Soul Brides

Recalling the day when I had a glimpse of you,

The divinity on your face was spreading through!

 

Could not speak to you but saw you talking,

the eternal peace that you were transferring!

 

Next, I got a call and heard your voice;

Felt like connecting to source of rejoice!

 

We promised to see one day and here we were;

Sharing knowledge and laughter with each other!

 

Days passed by and so did the learning;

And the faith in ‘Waheguru’ was firming!

 

‘Soul brides’ as you redefined us;

We all took joy in listening to you for hours!

 

Every week, we got engrossed in one thing or another;

But we felt comfort by reuniting with each other!

 

You brought us closer to our supreme power;

Helping us find the purpose & bloom like a flower!

 

We joined you in chanting and meditating;

When the world seems falling & we were waiting!

 

You were there for us to hold our hands;

No matter where and how it withstands!

 

The journey has taken a halt but it is still on;

Each one of us is writing a new story of their own!

 

Dedicated to my life coach and spiritual mentor- Gurpreet Kaur! 

What an aura you carry! Blessed to find you in this life!

Smiling through Scars

  

Blessed are those who pray for others while struggling with pain inside!

 

She managed to smile,

didn’t want to be hostile.

The ignorance pinched her hard,

And then started the bombard.

 

At her every small move,

She had to prove.

And it continued for years,

She pined for love from dears.

 

Each day she had to drag (herself);

As didn’t know how to brag.

She entered a room full of expectations,

And faced a lot of rejections.

 

Once was a happy-go-lucky soul,

Others’ happiness was her only goal.

While pleasing others every single day,

Her dream life had to delay.

 

She wanted to speak aloud,

But was mum throughout.

Waiting for them to value her sacrifice,

Expectation from her only magnifies.

 

Dealing with the nasty feeling of rejection

She found herself in dejection.

What went wrong, she wondered,

She cried like a little bird.

 

‘What has she done’- she overheard,

And she was shattered.

Bearing endless pain inside,

She walked away and got aside.

 

She gave wings to her dreams,

While silencing her inner screams,

She knew it’s not worth chasing anymore;

As things could never be the same as before.

 

Finding strength in helping others;

She found her place where she matters.

She grew like a tree and raised the bar;

Has been smiling through scar (s).

 

Dedicated to all the women who have embraced their pain, shone, and all set to inspire others to live an abundant life (full of gratitude). 

 

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How to Kill Time with 5 Most Engaging Activities During Lockdown?

Well, the world is fighting against the CO-VID19 and we are at home during lockdown period. Don’t you think life is too short to feel bored?  So, how the lockdown period is going for you? Answer to this question may vary depending on your experience right now! However, if you are finding it hard to deal with this crucial time without getting bored, here are few activities that you may consider:

1. Introduce Yourself to PMA Reading!

Now, some of you may say that we are aware of it or we are already reading! But here is the most important thing ‘what are you reading’? If my question sounds little funky to you then take a pause and think why I am suggesting to read a PMA (Positive Mental Attitude) book. The digital world is flooded with information including facts and rumors and we are unknowingly grasping it.

As you know, everything goes into our mind has an impact on our thought process. So, if you wish to think right then it is important to read a PMA book that helps you gain the positivity which is much required during lockdown. Beware of sticking to browsing to all sort of negative information that you actually do not need to live life.

2. Return to Your Favorite Hobby!

Remember the time you used to complain about not getting enough time to pursue your hobby! Due to the constant pressure to cope up with modern lifestyle choices, our hobbies were at backseat. Well it is the time to get back to your hobby. Open your Almirah, take out your painting kit and start painting. If you love gardening, what could be better way to do it when you are available at home during sunrise and sunset!

No more rush to meet the corporate deadlines, no bucking up for office and skipping breakfast and no returning home dead tired! It is perfect time to be at peace with yourself and with nature. How about getting back to singing you once used to enjoy much? For dance-lovers, it is the right time to put your dancing shoes on and rock the world. If you are a sport enthusiast, do not let this chance go in vain.

