Image by Oberholster Venita from Pixabay We have come to the end of the 21 days mind workout and it is time to relax, refresh and rejuvenate. What better way to do this, than with a sense of completion. “Thank you” always brings with it finality with a flourish! As you close your eyes to…
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Day 20: Groove On
As we traveled through the last few days we have worked on exercising the mind and empowering ourselves. It has been a journey of self-discovery, of tuning in to bring in positive energy, and of taking charge. As we delved deep into our minds to change our thoughts we experienced the power of empathy, of…
Day 19: Mutually Inclusive
There was a time when I was struggling with my job, spending long hours at work, taking on more work than I could possibly handle, just to prove myself. I observed a colleague, come in any time of the day and leave quite early. This used to surprise and irritate me. “How can she come…
Day 16: Care to Share
How does it feel when you care for someone and receive blessings in return? How does it feel to share a slice of pizza with a hungry friend? Both caring and sharing trigger the feel good hormone oxytocin, also known as the “cuddle hormone”, released when there is a social bonding. This makes us feel…
Day 13: I See Red
Imagine pushing a cart loaded with apples down a hillside. You need immense focus and balance to prevent it from toppling over. Similarly, it is important to keep a hold and control over anger, else it destroys relationships. It is very difficult to pick up the strings again. Things never go back to normal, a…
Day 12: No Equation
“Comparison is an act of violence against the self.” Iyanla Vanzant, an American inspirational speaker and lawyer. Very early in life we start comparing ourselves to others, little realizing that each of us is an individual with characteristic strengths and of course weaknesses. My children would come home from a friends’ place and harangue…
Day 11: Achilles’ Heel
Oh, how it hurts to be hurt! As social beings we are always around people and constantly adjusting to each other. This also creates a window for being hurt especially by the people we love. Everyone has a vulnerable spot, a week spot, an Achilles heel. If one finds that spot, it is easy…
Day 8: Humbly Yours
In life, managing relationships is usually our biggest challenge and the bottleneck is ego! Agree or disagree? These are some situations one encounters. Similar challenges seem to pop up every now and then in my life too. My spouse is at fault! How dare he/she? The kids are wrong! How could they talk to me…
21 Days Mind Workout
Our Mind…Mysterious…Enigmatic….Baffling! Full of surprises when we delve deep! Let us reflect, deliberate and exercise our minds to discover the unending possibilities that it offers. For the next 21 days, let us empower ourselves by spending time on ourselves. Take this journey with me, one that has amazed me, empowered me and helped me discover…
The Power of Self Discovery
Mary loved Adrian. They had a powerful connection, a bond that was stronger that steel. She could read him like a book, could feel his pain, his joy, his anxiety, even when there was complete silence between them. Life went on as usual. Of late Adrian was withdrawn. He came home later than usual, spent…
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