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A cute memory! 💖
While scrolling through my archives, I stumbled upon this picture from few years ago. Although, mostly I notice only my niece, this time my attention went to the little plant she is pointing to. The soil at my home is not very friendly for plants, because of lack of water and dryness. No matter how…
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The impermanence of life
During my school days, I remember creating a lot of cards for my close friends and often I ended up with a caption “Friends Forever” Randomly reflecting upon it recently, I observed how we often tag “forever” to what we think and feel about certain things, especially to find peace and happiness. “Friends forever”” Happiness…
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Ayesha’s Tragedy
Just like everyday, Ayesha returned home late after a long and tiring day at work. She had dinner with her family and excused herself for bed. She could never go to sleep directly without listening to some music or reading a bit. Ayesha led a life surrounded by a lot of people but she was…
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A time for everything..
There are days when I miss my own old self. A version of me who was always ready to look for the next adventure. The one who wanted to make the best out of each day. But now all I can think of is to sit and relax. To slow down. Now the productivity has…
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Born to fly..
As I passed by a tree, I saw a little birdie welcoming the morning sun with its beautiful singing. I stood there, watching it, to hear the singing without having to tune into YouTube or Spotify. There was so much energy and hope in its voice. I can’t recall the last time I woke up…
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Sophie and the mirror..
The flowers had started to bloom. Sophie looked on each side observing the colors of the different flowers and soaking in all the happiness she could. She decides to sit for a while under the shade of the tree. Settling down,her hands felt something strange on the ground. She picks it up to find a…
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A small celebration :)
This month marks the start of my six months, living in a different country away from home, and also since I left a stable job to give wings to my dreams. Last year same time, I would’t have imagined that I would have been here. A lot happened in the last few years. There were…
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Time travel
For two weeks, the classes are generally conducted in an older building of the school located near the main one. Initially, I was too lazy to find this building and wondered what was the need to switch between two buildings. The first day was okay, I was already late for the class and then looking…
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Be..
“Forget your voice, sing! Forget your feet, dance! Forget your life, live! Forget yourself and be!” —Kamand Kojouri
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Good things take time
My aunt sent me this picture today. This plant was one of my treasured possession few years ago. I bought this and few other plants when I moved to my new home. “New Home”, the thought of it was surreal because I never dreamt of owning one. And each morning, I looked forward to seeing…
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To my heart..
O, my dear heart, What makes you sad? Have you forgotten the days gone by, When you worried and worried, When you were shattered and dismayed, Remember that one moment That made you forget everything, That made you rejoice, Good and bad comes from the One, Joy and sorrow as well. But know for sure,…
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For it’s never too late to begin again
Something I wrote for my friend when I was recovering from Covid few months ago. Posting it here as a memory and to be grateful always.. “My life after beating the corona virus. My dear friend @sapkalibirlady asked me this question. The first thought that came to my mind, was that, even though I didn’t…
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Beginning of new adventures..
My favourite search generally on the internet is the “things to do” for the city I am visiting. It’s been a week, I have been in this new city and I know that in a blink of an eye this is also going to become a memory. So I want to explore whatever possible within…
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Set it free..
Set your soul free, From the tangles of your Self-limiting thoughts. Let it fly, So far, so it can Meet a soul divine. For in flight, It is the happiest. Living each moment, Fearless of the unknown. Lost in a Sacred space infinite!
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Faith
“Faith is moving forward even when things don’t make sense, trusting that in hindsight everything will become clear.”💕 – Many Hale
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A journey with words!
The quite one, The silent one, They’d call me. When did it become my identity? A question I can never answer. In a world that always wants to stand-out, I chose to stay quite. How do I feel? The sweet songs of the chirping birds, The temples and church bells ringing far away, Call to…
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The way to be happy is here..
All it takes is to give yourself a break from being productive to being in the moment. We look for happiness when it’s right there around us, within us. The choice is ours. Be kind to yourself, the world is not going to end. Make the best out of the present. – Me to myself…
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When grandma came to see me..
Something woke me up in the middle of the night. From my bed, I could see the living room filled with the moon light. Staying alone was never a nightmare for me but there was something different about today. A fear took over me, as I just sat there, I felt my throat dry. I…
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Celebrating yourself
The whiteness of the lily do not rob the little violet of it’s scent nor the daisy of its simple charm. If every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness. St. Therese of Lisieux
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When I am home..
I have to be always ready with camera, for I do not know what can come next 💖
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Meet my friends
Who don’t speak to me 👀
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God spoke to me today..
