Happiness is a good place to be. Living well, living mindfully applies no matter what stage we are in life – childhood or adulthood. So here’s my list 10 attitudes to ditch if you want to be happy. With age, comes the wisdom to make lists. And here is mine: 10 attitudes…
Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles
Recently, I discovered that booking bus tickets online can be more rewarding. There used to be a time when, if we made travel plans, we had to actually set aside time to go to the ticket counter to book our tickets. We often traveled by bus as it was more convenient.…
I am always amazed at how, when we keep our minds open, we can learn something or other from someone or other. The trick is to be conscious, mindful. We can find mentors and teachers everywhere we look, in the most unexpected places sometimes. Take the guy who collects the garbage…
Yes, that’s what it is today. Bring your teddy bear to work day. It is also World Octopus Day. And Pet Obesity Awareness Day I’ve never taken my teddy bear to work. In fact, I never had one until much much later in life , when a friend thoughtfully got me…
Mary Mary Quite Contrary How does your garden grow? And she answered, “With silver bells and cockle shells, and pretty maids all in a row” You’ve heard that nursery rhyme, right? But ask any gardener and the answer will be: So much goes into growing a garden – the seeds, the…
I spent a lot of time offline last week for various reasons. I just about barely managed to keep up with the blogging challenges I am participating in. I decided that I must catch up with my to-do list and got so engrossed with it – I found it invigorating. I…
Our area is always a pleasure to walk around. We find all sorts of interesting things to see. Last week, I walked to the lab for my tests and on the way, was stunned to see lots of massive Ganesha idols. Left overs from the festival we had in September. I…