3. Engage Yourself in Per Diem Workout!

Being at home does not mean anyway eat, sleep and relax. Lace up your workout shoes and try fitness exercises at home. You can pick whatever you want based on your stamina and physique. Find the one that keeps you in high spirit and carry on with it. Be it Dancing, Zumba, Salsa, Workout or Intensive fitness regime, stick with it.

Let this lockdown do not result into unnecessary weight gain that you might regret later. Burning calories is important even now as well. Stick to your daily exercise routine and enjoy it. If you were not exercising previously, this is good time to go about. After all, once the lockdown is over, you would not prefer to look heavier. So, get excited to stay in shape.

4. Time to Learn the Long-awaited Skills!

Some of us are really keen to acquire new skills but for one or another reason, we cannot make it possible. If you are one of them, let this time be productive. Finding time in your routine life is a challenge itself. Thankfully, lockdown has made it easier for us. We can choose the skill we wish to learn and simply go ahead.

Browse the online courses and pick the one that goes well with your interest. This way, you will never be bored rather at the end of the day, you will feel more contended because you have spent time in learning something new. Learning keeps your mind active and makes you feel more confident. Happy learning ahead!

5. Luxuriate in Fond Memories!

Most importantly, keep yourself entertained the way you like the most. Play with children, cook with spouse or listen to the stories by elders at home. It is the time to look back at memories and relive those precious moments that you had spent with loved once. Take out the family album and see it with other members and feel the nostalgia. 

Who does not want to spend time with family? Well, the time is right here, make the most of it. Sit, talk, cook, listen and laugh together because it takes years to get your wish fulfilled of spending quality time with loved ones. Share ideas with each other and make every day count like you had never before.

This once-in-a-lifetime break awaits you to open your horizon! Are you ready for it?

A Visit to Meraki-An Artistic Affair!!

If you are wondering what took me so long to get back to my blog page, so am I. Honestly, there is no excuse for it because I was really looking for something unique to talk about. Fortunately, it came as a surprise to me in the first month of New Year 2020 when I got an opportunity to visit an art exhibition in Delhi.

‘Meraki-Creative Concepts’, the art exhibition was organized at Lalit Kala Academy in the heart of the capital city of India. It was 12^th January, I decided to visit the place with few close friends. It was a cold day for me and I made sure to wrap up myself before heading to exhibition. Within 1 hour, we did manage to reach there. What a wonderful place it was! Upon entering, we all were enthralled by the amazing art structures dotted all around. The Art Gallery was enveloped by trees and small and giant art structures.

I got to know about this exhibition from Ekta Kapoor, a great artist and to my delight, I got a chance to greet her right after I reached there. I was so excited to see Ekta after a long time and I could sense joy on the other side.

We made our way to Gallery no. 5 where Ekta started showing us her paintings. As we were moving ahead, our joy knew no bounds, looking at incredible art pieces. I must say it is really hard to understand the thought behind an artwork till you meet the artist who can explain you about them. 

So, we requested Ekta to share her idea about the paintings created by her. She shared with us how she got an inspiration for each painting and we were mesmerized by her story. Artists are truly gifted by God. I wonder how could they conceive an idea and draw it with brushes and make it a visual treat for art-admirers. Though we liked each and every painting exhibited over there but we were more impressed by those few about which we got to know by the artist because not everyone can understand art and so were we.

I am sure that there is a story behind every art piece created by artists. If you are lucky enough, you get to know about them. During my conversation with Ekta, I was surprised to know that each and every element in a painting signifies one thing or another.

Here I would like to talk about few paintings by Ekta Kapoor which I remember.

