In a world where everyone seems to be in a race against time to accomplish all kinds of big things, it is no wonder that there’s a growing frustration. Everyone wants to achieve that “big” thing—the kind of stuff that will bring recognition from others, the actions that will take us…
Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles
Finding Zen at the dentist’s office – A parent’s guide to zapping your child’s fear of dental visits
Finding Zen at the dentist’s office – A parent’s guide to zapping your child’s fear of dental visits
Ever heard of white coat syndrome? It is the fear of visiting doctors (and of course, dental visits). Or just about anyone wearing a white coat. Now most adults are terrified of dental visits—so let us not even talk about kids. To prepare them for their first, second or subsequent dental…
I’ve always been fascinated by how the smartest people are not always the most successful people in life. Nor are they the happiest. Those who excel in academic achievements often lack social skills and are not always the ones to bag the best jobs. On the other hand, we hear stories…
I know I am a little late with the June 2019 Gratitude Circle post but what’s important is being here now. We were traveling and just got back–and got busy with unpacking, doing the laundry and catching up with emergency stuff. (The photo on top is of the beach in the…
I read this beautiful poem titled “Have you earned your tomorrow?” by Edgar Guest a few days ago and thought it was a lovely reminder to be mindful, be kind, and do good. See the pic above? I clicked this when we visited Dharamsala a few years ago. How true that…
So we were walking on the terrace talking about family, an upcoming wedding, and catching up on the status of those who got married over the past couple of years. It was a bit sad to think that some of these had broken up for various reasons. How to keep your…
A good friend is someone we all want–someone who’ll have our back always. We’re often told to keep away from those who drag us down. But that isn’t always easy, especially when we share so much with them. Is that enough, though? Just like thieves who steal from us, there are…