And said, “Shine on, You are the light”💖🌞☀️
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Finding ikigai
Finding “the purpose” can be demanding at times, what’s important is to keep moving and enjoy the journey! 🐎
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Only in the darkness can you see the stars
I have not often expressed openly about my spiritual beliefs, even though from a very young age, I have had the privilege to experience feelings/moments that have been beyond my understanding. To this day, thinking about each of those experiences gives me goosebumps. I realize how much I have been protected and loved by “The…
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An Unsolved Mystery :D
Language, considered to be the most common way to communicate and converse. When left to a completely new place without the fluency of the local language, it leads to a fear for survival and the dire need to know the basics. It has been no different for me. I’ve always dreamt spending my time in…
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Her first solo travel!
She looked at her watch again. It was half past 12. She had been standing at that place for more than an hour. Still there was no sign of the bus that would have taken her home. Her school had closed earlier than expected, that’s when she decided to take the public transport instead of…
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Waah Taj
This was my third visit to Agra. The first time I visited was 4 years ago. Then and now, my love for this place still remains as is. What changed is probably the surroundings and the state of this place. This time due to pollution – all the pictures I took were blur, but does…
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Look closer
There was a 2.5 hours halt at the Black Sea which was part of our Sile-Agva Bus Tour. Sufficient time probably for people who wanted to enjoy the beach. But when we reached the place, there were two sides to it – one that was too crowded and the other one quieter. We had already…
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When the lights go out
I woke up to the sounds of birds chirping. I thought to myself, what time is it? Is it morning already, time to wake up? The chirping seemed closer now, and I was sitting on my bed looking for where it came from. From a little hole on the wall, came a flock birds rushing…
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An experience at TEDxGurugram
When I was discussing TED talks during a coffee break with my friends, little did we know that we were only hours away from witnessing one for ourselves. The theme for this year’s TEDxGurugram was “LEVEL UP”. With 8 speakers and 200 attendees, the event was a perfect opportunity to meet people from diverse backgrounds.…
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Am I dreaming?
While serving on the board of our organization’s Employee Resources Group, I was always on the lookout of great speakers whom we could invite for speaker series. From Srijan Pal Singh (Founder & CEO), Kalam Center, to National Award winners Shasha Tirupathi and Ashish Vidhyarthi. What this gave me was access to amazing people whose…
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Guest Blog: Inspired
I am glad to present this week’s guest blog. This week features World of Words a wonderful page owned by my friend. What I like about her writing is her talent to beautifully capture her moods 🙂 Presenting one of this and do check out her blog for more. Inspired: Inspired by the bounty showers…
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Shimla
Visiting a new city is like meeting a new person. From the moment I land, I am in conversation with everything I see or encounter. To me, it’s more than just checking off something from my bucket list. When I am there I want to make the most out of each moment. It feels like…
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A re-introduction –
Couple of weeks ago, I got an opportunity or rather I would say, I took the opportunity to attend a workshop, that was themed as “Partnering with Life” As the name itself speaks, the workshop was all about embracing life by adding different flavors to the way we approach it. Not a new concept! Isn’t…
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Guest Blog: I am possible
This week my guest blog features MySmallworld. This guest is not just a writer but someone whom I have always looked up to – A born fighter – a multi-tasker – a wonderful mom – and above all my lovely sister 🙂 Her page is full of beautiful quotes that are inspired from her real-life experiences…
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Guest Blog: I plead
I am starting a guest blog series once in a week, where I will be inviting some of my fellow bloggers or people outside of my WordPress network to write for my readers 🙂 This week I am publishing a beautiful work by mydreammywords. The writer is also my little sister, which makes me extremely…
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An encounter with old world charm
To escape the heat, I was looking to hire a taxi or an auto-rickshaw as soon as possible. But, the roads were already deserted with just a few people here and there. Standing on the road side, I was kind of getting impatient. I finally decided to take a metro which was at a walking…
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Paradise
From a jampacked schedule during my travel to Kerala last year end, I was fortunate for getting the opportunity to visit new places. One of which was this beach in Thrissur. What I expected and what I found was completely different. A serene and beautiful place where you can be with yourself.
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Look what I made today
This was a first attempt, so this doesn’t look as neat as it should have been. 😀😁
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No less than a musical event!
