Dreams
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Women’s Woes
In the past month, we heard multiple cases of atrocities against women in India. It is not a sudden spike in these cases, but the fact that they have come to light only now. Being a woman, whether it is in India or any part of the world, we have faced violence, suppression, injustice, and…
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Bittersweet Days
Hello everyone!! It has been a while since I last posted. Not to make an excuse, but times have been tough. Or rather, I should say that times have been bittersweet. I have witnessed the passing of a few elders in my extended family. Although at that time I took it well enough, considering they…
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Short Story: The Road That Leads to Nowhere
A village shepherd took his sheep to graze in a meadow outside the village. The meadow was close to the forest so most people avoided this place. On one such occasion when the shepherd fell asleep, a ram, an ewe and a lamb wandered into the forest looking for juicy green leaves. All three of…
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Nothing Comes Easy
‘I wish this topic was easier’, ‘why do these exams have to be this difficult’, ‘why can’t all my problems just vanish away like the fairy tales’ and so on. Every one of us has complained like this at some point in our life. We all crave a smooth road with no bumps, blind turns…
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Beauty Of Tiny Homes
Of late I have been binge-watching the “Living Big in a Tiny House” video series by Bryce Langston. A tiny house is typically 120 sq ft or less. When I first heard about tiny houses, it did not make any sense to me. I wondered how all the furniture and appliances of an 800 to…
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What I Want And What I Get
I want recognition for my hard workI want applause for a job well doneI want the admiration of my friendsThen why do I get uncomfortable in the spotlight I want to look good in my dress & makeupI want to be the best-looking person aroundI want to have the best skin and figureThen why do…
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Back In The Day, When I Was Young…
Most conversations with elders and senior citizens, neighbours or relatives winds down to the statement,” back in my days, things were…..”I always took that statement as an indicator of the age of the person I am speaking to. This made me feel young, however, I recently used this statement while speaking to an office colleague.…
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Chill Out Hut
Hello everyone! How are you all doing? Since my childhood, I loved food and enjoyed eating different kinds of food. I experimented with food and recipes in the kitchen but, that story is for a different day. Last week, I went to this place called ‘Chill Out Hut’. Here I am to talk about my…
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Motivation Determines Our Quality Of Life
We are all aware of the importance of motivation in achieving success. Every story of triumph over hardships is backed by a strong motivating force. We all agree that the right amount of motivation can push any person towards greatness. It can make us do, both good and bad deeds. The emotion that drives motivation…
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Scary Encounter or Mind Trick
This incident occurred a few years back during my college break. It was a hot summer day and I decided to spend it reading my favourite book. I was reading The Lord of the Rings, and it was a particularly gripping chapter. Frodo and his friends had escaped from the Nazgul at Weathertop. If you…
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Does Positive Thinking Really Work
Hello friends!! When someone spoke about positive thinking, I always made fun of them by asking, will it help me get away with murder just by wishing it away. Yet, I have seen it work and I have experienced its failures too. You might understand my perspective if I tell you the backstory about a…
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Monthly saving is not that difficult to achieve
In today’s world, it’s all about making a fast buck and spending it just as fast. There may be tons of avenues to earn money, but the young generation is finding it more difficult to control expenses. Every young working member of this society complains that their income is never enough to set aside savings.…
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