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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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 doctorContinueContinue reading “How to Maintain Mental Health: A Personal Guide”

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”

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”

Finding Beauty in Imperfection: Embrace Your Flaws

Describe your ideal week. Photo by Min An on Pexels.com There is nothing like ideal or perfect thing, existing in life. Like the perfect straight line does not exists, perfect day or perfect week does not exists. Life is full of challenges and opportunities, embrace it the way it comes and make the best possibleContinueContinue reading “Finding Beauty in Imperfection: Embrace Your Flaws”

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”

Overcoming Family Struggles: A Personal Interview

Interview someone — a friend, another blogger, your mother, the mailman — and write a post based on their responses. Every person has a unique story. The perceptions formed from his appearance can be often deceptive. Connect with him for more insight. This is sch a story, coming out of a personal interview. Evening timeContinueContinue reading “Overcoming Family Struggles: A Personal Interview”

Why Morning Cycling is My Favorite Time of Day

Daily writing promptWhat’s your favorite time of day?View all responses The time you spend with yourself is the best time of the day. For me there are few occasions during the day. My exercise time, Daily time spent with god for poojs & shloka reciting and evening time for Table Tennis. But the most favoriteContinueContinue reading “Why Morning Cycling is My Favorite Time of Day”

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”