It seems like I wrote October’s Gratitude Circle’s post only yesterday. November seems to have passed in the blink of an eye! I confess (I seem to be doing a lot of that these days!) there were days when I had to wonder what day it was. I felt like that…
Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles
This is the result of a long phone call and a little envy. Ever notice how, when you start coveting something, you start seeing it everywhere? The marketing gurus call it selective perception. For as far as I can remember, I’ve dreamed of a house with a garden and lawns. My…
Mindfulness isn’t difficult, we just need to remember to do it. One day, a horse suddenly came galloping down the road. It looked like the man on the horse had to get somewhere really quick. His friend, who was standing by the roadside, shouted, “Where are you going?” And the man…
Dear Son, Happy birthday! This morning, after I had my coffee, I sat down to work as usual, to catch that precious morning hour. But somehow, I could not concentrate. My eyes kept wandering to the clock, and the moment it was 8, I quickly dialed your number. My heart melted…
As much as we want a good doctor, we must also try and be good patients. I was upset yesterday after a conversation with my uncle. He’s in his seventies and my aunt is in her sixties. Both have health issues and must take medications on a regular basis to lead…
I consider myself fortunate to be connected with some of the best writers out there, and always have an unlimited source of motivation. So I decided, every alternate Saturday, starting today, I will post something about writing: writing tips, inspiring quotes about writing, book excerpts, interviews with writers, guest posts by published…
“We just don’t get enough time with each other!” “There’s so much school work for the kids–and we carry our own work home. Where’s the time to talk?” “How I wish we could at least have an hour together” “By the time I am back home, I am so tired” Sounds…