“Diary writing is far more than a way of exorcising one’s unhappiness. The effect is extraordinary. Distanced on paper, troubles shrink to their true size. You can regard them objectively and see how temporary they are”….Devi, my Mother That’s the truth. I figured I’d write about Diary writing for D on…
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On November 1, I decided to stop complaining. Going complaint-free? Yes! I thought, hey, here’s something I can ace with ease. So when Farnoosh Brock added me to her complaint-free Facebook Group I was excited. After all, it is human to complain. But when we’re conscious about not complaining, it is rather…
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…
One of the most solid habits I developed, growing up was being an early riser. I am a child of the sixties and in our household – a joint family with my Grandmother, three Uncles, Aunts, my Mother and I – it was normal to be up early. My Gran, Mom…
“Letting go isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s a sign of strength.” I have news for you! Yesterday, my friend Alex Blackwell of The Bridgemaker launched his latest book “Letting Go – 25 True Stories of Peace, Hope and Surrender” Letting go is a phrase that always gave me the shivers.…
So it is October 31 and I am all excited about the NaNoWriMo – starting tomorrow – November 1. I am thrilled to see that more than 192,964 (and counting) people are enthusiastic about being part of this highly motivating initiative. Just the right push to get going on that novel…
I’ve been sitting on this post draft for a while now – and you’ll hear me saying this often, because I write all the time. Never at a loss for ideas. Writer’s block, Blogger’s block, eh? What’s that? Perfection may be desirable – who doesn’t like the ideal situation – but…