One of the things that life has taught me is this: Inspiration does not have to come from someone who’s famous or someone who has achieved something big. Inspiration comes from every one we connect with. More often than not, inspiration has come to me from the people I meet every…
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I am a believer, mostly, in good things, the Universe, positive thinking…you know what I mean. While I am optimistic, I also tend to be realistic. My Mom would always laugh at me when I wanted proof for something. She’d simply place her hand on her heart and say, if it…
My story is set in the 1950’s – 60’s – somewhere in India. A Cup of Peace by Vidya Sury I sit in my armchair, with my cup of coffee peace. As I lazily watch the little sparrow hop across our yard, pecking at the scattered grain as if in a…
I dare to dream. All the time. But this post is about my dream job. Everyone dreams of the ideal job where the work is enjoyable, time is flexible, the money’s good and there’s enough time to socialize, spend time with family and friends and generally be satisfied with life. With…
Memories, I sometimes think, are one of the most motivating features in my life. Especially those that revolve around my Grandmother and my Mother. They are angels watching over me. I feel a warm glow of pride when I think of them and feel grateful for all that they’ve instilled in…
When I wrote “Inspiring Stories. You Are Stronger Than You Think” I invited you to share your story about a situation you did not want to be in, but emerged wiser, stronger and victorious. I was thrilled when Richa Singh emailed me her story right away. I am honored to share…
Sometimes, we do not have to look far for inspiring stories. They are right within us. Nothing beats self-motivation, eh? I have realized it is easy to rejoice and feel thankful when we get what we expect. It is tougher to appreciate what we have when we feel disappointed. I consciously…