Talking book

Are we becoming talking books? Knowledge is power, they say, If knowledge is all that a book has, Isn't becoming one what we are doing? Mugging things the way they are And that's how we got this far Ask me anything and I know the solution French revolution or Human evolution Nothing beyond the book …

Why I am not fine with I am fine

If I asked you right now, how are you, what are you gonna say? Are you gonna go with the cliché- I am fine are will you tell me how you actually are? I don't know if this happened with everyone but speaking from my own experience as a child, I was taught the reply …

To be optimistic

Recent events in my life had got me down, and I thought I shouldn't be crying, I am optimistic. And this led me to wonder what does being optimistic even mean? Is it looking at life sugarcoated or smiling through the pain? I have this theory that there's a point till which one can handle …

Half a year

Today is 30 June '16 which marks the end of half a year. Can't believe it passed away so fast. Now I look back and recall how I spent half a year- Started a blog! Made 54 drawings Read 16 novels (I had exams at the beginning of the year, so couldn't read more) Did …

Not the same

When was the last time you went for a walk outside in the garden? The last time you spent a day with your family, leaving your mobile, your e-mail, your social media behind? It is kinda impossible to imagine a day without mobile these days. And how is this affecting you?  Today evening, my sister …

Smile and let others wonder why

Smile, the easiest thing you can do t o be happy, ain't it? What can a smile do to you? More than you think. What a smile can do for and to you- A smile can lift your mood- We smile because we are happy. AND the opposite of it is also true! A smile helps …

A night without electricity

My sister and I spent some days at my cousin sister's house, this is the account of 1 day of it, more specifically 1 night- after dinner at around 11:00 pm the lights and fans went off. 11:00 pm- Electricity went off, my cousin sister and I started playing 'Chain reaction' game on my sister's phone. …

The worst things in life come free to us…. so do the best things

True, isn't it? The best and worst things come free to us. Who says we need money to be happy? Here's a list of the best things in life which come free to us. Hugs-nothing like a warm hug from someone you love Friends- and the memories created with them are remarkable Family Life-who knows this …

I write because….

I write because it makes me happy and the voice inside needs to be unleashed. (as I said before, don't bottle it up, write it down) https://optimisticdreamtraveler.wordpress.com/2016/05/25/dont-bottle-it-up-write-it-down/

Blogging goals

Here's why I blog, my goals and what I want to gain with this blog- Why I blog? To be able to share my story, what i  learn everyday with the world To get feedback from others about my posts and be better by a bit everyday To inspire and motivate others My goals- To …

H.A.L.T

Do you find yourself in a bad mood, but don't know what's causing it? And you wanna cure it? Here is a method to find out what is causing it and to cure it. H.A.L.T stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired. So, the next time you don't feel like doing anything, just ask yourself "Am …

A day of meditation and peace

Yesterday, I did a 1 day Vipassana course. What's Vipassana? It's meditation involving concentration on the body or its sensations, or the insight which this provides.  Inspired by reading a blog on trying new things, https://successinspry.wordpress.com/2016/05/13/how-to-start-winning-more-in-life, I decided this was definitely something new. I woke up at around 7, and with my elder sister and …

Health or happiness?

Do you often find yourself in a dilemma whether to do something or not? I do, and I have a good way out of it. Just ask yourself one question- Does this enhance my health and happiness? Yes, this is the question. And It always helps me making the right choice. Should I watch a …

Occasionally, be a child again

Today afternoon, my 11 year old cousin came to my house, I had other work to do but the sweet spellbinding smile of child is something you cannot say no to. First I was And in the end, I had a lot of fun. You do become a child again with a child. With our busy …

Do 2 digits determine your happiness?

I find myself asking this question as tomorrow are my 10th class board exam results. In India, board exams are overrated and so are the results.  I remember, in my class, during the unit tests and half-yearly, many people cry because they just missed the A grade or because they didn't get the marks they …

Dream diary

Are you one of those people who want to be more aware of who they are?  Do you wanna lucid dream (control what happens in a dream)? Then, Dream diary is the right thing to do. It is self-explanatory, a diary about the dreams you get. Things you will need- a diary pen or pens …

Get your shoes on and get going

Running! It is not only good for your soul, but for your body and brain too. Runners know how running has changed their life. It is not just a way to be healthy, but the key to happiness too! (yes, it is scientifically proved) I have been running every morning since November 2015 and it …

Don’t hug a teddybear

Yes, you read that right. What harm could be caused by hugging a teddy bear? Technically, none. What I am trying to say here is don't hug a teddy bear if you have a person to hug. That person can be anyone, your mom, your sister, your dad, your grand mom, your friend, anyone. My …

One day they will stop existing

by reading the title, i think it is pretty clear as to who i am talking about, who have dedicated their lives to you who worry about when and what you will eat who worry when you will get home, those whose day doesn't pass without thinking about you, those whose love for you will …

listing

What's listing? the habit of listing things or making lists. i discovered this trend when i was getting my daily dose of quora. i bought a 200 page diary and made it my list book. What did i write about? my ultimate bucket list(i m gonna write this in a separate post) movies i want …

happiness jar

A happiness jar is a jar which can make you happy the next time you find yourself caught in turmoil or depression.   Materials needed- A glass jar paper, small colored ones will look good happy memories pen, in any color you want you can also keep some memorabilia like a movie ticket, or a …