Category: Simplicity
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Being an appreciative follower of Rumi’s work, I have always turned to his poems as a source of solace when faced with challenges. They often work as a gentle reminder of resilience and hope. There have also been moments. I never understood the depth of what his words meant. “You have to keep breaking your…
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Looking out of the window, I could see the sky painted bright as the sun rose. I was excited about my trip—a solo journey with a group of strangers that I had impulsively decided to take. I put on my earphones and started playing my favourite music. With three hours to reach my destination, it…
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The choir was getting ready for the Festival. There were rehearsals going on as I looked for a seat not in the front and not too behind as well. When I came in, there were only a few people, and slowly it started to be occupied. In few minutes, I could hear the bells ringing…
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While scrolling through my archives, I stumbled upon this picture from few years ago. Although, mostly I notice only my niece, this time my attention went to the little plant she is pointing to. The soil at my home is not very friendly for plants, because of lack of water and dryness. No matter how…
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Just like everyday, Ayesha returned home late after a long and tiring day at work. She had dinner with her family and excused herself for bed. She could never go to sleep directly without listening to some music or reading a bit. Ayesha led a life surrounded by a lot of people but she was…
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The flowers had started to bloom. Sophie looked on each side observing the colors of the different flowers and soaking in all the happiness she could. She decides to sit for a while under the shade of the tree. Settling down,her hands felt something strange on the ground. She picks it up to find a…
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Think again. I won’t allow you to watch TV. I won’t let you watch Doraemon or Pokémon.
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Language, considered to be the most common way to communicate and converse. When left to a completely new place without the fluency of the local language, it leads to a fear for survival and the dire need to know the basics. It has been no different for me. I’ve always dreamt spending my time in…
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She looked at her watch again. It was half past 12. She had been standing at that place for more than an hour. Still there was no sign of the bus that would have taken her home. Her school had closed earlier than expected, that’s when she decided to take the public transport instead of…
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The best thing about Christmas for me has always been eagerly waiting for the day and enjoying that feeling of hope than the Christmas day itself. The heart feels lighter, there is so much happiness around and to look forward to. This year was no less. My day always started with Christmas carol songs by…
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A man whom I will call Akash, came rushing with a suitcase in his hands. Behind him was a young woman, let’s call her Vidya. He checked for their seat which turned out to be next to me. Seeing me, I could sense that he was very relieved. He started inquiring my destination. I said,…
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This was my third visit to Agra. The first time I visited was 4 years ago. Then and now, my love for this place still remains as is. What changed is probably the surroundings and the state of this place. This time due to pollution – all the pictures I took were blur, but does…
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I haven’t been as active as I used to be these days on WordPress. While going through my notifications I realized, I have 840+ fellow-bloggers who have been supporting my page. First of all, I feel guilty for not being able to stay updated on all the recent posts. I promise I’ll catch-up soon 🙂…
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There was a 2.5 hours halt at the Black Sea which was part of our Sile-Agva Bus Tour. Sufficient time probably for people who wanted to enjoy the beach. But when we reached the place, there were two sides to it – one that was too crowded and the other one quieter. We had already…
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I woke up to the sounds of birds chirping. I thought to myself, what time is it? Is it morning already, time to wake up? The chirping seemed closer now, and I was sitting on my bed looking for where it came from. From a little hole on the wall, came a flock birds rushing…
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When I was discussing TED talks during a coffee break with my friends, little did we know that we were only hours away from witnessing one for ourselves. The theme for this year’s TEDxGurugram was “LEVEL UP”. With 8 speakers and 200 attendees, the event was a perfect opportunity to meet people from diverse backgrounds.…
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While serving on the board of our organization’s Employee Resources Group, I was always on the lookout of great speakers whom we could invite for speaker series. From Srijan Pal Singh (Founder & CEO), Kalam Center, to National Award winners Shasha Tirupathi and Ashish Vidhyarthi. What this gave me was access to amazing people whose…
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I am glad to present this week’s guest blog. This week features World of Words a wonderful page owned by my friend. What I like about her writing is her talent to beautifully capture her moods 🙂 Presenting one of this and do check out her blog for more. Inspired: Inspired by the bounty showers…
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Visiting a new city is like meeting a new person. From the moment I land, I am in conversation with everything I see or encounter. To me, it’s more than just checking off something from my bucket list. When I am there I want to make the most out of each moment. It feels like…
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Couple of weeks ago, I got an opportunity or rather I would say, I took the opportunity to attend a workshop, that was themed as “Partnering with Life” As the name itself speaks, the workshop was all about embracing life by adding different flavors to the way we approach it. Not a new concept! Isn’t…
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This week my guest blog features MySmallworld. This guest is not just a writer but someone whom I have always looked up to – A born fighter – a multi-tasker – a wonderful mom – and above all my lovely sister 🙂 Her page is full of beautiful quotes that are inspired from her real-life experiences…
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I am starting a guest blog series once in a week, where I will be inviting some of my fellow bloggers or people outside of my WordPress network to write for my readers 🙂 This week I am publishing a beautiful work by mydreammywords. The writer is also my little sister, which makes me extremely…
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A few years ago, I remember what a huge fan I was of Don Moen‘s songs. Each song I heard him sing was like a divine voice talking to me. But today, it has become different. No matter how much I try, I don’t feel the same now. This was just one instance. Same goes…
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To escape the heat, I was looking to hire a taxi or an auto-rickshaw as soon as possible. But, the roads were already deserted with just a few people here and there. Standing on the road side, I was kind of getting impatient. I finally decided to take a metro which was at a walking…
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From a jampacked schedule during my travel to Kerala last year end, I was fortunate for getting the opportunity to visit new places. One of which was this beach in Thrissur. What I expected and what I found was completely different. A serene and beautiful place where you can be with yourself.
