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Why I envy the old-fashioned
My parents have been using different smart phones lately. Years ago, they started off with a classic Nokia phone and then switched to the express music ones. Now, they use the so called ‘smart phone’. The transition has not been a cake walk but they appreciated the progress they noticed in terms of technology. But…
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Water
Water- The essence of existence. The fondest memory among my various encounters with this beautiful yet powerful form of nature, has to be during my travel to Jammu & Kashmir, India. This was at at Pahalgam, a town located in Anantanag district of Kashmir. The burbling brook was so soothing and relaxing that I never…
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The fading sentimental fool
Growing up is a complicated process. No, I’m not referring to the biological sense of growing that occurs effortlessly. But about mental and emotional growth. It is definitely complex. When I look back to my old self a decade ago, I can undeniably call myself sentimental. Not that I’m not sentimental anymore! I still am…
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Why suffer from the inevitable?
Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional – Another famous saying taken for granted! Physical pain can occur to any creature on the planet. But fortunately or unfortunately humans are bestowed with emotions. So, perks of being a human?- Voila! More forms of suffering! Psychological influence plays a key role in any kind of pain.…
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State of Mind: Overlooked Blessings
As I wait for the bus, I stand gazing at those spindly branches. The harsh winters start calming down, inciting hope for Spring. Those leafless branches appear to be longing for some life and color. While I keep staring at the trees lacking adornment, I tend to ignore the beautiful sky in the background. Just…
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Hakuna Matata
My very first post on the blog, wanted to start off on a positive note. “HAKUNA MATATA- What a wonderful phrase?!” This was the very first line I ever understood while watching an English film. This being a song from Disney’s animated feature ”The Lion King”, my first movie in English, a film which even…
