Ritu has posted the following card for ‘Joy of Giving’ week. Ritu posts Joy of Giving cards every week and we have to follow the instructions on card. I don’t have enough oratory and writing skills to describe Ritu. She possesses a heart of Gold . But you can’t stereotype Ritu. You can’t place Ritu… Continue reading Joy of Giving
Category: Happiness
Joy of Giving
This simple yet amazing exercise of spreading joy was started by Ritu. She asks her friends to complete a single task within a week. This week she has asked us to say no to showers and use bucket and mug for taking a bath. Read below what she is saying: This week we have a… Continue reading Joy of Giving
Don’t Treat Your Kid as A Miniature Adult
If I were asked to give a message to parents, without hesitation I would say, ‘Please don’t treat your kid as a miniature adult. We should allow our kids to be kids.’ But we are falling in this trap without realizing that. A kid needs direction, leadership and clarity from parents, not same treatment as… Continue reading Don’t Treat Your Kid as A Miniature Adult
Being Happy: Learn to Remember
My Grandfather My earliest memories with my grandfather was of doing Maths with him. He taught me tables, calculations etc. What was remarkable? He never raised his voice or hand on me while teaching. Though he belonged to the old school of teaching but he never believed in spare the rod and spoil the child… Continue reading Being Happy: Learn to Remember
Being Happy: Never Let Others Decide for You
If you want to be happy, never let others decide for you. Only you know what is best for you. It is good to have friends and family and their positive influence on our lives. But if you want to be truly happy, don’t give others so much power that they start deciding for you.… Continue reading Being Happy: Never Let Others Decide for You
In Pursuit of Happiness : Learning to Forgive Yourself
One thing I learn today, if I want to be happy I have learn how to forgive myself and move ahead. Right now it seems I have committed a Himalayan blunder and there is no escape. I have to suffer, self flagellate (something I am quite good at) and wait for some mighty weight to… Continue reading In Pursuit of Happiness : Learning to Forgive Yourself
In Pursuit of Happiness : Don’t Compare
If we keep on comparing ourselves with others that will take away our peace of mind and happiness. Comparing ourselves with others seems like a disease that spread over our soul. People who keep on measuring their cars, houses, bank balance, holidays, jewelery, shoes and dresses with others actually suffer from inferiority complex. If you… Continue reading In Pursuit of Happiness : Don’t Compare
Being Happy : Enjoying Holi with Family and Friends
Last few days were quite eventful. We went out a lot and did a bit of shopping for Holi. It was a pleasure to purchase pichkaaris and colors for my young one. She was so excited to celebrate Holi. Holi was on Sunday and Since Monday she kept on aksing me without fail, how many… Continue reading Being Happy : Enjoying Holi with Family and Friends
In Pursuit of Happiness : Declutter
My pursuit of happiness sets me thinking about decluttering. I want to declutter so many areas of my life. I want to declutter my living room, my dining room, my kitchen, my closets, my book shelf, my mind, my emotions and my mind. Having more things means more responsibilities. If I keep on stuffing my… Continue reading In Pursuit of Happiness : Declutter
In Pursuit of Happiness: Count Your blessings
Today I read somewhere: While you are busy waiting for the best of your life; the rest of your life passes away. That’s why I want to stay happy everyday by just doing one thing that makes me happy. For the past few days, I was unwell. So most of the time I was doing… Continue reading In Pursuit of Happiness: Count Your blessings
In Pursuit of Happiness: Day 15, 16
The thought that every passing day we are moving away from our friends and family prompted me to be as happy as possible. The thought that after some time I won’t be able to spend time with my loved ones urged me to cherish their company and spare them unnecessary hurts by me due to… Continue reading In Pursuit of Happiness: Day 15, 16
Being Unhappy: Day 13, 14
For the past two days, I am not happy at all. No one can be, if he/she is in my shoes. I am not even thinking about being happy at all. That is the least of my priorities. Some days are like that. You have to accept that you can’t be happy no matter what.… Continue reading Being Unhappy: Day 13, 14
Being Happy Day 11, 12
‘Survival of the Fittest’ might be true for the external world but its untrue for family. External world might say let the unfit perish but not your family. As a potter molds the clay same way our families shape us. Whatever we face in the external world, we always aspire to be “home” with out… Continue reading Being Happy Day 11, 12
Being Happy Day 10 : Don’t be Too Nice
‘Treat people the way you want them to treat you’, is the biggest lie on this planet earth and true for Sachin Tendulkar ONLY. If you are not Sachin Tendulkar and treat people nicely without giving them stinkers, they will apply the policy of ‘use and throw’ on you. If you lend a helping hand… Continue reading Being Happy Day 10 : Don’t be Too Nice
Being Happy Day 9 : Supreme Court Zindabad
The above ad aptly sums up India and Indians. Hope is the key to happiness. When I look at the conduct of those who are in public life I often feel despair, frustration. anger, helplessness and what not. BUt Supreme Court of India has today given us some H-O-P-E. All is not lost. We are… Continue reading Being Happy Day 9 : Supreme Court Zindabad
Being Happy : Day 8
I don’t know what’s the matter with me today. Nothing worked today. My first priority within few weeks will be to go to bed early. I sleep quite late in the night. And get up early in the morning. I want to change that. I want to feel well rested in the morning. I want… Continue reading Being Happy : Day 8
Being Happy : Day 7
I again felt the surge of pain in my whole body while I opened up my eyes in the morning. My first thought was what the heck! Why I have to get up and do anything. But I had to. Someone was pressing the doorbell. It was my maid. I don’t know how she manages… Continue reading Being Happy : Day 7
Being Happy : Day 6
When I started blogging again, then one thought was quite prominent in my mind, We can’t reach a milestone everyday in terms of finances or career or fun. We can’t wait for few milestones in our lives to be happy. We can’t party everyday. We can’t hang out with friends and family everyday. We can’t… Continue reading Being Happy : Day 6
Being Happy : Day 5
Ah! Weekends! How the name weekends sound music to ears. Even a happy feeling creeps in on the Friday evening itself.Weekend means throw all the carefully crafted routine to winds. Weekend means being yourself or breaking free from daily routine. I love it when we go out to visit someone or our friends and family… Continue reading Being Happy : Day 5
Libyan Crisis : People in Pursuit of Happiness
Today I was in better shape. In the morning I didn’t have problem focusing on positive thoughts and feeling peaceful. I have not burn a CD yet. But I am selecting songs I like. Today I was watching news. I like watching news and reading newspapers whenever I find time. It is one of the… Continue reading Libyan Crisis : People in Pursuit of Happiness