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This was a first attempt, so this doesn’t look as neat as it should have been. 😀😁
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She studied all corners of the small clinic. The walls had been converted into shelves housing all kinds of medicines. In between, lay a table and few chairs for the patients and visitors. Dr. Ryan was attending to a patient. She took a corner seat, anxious and worried, for the purpose of her visit was…
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During my visit to Kerala, one of my relatives took us to the St George Orthodox Koonan Kurishu Old Syrian Church, popularly known as ‘Koonan Kurishu Pazhaya Suriyani Palli’, which is situated in Mattancherry, Kochi. When I thought about the visit to a church, I was expecting a very common structure. But I was surprised…
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This picture is from my first visit to AmigosIndia. If you are a visitor in Delhi, this is the best place to stay and experience the culture. Check out the website for more information.
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My younger self, To you, I owe my life, my world, and what I am today. I am thankful to the little dreamer in you who always reminded me of this beautiful world and the endless opportunities that were ahead of me. You made me realize, no matter how weak I may seem to the…
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It has been a couple of months now since I last posted about my move to a new city. And since then, I have been trying to find opportunities to sit and write but haven’t been successful. Today, with much determination, I logged in to my WordPress account “to write”. The first thing to notice…
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The way you see is the measure of the world ~Rumi Both the title and the verse credits to “The Illustrated Rumi” A new translation by Philip Dunn, Manuela Dunn, and R. A. Nicholson
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Despite of all the rush, happy to have found opportunities to go back to my childhood memories.. Counting the little chicks, or chasing them alongwith Grandma.. Life was so careless back then, though it’s only now we realize.
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Christmas brings to me beautiful memories from my childhood. Known to be an average student during my school days, getting an entry into a school activity was always hard to believe. The first one to name was preparing for a Christmas carol along with a group of 20 more kids from my class. We were…
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It was my first visit to this church. But something went wrong with the timing and I was late in reaching for the Holy Mass. I lit a candle and prayed and was appreciating the person who would have kept the bouquet. The sight itself was so peaceful. I was rushing to leave for another…
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To celebrate Diwali, I thought the best way should be by exploring my new city. I’ll keep the story of my experience for some other day. For now, sharing this capture: Follow me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayesha_diary18/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cherian_ancy?s=08 Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/pg/ayeshadiary2018
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I moved to a new city recently. Having spent most of my life in one city, thinking about a change was a difficult decision to make. But what comes with it is a whole new set of challenges, adventures and experiences of a lifetime. Here’s a capture from my new home. The shining sun, the…
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When there is love, it brightens up everything around you. Flowers are perfect example of an outcome of love. More because of the patience and care that goes into growing the plants that bloom one day and spreads happiness. Follow me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayesha_diary18/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cherian_ancy?s=08 Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/pg/ayeshadiary2018
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“Love is the flower you’ve got to let grow” – John Lennon
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Home 🏡 is my sanctuary. I not only get to spend time with my family but also to be near to nature. My home is located in the outskirts of the city because of which it is unaffected by the hustle and bustle. Whether it is the sunrise 🌅 or sunsets 🌇, chirping of the…
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Am I the only one who faces moodswings with writing? There are times when I want to keep on writing and then there are times when I can only think of catching up with good sleep whenever I can. 😴 It’s been super busy lately and I refocused on reading a bit than writing. I’m…
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Here’s mine. What an amazing way to pay tribute to Alan Kurdi, and to the many refugee children who are caught in the trap of homelessness. It’s unimaginable what they are going through and the efforts required to rebuild their lives for a better future. “Sea Prayer” made me play a small part in redefining…
A Blossoming Spirit 