A Familial Promise “We are the 9th generation of this family. We continue to make blue pottery, a traditional business that has been passed down from our predecessors. The trade is our livelihood, but it is our willingness and dedication to nurture and spread this unique art than anything else that motivates us to pursue,” … Continue reading Jaipur Blue Pottery: Learn this Indo-Persian Art before it fades into oblivion
Perky Beans: Pokhara’s way to treat its Coffee Lovers
This café was a pleasant discovery for us. Breakfast and cappuccinos became our morning fix, and sipping honey lemon tea in the evenings had become a ritual. We whiled away the crisp, sunny afternoons reading books, just the way my husband and I had dreamed of doing. Perky Beans turned out to be one of … Continue reading Perky Beans: Pokhara’s way to treat its Coffee Lovers
Let the Grownups Learn Some Magic: The Secret Garden teaches you how
This children’s classic reminds me of miracles that I, as a child, used to believe are for real, that I always thought were accessible in the blink of an eye. Then I realize how as an adult, rationality has become our way of living, cynical we often are, doubting the good things that come our … Continue reading Let the Grownups Learn Some Magic: The Secret Garden teaches you how
The magical things in our daily lives: Ruskin Bond’s A Book of Simple Living has heartwarming tales to tell you
In a simple language that also reflects his austere way of life, Ruskin Bond has delightfully shared the wisdom he had learned along the way, few memories from his childhood, the daily encounters with his surroundings and the people in his book, which is a collection of his notes - A Book of Simple Living. … Continue reading The magical things in our daily lives: Ruskin Bond’s A Book of Simple Living has heartwarming tales to tell you
That Father’s tiny habits liberated a vast world for his daughter
My father taught me to live life with wonder, hope, joy, and self-assurance. I realize that it was never a deliberate effort on his part to impart these lessons to me; they had always been an extension of his personality. He probably never felt the need to teach me anything different. His teachings always reflected … Continue reading That Father’s tiny habits liberated a vast world for his daughter
Of Birds, Bees & Books: The Literati Bookshop & Cafe in Goa Had All My Heart
The days were balmy, the clouds had strewn itself across the sky and the sun would sporadically play peek-a-boo, the tropical dampness could be felt on the skin all day at this time of the year. This was the month of May. Yet there were moments of respite when the cool wind would blow my … Continue reading Of Birds, Bees & Books: The Literati Bookshop & Cafe in Goa Had All My Heart
Make your life 10x happier with 5 simple rituals
Sometimes we don’t know what will make us happy. And this is a feeling that must be universal. It cannot be a single man’s obsession and persuasion of fulfillment and joy. We all are perpetually on a quest for the ultimate purpose of life. Yet, many of us are lost, adrift in complexities of daily … Continue reading Make your life 10x happier with 5 simple rituals
The Fountainhead: Worshiping Man’s Greatest achievements and the Spirit of not giving up
Recreating a seminal work like this is a tough business. It stands as an extraordinary entity of its own – like a standalone giant monolith. Like Stonehenge, if I have to give you a visual idea. Published in 1943, rejected by twelve publishers, The Fountainhead was ahead of its time – whether in regard to … Continue reading The Fountainhead: Worshiping Man’s Greatest achievements and the Spirit of not giving up
When do you know it is true love?
When two souls entwine and understand each other in thoughts, in words, in sorrows, in joys When two souls see each other’s goodness, promising to take care of the bad ones When two souls don’t give up despite the hurdles When their hearts fear and flutter in days of distance, in times of dispute Carefree, … Continue reading When do you know it is true love?
That One Spiritual Moment
Solitude is like a spiritual experience. It is in this moment when you become acutely aware of the things around you; the filtered sun rays inside your room, the wind, the plants, the flowers, and the tiny insects crawling beneath your feet. Spend some time with yourself. It is a revelation! Img source: Photo by David von Diemar on Unsplash
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