• A lady with a chameleon placed in her head indicate the emotional ups and downs. What a thoughtful depiction!
• A painting showing kettle overflowing with tea is a beautiful depiction of a common man’s everyday need. (We can’t ever think of it, hats off to the artist!)
• I spotted a sparrow in one of the paintings and upon asking the artist, I got to know that sparrows are being disappeared and we would be deprived of seeing them in future. (True, indeed)
• There was one painting of ‘Aladdin ka Chirag’ (that’s how we call it) that reminded me of our childhood days when we used to listen to stories by our elders.
• One painting that grabbed my attention had huge milk vessels which used to be a common sight for children but soon these will be remained in stories only.  

Then, we made our way to other paintings which left us awe-inspired. What a great amount of hard work and effort it takes, we cannot even imagine! We were in a different world altogether where art, tranquility and delight accompanied us. We had to leave after an hour due to another important commitment. But our heart and mind was so overjoyed on seeing the incredible artwork that we kept talking about the same the entire day.

At last, I thank you Ekta Kapoor from the bottom of my heart for this amazing experience. I am fond of art and love to witness such great creative work. I wonder when it had taken a backseat in my life while going with the flow of life. I am glad to get back to the lanes of creativity that keeps me blissful. I wish all the luck, success and blessings to you Ekta Kapoor! May God help you grow in coming years!

Dedicated to Eka Kapoor, who is very close to my heart!

The Most Eccentric Festivals around the World!

World is a home to many cultures and every culture brings along a fair share of occasions to celebrate. Eating, drinking and dancing are a common part of most of the festivals. But there are few festivals that will give you a culture shock. Let’s learn more.

Air Guitar World Championships – Celebrating Harmony!

Ever wondered experiencing the unadulterated rock and roll and that too, without the instruments! Well, if it is hard to believe for you, it would be equally interesting to know that one such festival actually takes place in Finland. The festival is termed as Air Guitar World Championships which is organized to promote the world peace. It serves as a fascinating show for people who get to see the incredible performances from he world’s best air guitarists.

 La Tomatina – Mass Tomato Fight!

What else you can do with tomatoes instead of cooking and eating? How about having a tomato fight? It actually happens at the famous La Tomatina festival, celebrated in Spain. Here you can witness and be a part of the mass tomato fight in the streets. There is an interesting tale behind this festival. In fact, it started as a street fight between teenagers who were using tomatoes from the adjacent vegetable stalls. Now it happens every year and within 1 hour of starting this festival, the town is covered in tomatoes so badly that the fire department has to invade to spray everything down.

 

El Colacho- Jumping Over Babies!

EL Colacho is also termed as the baby jumping festival. It occurs annually on the feast of Corpus Christi in Castrillo de Murcia, a Spanish village. You will get to witness the new-born babies till the age of 12 months are placed on a mattress in the street. After that, all the adult men of the village are supposed to take their turns by jumping over them. Though there are usually injuries happen but people believe that it only involves the jumpers and not the babies. Hard to believe, isn’t it?

Lopburi Monkey Banquet – Feast for Monkeys!

The next festival in our list of bizarre festivals is the Lapburi Money Banquet festival which is also known as Monkey Festival. Around three thousand monkeys are there to relishing on fruits, vegetables and lot more eatables including ice-cream. This is a perfect opportunity to swing by the madness of monkeys. An interesting sight to behold is monkeys stuffing their faces. It holds no significance and is seen as only an alleged attempt to boost tourism. Be ready to hang out with a bunch of monkeys!

Underwater Music Festival – Ready for Subaqueous Party?

How many of us ever thought of being a guest at an underwater party? It is not impossible with the Underwater Music Festival, celebrated in Florida. If you ever wished so, it is the time to live your dream at this quirky celebration. The concert is organized at the coral reef and gains attention of public for their entertainment. Besides, it is also aimed at raising awareness for coral reef preservation. Participants get a chance to mime along to music using particularly sculpted underwater musical instruments. Are you all set to see the divers, snorkelers and musicians beautifully dressed in whimsical nautical costumes?

