“Mummy! Please, may I have a lollipop?” I looked down into a pair of eyes filled with longing and hope. “Sure! Yes!” I said. And let him pick his favorite flavor. The cost of the lollipop: Rs.5.00 My son’s happiness: priceless. That was fifteen years ago. But I still follow the…
Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles
Someone asked me how I have a whole bunch of things to list in my gratitude posts. Well—here’s my secret. My gratitude journal. I write in it on a daily basis and it becomes a record of happy/grateful times. All I have to do to write a post is the manual…
Do something. Today, pull out that to-do list, or bucket list if you have one. It is okay if you don’t. Just take a moment to take stock of all the things you’ve been meaning to do, but haven’t gotten around to. Wipe off the cobwebs. It is time to do…
As we rush through life trying desperately to cross things off our ever-growing to-do list, we need to take time to pause, catch our breath, and take stock. We have to realize that we must stop being that man on the horse. Perhaps we could even recognize that to be truly…
I love children’s books and When Santa was a baby is one of the most endearing books I’ve read. Beautifully written by Linda Bailey and charmingly illustrated by Genevieve Godbout, this is the story of how Santa became Santa. Thank you, NetGalley for the ARC. Age Range: 3 – 7 years Grade…
Book review of Happiness is all we want by Ashutosh Mishra “Happiness is all we want!” by Ashutosh Mishra offers an almost step-by-step guide to a happy and fulfilling life by addressing the three pillars of our existence, our mind, body, and spirit. I recently received the book “Happiness is all…
You already know that walking is the best exercise, especially because it needs no special equipment, except for a pair of good walking shoes. This post is not about that kind of exercise, although I recommend it highly. While walking is great for physical fitness, it can also keep you mentally…