“You can tell us anything. We don’t judge. We’re the non-judging Breakfast Club. We’re your best friends. Anything you do is something we did too.”
– Blair Waldorf, Gossip Girl, Gossip Girl Season 1: Woman on the Verge
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“Love is flower like; Friendship is like a sheltering tree.”
– Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Summer is here!
What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.
– John Steinbeck
The only way we can keep what we have is to give it away!
I’ve often wondered . . . How do you grow what you treasure? Be it knowledge, happiness or success . . .
Halloween Happiness! #2020
Trick or Treat 2020 😀 Sharing some awesome Halloween celebration pictures sent by my brother, who is currently studying in the US. 🙂
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There is a brilliant book I have been reading, from which I wanted to share a few thought provoking lines:
Abstinence is easier than moderation
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Inspired by this post!
आदत | Aadat
आपके प्यार में हम संवरने लगे
देखके आपको हम निखारने लगे…
वो मिल गया, जिसकी हमें कबसे तलाश थी
बेचैन सी इन सांसों में, जन्मों की प्यास थी
जिस्म से रूह में, हम उतरने लगे…
इस कदर आपसे हमको मोहब्बत हुई
टूटके बाजुओं में बिखरने लगे
आपके प्यार में हम संवरने लगे…
– Raaz (2002)
A poem inspired by this song above written by me! 🙂
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Sometimes life throws us unspeakable challenges
When life throws you lemons
Everyone tells you to make lemonade!
Like it’s easy, a jiff of air.
Rejections are Detours!
Acceptance of rejections and reflection thereof can bring so much clarity in life. On what you really want, who you are, and what you value. Not getting what you want, can actually bring you one step closer to what you really want and deserve. Endure the heartbreak with grace and humility and know that density has much grander plans for you! 🙂
Perfectly summed up:
Pursue “Meaning”!
I loved the below quote! It signifies to me the importance of delayed gratification in life. Purpose over pleasure. The law of compounding returns => The Delayed Mirror Effect!
I’m Awesome!
“Hey, how are you?”
Me: “Heyyy! I’m awesoooome 🙂 Wbu?”
True story. Story of my life 😀
Laughter :)
“There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor.”
― A Christmas Carol“I love people who make me laugh. I honestly think it’s the thing I like most, to laugh. It cures a multitude of ills. It’s probably the most important thing in a person.”
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A poem: It worries me!
A month back, I jotted down a little poem (after a very very long time) which summarized how I felt then – worried! All nations were shutting down their borders and shelter in place orders were announced everywhere.
The Three Ingredient Vegan Summer Green Smoothie
I usually make a green smoothie with Bananas, but since I ate all of ’em (my rest of the week’s stash :P) over the weekend – I was left with none. I really enjoy green smoothies, not just because they are nutritionally dense and packed with micro vitamins and minerals, but also because Greens and berries are one of the most powerful antioxidants.
6 in 6 days!
I made this little card on the “Paint” program on my laptop for my adorable nephew who will turn 6 in 6 days! ❤
INTJ Secrets!
Originally answered as a requested question on Quora!
I loooooove INTJs! One of my fav. MBTI types. Super adorable*, (*)if you understand their hearts ❤ Patience and understanding is the key with them. Also, give them their space. As an INFP, I kind of bombard into their territory uninvited 😛 YET, they never make me feel unwelcome.
I wrote an open letter to the INTJs here: A letter to the INTJs in my life
The Joy is in the Journey!
There are only two tragedies in life: one is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it. The last is much the worst, the last is a real tragedy . . .
– Oscar Wilde
Reading the above quote can be perplexing. Not getting what you want, can certainly be a tragedy. But how can getting what you want, be a greater one?
Admitting mistakes and taking ownership
A few years ago, I was such a different person. One of the hardest things for me to do – was to admit my mistakes and say “sorry”. It made me feel extremely embarrassed and uncomfortable. Even when I had a sense of realization, I found it very difficult to actually say that.
Making Friends with Negative Feedback
Negative feedback can make us bitter or better.
I made a YouTube video on the art of receiving and giving negative feedback 🙂 You can watch it here!
A smile for you!
Amidst all the terrifying news and fear surrounding us – right from the health and safety of ourselves and the ones we love, home quarantine, worry about the economy, etc. – I wanted to share something which made me smile today and made me reflect the deeper meaning to life.
The 2% Story
“…Every giant accomplishment is made of very small steps… and to take them one at a time like this is not weak, but precise.”
― Stephen Guise
I made a little video sharing a lovely story and the takeaways for us 🙂 You can watch it here!
Love is not easily angered
The above quote from The Bible is very close to my heart. I grew up studying in a Convent High School right from Kindergarten to Grade 12. A lot of our morning prayers, Chrismas carols, “Our Father”, and Hymns have been a part of me ever since.
Beautiful quotes to Restore your Faith in Hope by Anne Frank
In these times of uncertainty and darkness, I wanted to share a few uplifting quotes by Anne Frank. May these give us hope, faith, and courage to know that every dark tunnel will have light, we just have to keep walking 🙂
Thank you! Unsung Heroes :)
Last week, I went grocery shopping and tried to stock up my pantry and fridge to minimize my trips to the supermarket. I shopped bags full of dry goods and fresh produce. The supermarket was quite generous to send one of their staff members with me, with their shopping cart filled with my bags to help deliver the stuff home
The ones who love you, will never let you fail!
Back in October 2019, I was given a task – to perform certain tasks and maintain + share via emails an activity log for every single day.
It was basically to keep me accountable and help me achieve a wildly important goal.
I Quit Coffee! – Live Healthy
For a year or so, I became a regular coffee drinker. It started off with Cold coffee Thursdays and then ramped up a bit, notch by notch.
QuaranTeam: Be the best YOU – 2!
“Do it because it is WHO YOU ARE.”
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I made a little video sharing my Quarantine Routine 🙂 You can watch it here!
Love and Care! Always keep in Touch <3
A while back, I was having a conversation with my best friend who I’ve known for over 4 years and something from what my friend said when we were reminiscing our friendship, stood out:
Labor of love – Celebrating 75K views!
Hard work is painful when life is devoid of purpose. But when you live for something greater than yourself and the gratification of your own ego, then hard work becomes a labor of love.
Decoding Happyness 