A Day Well Spent

‘A Perfect Day’ well, we all have uttered this word at least once in a lifetime. Do we actually realize its true essence? What could be the perfect day for you? For different people, it is different. For some, it is the day, they spend happily for one or another reason. For others, the day can be termed as ‘perfect’ which they have been longing for quite some time i.e. days, months or even years.

A perfect day is when your soul smiles

You Can Make Any Day ‘Perfect’

Well, I think any day can be perfect if one wishes to make it. Again, it depends on your preferences and choice of tasks you wish to include in your ‘perfect day’ other than following the regular routine. For me, it is a perfect day when you derive happiness by doing something for someone. Don’t get me wrong here; yes we do it every day for our loved ones. But how about doing something unexpected for someone that can make his or her day!

Find Out the Opportunities to Help

 It can be assisting someone with their hectic schedule or helping the needy with the things that can actually make a difference in their life. I don’t think any of us has been deprived of doing something for others. It’s a pure joy that not only gives you sense of satisfaction but also adds to your peace of mind by experiencing the hidden ‘Bliss’.

Backseat Yourself for the Time Being

There are times in life when we feel delighted or even sad for no reason. Unable to understand, we carried away with the emotion throughout the day. When you are delighted, you automatically take joy in everything you do. But the scenario is completely different when you feel dejected. It is the time when you need to hold and check to switch on your mood.

Shift Your Focus on Helping Others

We all have different ways to deal with sadness. Some of us simply hang around with friends; others indulge in their favorite pastime, movie or shows. It may help for the time being but that little sadness which you feel inside does not fade away completely. Let’s try this; get up that very moment and decide to shift your focus on thinking about others. Ponder over what you can do to add little joy to someone’s life. Only then you will be able to call it a day that is well spent.

You can make anyone smile anywhere, anytime and anyhow. Make most of your ‘life’ the best gift from God.

Blessings are on their Way....

As we progress in life, we start realizing the true worth of beautiful gift, 'LIFE'. No matter how long we have been worried about the things that were not going fine, there comes a time when you feel that the best time was what you lost.

'Present' is the Best Moment
'Live in the Present' this simple quote has the essence of life if one can truly understand it. Life is too simple and it is 'We' who create complications. Accept the simplicity of life as it is and enjoy going with the flow. It is one of the best ways to lead a peaceful life.

Enjoy the 'Process'
Taking joy in the bliss of life is not something that needs any expertise. Anyone can do it with a little practice. Have you ever wondered that one thing that was once your dream and after achieving it, you feel monotonous after a period of time? It is why because you may have skipped enjoying the process in quest of its achievement.


Let the 'Fears' go

It is always seen that your life is blissful most of the times. If it appears not, it is the perspective you carry along. Let's understand it through an example! Just recollect the last time something bad happen to you and how long you remained affected by the same. Human mind has lots of fears and some of them are totally baseless. A better way to deal with those fears is not to give them serious thoughts and let them go.

Look at the 'Bright' Side
Gratitude is the best way to attract more blessings in your life. It does not depend on how much wealth you have, what it takes is the right mindset to see the brighter side of life every time. Even if something worse happens to you, believe that there is something good behind this that you may not be able to see yet but will find out later.

Single 'Idea' is Enough
Enough has been said in motivational books, inspirational quotes and best literature of the world. Most of us are also aware of them too. All you need to do is pick and choose that one idea which can work best for you and make your life more enriching. Just take one thought and apply it in your life for a period of time till it gets into your habit and expect the wonders.

Moving on with 'Gratitude'

Always believe that you deserve the best life and blessings are on their way. This approach towards life makes you feel more contented every morning once you wake up. Life has both to offer; happiness and sadness so that you can enjoy the fruit of bliss after a dark and cloudy night of suffering. If you have been going through a bad phase in life, thank God for the same because you had your share of it. After that, what all left to experience is bliss, joy, laughter, contentment, and peace.