“What advice would you give to your younger self?” is something I read, which got me thinking. I think, no one is in a position to advise anyone. Not even ’ I’ to ‘me’ of my past. I think everyone is intelligent enough to know what is the best thing to do in a situation.
Life begins at Fifty!
Phases and Stages in Life. Life is a one-way journey, with no u-turns. As you go, the journey has different phases and stages. One can say that the phases are like childhood, teenage, adult, middle age and then old age. But you see, all the books and media mainly caters to babies, children, teens …
Trip to Sunday Bazaar
We need to encourage the efforts of the small businessman and benefit from the competitive pricing. I wanted some ‘family time’ with my Nadiya and Waliya. Also, I wanted to do something different with them. “Let’s go to Sunday Bazaar.” I murmured… We hadn’t been there for ages, due to the road construction nearby. Surprisingly, …
Walks, dogs and sense of responsibility.
How can we have that level of sense of responsibility? I’m waiting for my bus in Redmond, near Seattle, USA. My girls and I are going to downtown Seattle today, and we got off at the wrong stop. So, next bus will be in twenty minutes or so. What to do but wait? …
Essense of your being
How to keep it alive through the storms of life? What is it about you, that is the real you? I’ve met many folks who say “You haven’t changed!” I take it as a big compliment. It is confirmed by the fact that persons I’ve met after many years, still recognize me. I can …
Forgiving one’s own self
Do these following remarks seem familiar? “I’m always making a fool of myself!” “Mein to hoon hi aisi!” (I am like this!) “Meray saath to hamesha aisa hi hota hai, kiyon keh mein itni bay waqoof hoon!” (This always happens with me, because I’m such a stupid fool!) “Idiot” “Total nut case!” These are a …
Relationships – a time to move on ….
We are constantly growing… no matter what age we are. And in the same way every relationship we are in, is also growing. We are constantly in a state of movement. A state of motion or lagging behind in some way or the other. Look closely, your relationship with your father, mother, sisters, brothers, boss, …
Why am i like this?
We all are so achievement based.” I did this.” “ I did that.” “I will do this.” But the best one is: “I want to write a book. But I don’t get the time!” Ok. Suppose I do not do anything like this. Then what? Is it for acceptance? Or is it for something to …