Real Life Experiences

Of Memories and Nostalgia

Musings, Real Life ExperiencesOctober 3, 2023

Of Memories and Nostalgia: The Call of the Cauliflower, Musings, India It was a lazy, rainy morning in New Delhi. I was pursuing my BA in advertising at the Kamala Nehru College. That day, my classes were to begin in the late afternoon, so I planned to leave for college after lunch. My maternal grandma (Nani)…

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…

The Man in the Queue – Kindness Story

General Interests, Real Life ExperiencesJune 28, 2019

Random Act of Kindness at the Store A few days back, I accompanied my mother to the newly opened store for household products and 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 through the attractive items on…

The 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 in life. 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,…

Kindness at the Ice Cream Parlour

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

Kindness Short Story | True Story About Kindness, India Occasionally, we experience incidents in our lives that challenge us to choose the right path over what is easy. This is a short kindness story that I hope will inspire others, especially children to do the right thing. It was a sweltering summer…

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 the less fortunate. 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…

Life-Lessons Learned from My Grandmother

Lessons Learned, Real Life ExperiencesNovember 3, 2014

LESSONS MY GRANDMA TAUGHT ME ABOUT LIFE My maternal grandmother (Nani) was one of the gentlest, most loving ladies I have ever known. Her unmoving faith and belief 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. …