Once upon a time, I used to be a monster who said, “You can either have a dog in this house or me.” I can’t believe it any more. How could I have been so ignorant and arrogant? Only someone who has never experienced unconditional love can utter such monstrosities. The tide turned in 2001, …
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VJ Knutson asks us to be inspired by Action. The prompt is here. https://onewomansquest.org/2020/01/06/v-j-s-weekly-challenge-78-action/ I'll keep it short and sweet. Call it a nagging problem, a New Year Resolution or a call that cannot be ignored any more. TO MOVE FROM LEARNING TO ACTION
Is ‘hello” enough for you these days? More than enough … I prefer that people come to the point directly. Do you believe in Murphy? For those who aren’t familiar with Murphy, here’s a wee explanation: Murphy’s law is an adage or epigram that is typically stated as: “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong”. Yes. …
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A muse or inspiration can trigger a piece of art, but what triggers creativity? Am I born with it, or acquired it somewhere along the way, when I had to solve problems, look deeper to find a resolution and in the process, I acquired deeper insights? Is it all rooted somewhere in my genes, structure …
Decorated buildings and market places, Christmas parties and a benevolent Santa at every corner takes me back to my childhood, when Christmas was not so widely celebrated in India. I was one of the few to enjoy this festival, being the resident of a predominantly Christian neighborhood. Our next-door neighbors, Robert and Josephine were a …
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"I cannot miss this one." "Another Xmas party at a fancy hotel? They charge a bomb for spending the evening in an overcrowded place with loud music. The food is good though." "No, this is another kind of party. A writing prompt from an online friend. They are the ones who keep me thinking, reflecting …
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God, give relevance to my life – not longevity. Health and finances remain supreme, above all other dreams. Give me the power and presence of mind for constant updation and change, for finding my place in a VUCA world. Give me the wisdom to know that the body is a vehicle for the soul, and …
