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Musings About Grandma : Call of the Cauliflower

Musings, Real Life ExperiencesOctober 3, 2023

Of Memories and Nostalgia: The Call of the Cauliflower, Musings About Grandmother, India It was a lazy, rainy morning in New Delhi. The kind of day when all you want to do is sit by the window and breathe in the fresh air. I was in my second year, pursuing my BA in advertising at…

The Positive Influence of Writing in My Life: Benefits of Writing

Real Life Experiences, Writing InspirationApril 10, 2023

In my life, the benefits of writing have been profound. Back in my school days, I remember envying kids who came to class visibly cool and composed just before a test. I, on the other hand, was a nervous wreck; worried, apprehensive, and unsure of myself. No matter how hard…

Kindness Story: The Man in the Queue

General Interests, Real Life ExperiencesJune 28, 2019

Random Act of Kindness at the Store A few days ago, I accompanied my mother to the newly opened store for household products, gift items, etc. It was a casual day out that soon turned into my real-life kindness story, thanks to one man's act of kindness! We browsed the attractive items on display and,…

The Nasty Common Cold & I

General Interests, Musings, Real Life ExperiencesAugust 1, 2018

My Tryst With the Common Cold I still remember that cold and gloomy winter evening. I was staying home from school the last few days thanks to the same-old, nagging problem that would always catch up on me in winter - that brutal, heartless, and severely distressing common cold. Fed up with feeling sick and…

Life Lessons Learned from my Nieces and Nephew

3 Fantastic Skills and Life Lessons I Learned From Kids unt

General Interests, Lessons Learned, Real Life ExperiencesFebruary 28, 2018

Children Are Wonderful Teachers Our learning begins at an early age. It starts with our parents, grandparents, friends, and teachers. Slowly, our education, relationships, and careers mould us into the person we are. But the learning doesn't stop here. Every person we meet has something valuable to teach us - even children. Often, we underestimate…

Kindness at the Ice Cream Parlour: Doing the Right Thing

Lessons Learned, Real Life Experiences, Self Development and MotivationJune 29, 2017

True Story About Doing the Right Thing Occasionally, we experience incidents in our lives that challenge us to choose the right path over the easy one. This is a story that I hope will inspire others, especially children, to do the right thing. It was a sweltering summer day. The sun was shining brightly, and…

A Simple Wish – Act of Kindness

General Interests, Lessons Learned, Real Life ExperiencesFebruary 23, 2017

Kindness and Its Rewards - True Kindness Story From a young age, my parents have taught me the importance of giving generously to those in need. Out of habit, whenever there is something I can spare, I give it to someone on the streets. Last week, as I left the house to…

7 Life-Lessons I Learned from My Grandmother

Lessons Learned, Real Life ExperiencesNovember 3, 2014

My maternal grandmother (Nani) was one of the gentlest, most loving ladies I have ever known. Her unwavering faith in God, as well as her kind, compassionate, and caring nature, truly defined her as a person and made her the beautiful human being she was. The oldest of seven siblings, my Nani was a…

Musings About Grandma : Call of the Cauliflower

The Positive Influence of Writing in My Life: Benefits of Writing

Kindness Story: The Man in the Queue

The Nasty Common Cold & I

3 Fantastic Skills and Life Lessons I Learned From Kids unt

Kindness at the Ice Cream Parlour: Doing the Right Thing

A Simple Wish – Act of Kindness

7 Life-Lessons I Learned from My Grandmother

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