Happy Place For Readers
After a dashing performance, a roaring ‘Once more’ makes you feel on top of the world. A lover often says these two words to his/ her beloved to feel loved and wanted. The only time we get irritated is when our mother says, “I did not understand, dear. Will you explain once more?” Recollect those … Read more
My excitement level was at its peak when I enrolled in the personality contest while working as a teacher. The anticipation of the upcoming rounds made me nervous and eager. The rounds finally began. But facing the vast audience could not overcome my anxiety. Determined, as always, my heart said, “Go for it.” The first … Read more
The lowest of all traits is ridiculing others. Mocking and making fun of others is the cheapest thing one can do. Not only does this lower the self-esteem of the ridiculed, but it can also cause trauma. Mocking someone might give the mocker a few seconds of fun, but it can jeopardize the self-confidence of … Read more
Recently, I had a close association with cats. During the time I spent with them, certain traits of theirs amused me to a great extent. The lessons that these four-legged furry animals teach us are that knowledgeable humans are just out of this world—self-respected, practical, self-loving, and, most importantly, wise. I would love to talk … Read more
Imagine yourself in a room without any people. Ensure you are alone. Is something still there with you? Yes. Your conscience. Now, imagine yourself in a crowd. Is it still with you? The answer is yes. You might leave your conscience, but it never leaves you. In short, conscience is a 24/7 CCTV camera that watches … Read more
When I started growing up, several changes in my surroundings caught my eye. One of those was the act of eve-teasing. When I experienced this in my early teens, it was nearly impossible to get the incident out of my mind. Being an emotional person, it used to haunt my days and nights. I used … Read more
A person with a satisfied soul sleeps better than one with a satisfied wallet. This beautiful sentence was from a lovely film, Saath Saath, released in 1982. It says a person should have that much money with him per his needs. Possessing more funds than needed makes one greedy and selfish. First, ‘needs’ refers to … Read more
Our soul needs the food of good thoughts and actions, and our stomach needs tasty foods. Here are some snippets from my life. If you can relate to at least one of them, my work is done. If you feel like it, then act upon it. Take it as a challenge. We humans love challenges. … Read more
When we say, act, or do something, the act may or may not be liked by the other person or people involved. But if the intentions are right, one person is sure to gain satisfaction—that is me. Ultimately, I know the intention behind my actions. So, no matter how good the action might be, it … Read more
It is a rare one in today’s generation. As a teacher, I have worked with hundreds of kids. For the last four to five years, the kids I have encountered have been very cold and practical. The mere reason is their lack of empathy. Feeling what the other person feels is difficult but certainly not impossible. … Read more