In our busy schedules, it takes just a few minutes to look around and enjoy nature. Quiet moments on those busy days have a profound effect!
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Smile – Secret to success
Sometimes our face expresses what our mind is thinking and not what we intend to feel 🙂 Being at peace with ourselves and our surroundings naturally brings a smile on our face. When someone tells you to smile more, it fundamentally means you are getting a feedback that you are going through stressful times and it is reflecting on your face.
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Feels great to see flowers blooming around!
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It is interesting to see how scientists are researching and finding Earth like habitable planets outside our solar system.
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Kale, Mango and Peach salad!
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Once there lived a woodcutter in a village. He was very hardworking and had earned a good name in the village.
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Romain lettuce salad!
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During one of the classes for ten year olds, an interesting topic came up for discussion. Have you ever shirked any responsibility?
Continue reading “Conversations with ten year olds”Walls are a way to express ourselves
At home or work, or when we step outside, walls are a distinct way of expressing ourselves – as individuals, corporates or as communities.
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Once a middle-aged lady went to a temple. The spiritual teacher of the temple had a way to advise devotees and she explains her health challenges to Him, seeking a solution!
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Interesting opportunity to meet two spiritual teachers this week.
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This June 10th is the first annual Solar eclipse in 2021.
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One of my college friends posed an interesting question whether we (our friends circle) are doing what is possible to save our planet Earth?
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Coconut poli is a delicacy in South India.
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Impressed by the simplicity of one of the Japanese mini-series – Stay Tuned!
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Watching plants grow, bear flowers and fruits is like watching the miracle of life.
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The soil pH can change the health of plants and the colors of flowers!
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One of our favorites at home! Simple recipes, fun to make and tasty to eat!
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Getting into the habit of donating is an acquired skill. Setting up some simple processes helps us easily get there. Sharing what has worked for me over years!
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An old couple used to live in a village. They had a son who was not interested in studies, nor working. While his mother always supported him in his efforts, his father was always apprehensive about his son’s ways and wanted him to change.
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Few years back had the opportunity to visit a Glass museum. Lovely experience and a quick cultural trip across the world!
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In over 60+ days radishes planted outdoors are ready to harvest.
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Sankarabharanam is 29th of the 72 raagas in Carnatic music. Some songs have a soothing and healing effect, and some others touch our soul.
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Two different stories about elephants bringing out two different perspectives and different ways to solve our problems!
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While there are many types of home remedies, sharing Infusion based remedies that are prevalently used across cultures.
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Six word stories that apply to most of us this week, in the form of a crossword puzzle!
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There are four teachers in life – Mother, Father, Guru (teacher) and God who step into our lives in sequence and teach us what we need to learn and grasp in life. Had the opportunity to listen to Guru ashtakam by Shri Adi Shankaracharya! Was mesmerized by the meaning!
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How many languages do you know? Can you read, write and/or speak them? How comfortable are you using languages as a way to communicate your thoughts?
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Carcinization (or carcinisation) is an example of convergent evolution in which a crustacean evolves into a crab-like form from a non-crab-like form. What is so special about being a crab? What can we learn from this?
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When we face challenges in life, how do we get to know how to solve them? How do we know where to look for help and who can help us? A small story from Ramayanam gives a clue!
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Focusing on ourselves is not always being self-centered! When we take care of ourselves, we are in a better physical and mental state of mind to be there for others!
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Pandemic and dealing with the unknown was tough last year, especially for those living in the hard hit zones, the initial phase was excruciatingly difficult as no one around the world & in other states could understand what we were going through!
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A Hindi poetry by Ramdhari Singh Dinkar, recommended for undergraduate students in India. The poem outlines a unique perspective about the life of Karna!
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Moon gazing is a calming hobby for many. Just looking at it makes us smile, wonder, and quietens our thoughts.
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Shrines (religious place of worship) are known to be a place where we get to feel comfort in connecting with God! Mesmerized by the architecture of some of the shrines from around the world!
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The Thirukkuṟaḷ is a classic Tamil language text consisting of short couplets of seven words each, each of them being called a kural, focusing on virtues of life. Sharing some of the verses on parenting!
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Pandemic, quarantine and vaccine availability issues are hurting many across countries!
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This is one trait we all seem to be needing now.
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Anyone who has seen Avatar movie will relate to the climax scene, where everyone circle around the tree of life!
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When we are going through extended difficult times, over a period of time we realize.. somewhere our self-confidence and self-esteem are the ones that get shaken up! Is there a way to rebuild it, even while going through difficult times..?
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