of (And It’s Not What You Think)”
A child within
What’s something most people don’t know about you? Have you ever felt a child still lives inside you? I do. There’s a playful, curious child within me that often pops up on different occasions. Not many people notice it, but I feel it deeply—it’s a part of who I am. Some call it childish, butContinueContinue reading “A child within”
A Lazy Sunday That’s Not So Lazy
Daily writing promptDo lazy days make you feel rested or unproductive?View all responses Photo by Du01b0u01a1ng Nhu00e2n on Pexels.com I don’t remember a single day when I was just lying down and doing nothing. A lazy Sunday routine isn’t something I’m used to. I love the outdoors and can’t remain locked inside for too long.ContinueContinue reading “A Lazy Sunday That’s Not So Lazy”
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”
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 doingContinueContinue 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 aContinueContinue reading “When I saved a Finger”
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 confrontingContinueContinue reading “Changing Perspectives: How Beliefs Evolve Over Time”
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 andContinueContinue 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 foundationContinueContinue 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,ContinueContinue reading “The Fulfillment of Hard Work: My Journey”
Evening Plans: Preparing for a Family Vacation
Daily writing promptWhat are you doing this evening?View all responses This evening is going to be special for me. We will pack our bags and prepare for the travel to family vacation. I am thrilled and excited about the journey. We are heading towards the picturesque location in south India called Madikeri,coorg. And the icingContinueContinue reading “Evening Plans: Preparing for a Family Vacation”
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”
Moments That Bring Tears of Joy
What brings a tear of joy to your eye? Thanks WP for such a wonderful prompt. What brings tears of joy to your eyes and what act of yours bring tears of joy to the eyes of others. There are few moments when tears of joy rolled down my eyes. I am a practical personContinueContinue reading “Moments That Bring Tears of Joy”
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