Most of us spend more time than we care to admit, hunched over our computers and other devices. This affects our posture negatively. The two inches taller meditation technique not only helps maintain positive posture but also boosts self confidence. Poor posture has a number of serious health side effects. These…
Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles
I read this poem, The Most Beautiful Flower by Cheryl L. Costello-Forshey–whose poems have appeared in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series of books–quite some time ago and yes, saved it for the Wednesday Wisdom series which I started much later. It’s a lovely poem and brought tears to my…
What do you do when a bunch of unexpected things—not so nice things—happen? Go with the flow. If there’s one thing life has taught me, among many others, it is this. Go with the flow. And that’s what I’ve been doing all this month…and probably will be, for the coming weeks.…
This story, “The Pickle Jar”, author unknown, makes me cry each time I read it. It speaks of a parent’s unconditional love. More than anything, it warms my heart, because my Mom did exactly the same for me. Have a read! I’d love to hear what you think in the comments!…
The holidays are around the corner, and if you know or have kids, you’re probably wondering about the best gift you can buy them. Sure, they have their wish-lists, but I’ve found that it is especially hard to come up with one that lists the best gifts for 8-year-old boys. Most…
So, the last two weeks went by mourning for those we had lost and reminiscing about them, writing obituaries, talking about our experiences. As everyone shared their own anecdotes, I wondered, how did they want to be remembered? Some people shared fond personal stories, recalling happy times. Some people, surprisingly, started…
A few days ago, I wrote about five basic things you need to start your own business. Yes, it is a bold move, it is challenging, often overwhelming and while hugely rewarding, also a big drain on your energy. I decided I must write a list of self-care tips to keep…