She studied all corners of the small clinic. The walls had been converted into shelves housing all kinds of medicines. In between, lay a table and few chairs for the patients and visitors. Dr. Ryan was attending to a patient. She took a corner seat, anxious and worried, for the purpose of her visit was…
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Take a little time for yourself
I strongly believe, that if there is anyone who can make you happy, then it has to be yourself. No money or person can bring you the happiness which you would get by investing in yourself. I never let go of any opportunity that would allow me to explore the unknown outside of my routine.…
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Koonan Kurishu Old Syrian Church
During my visit to Kerala, one of my relatives took us to the St George Orthodox Koonan Kurishu Old Syrian Church, popularly known as ‘Koonan Kurishu Pazhaya Suriyani Palli’, which is situated in Mattancherry, Kochi. When I thought about the visit to a church, I was expecting a very common structure. But I was surprised…
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Happiness is Home made
This picture is from my first visit to AmigosIndia. If you are a visitor in Delhi, this is the best place to stay and experience the culture. Check out the website for more information.
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Letter to my younger self
My younger self, To you, I owe my life, my world, and what I am today. I am thankful to the little dreamer in you who always reminded me of this beautiful world and the endless opportunities that were ahead of me. You made me realize, no matter how weak I may seem to the…
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Gratitude..
The days may be cloudy now,But soon there would be a clear sky,So I can see the Sun clearly,Let its light shine upon me.I will see the flock of birds rushing to their sacred placesI will see the beautiful colors painted in the skyColors never seen before,Never witnessed.I will stand in awe of your super…
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Let your dreams be your wings
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ayesha (@zahra_sufiya)
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Shades of night
“The sky grew darker, painted blue on blue, one stroke at a time, into deeper and deeper shades of night.” -Haruki Murakami
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Mom
My mom & My mom
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A memory close to my heart ❤️
My spiritual journey started at a very young age. I remember, as a child, I always felt a divine intervention in everything I did. Being a quiet kid at school and home, I found solace in talking to a “Jesus, I trust in you” poster. I remember, when I came back from school, I closed…
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Be like lotus..
If you feel lost, disappointed, hesitant, or weak, return to yourself, to who you are, here and now and when you get there, you will discover yourself, like a lotus flower in full bloom, even in a muddy pond, beautiful and strong. Masaru Emoto, Secret Life of Water
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Memories..
The feel of some places stay with you forever. This was one of them for me. I visited this church for the first time to attend a wedding. And I instantly fell in love with it. All through the wedding ceremony, I couldn’t help but appreciate how beautifully the church is still preserved. “Arthat St…
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This is the moment..
“The past is an interpretation. The future is an illusion. The world does not move through time as if it were a straight line, proceeding from the past to the future. Instead time moves through and within us, in endless spirals. Eternity does not mean infinite time, but simply timelessness. If you want to experience…
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#Stayathome friends
Capturing one of the fastest creature was always on my wishlist. No matter how hard I tried, they run to the slightest sound. But now it doesn’t seem to be the case. More than 6 months staying at home, we have become friends to the extent that it pose for pictures 😁
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Blink..
Driving back home with my grand-aunt, we were having conversations about life, dealing with adversity and making key decisions that would shape one’s future. The conversation with grand-aunt was filled with precious lessons, and one that stands out for me is- “When you are taking important decisions in your life, if you feel even a…
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Little things
Life throws surprises in the most unexpected ways. This little nest was discovered by my mom in her vegetable garden. 💖
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There is hope..
Life has always been uncertain. But this year, it has been different. Every day we wake up to a news that gives us reminders about the fragility of the Life. So when everything is temporary, the best thing to do is appreciate the present – the gifts that we posses in form of mother nature,…
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The polka dots
“You can’t have a bad day in polka dots.” 💞 -Anna Kendrick
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HerRising Award
I am so happy to share with this community that I have been shortlisted for the HerRising Awards for 2020 in the Women In Tech category. The HerRising Awards applaud women achievers and I stand a chance to win, based on your votes! Read about my work and achievements on my Profile+, created exclusively for…
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An innocent blackmail
Think again. I won’t allow you to watch TV. I won’t let you watch Doraemon or Pokémon.
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Merry Christmas
The best thing about Christmas for me has always been eagerly waiting for the day and enjoying that feeling of hope than the Christmas day itself. The heart feels lighter, there is so much happiness around and to look forward to. This year was no less. My day always started with Christmas carol songs by…
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Silence
A man whom I will call Akash, came rushing with a suitcase in his hands. Behind him was a young woman, let’s call her Vidya. He checked for their seat which turned out to be next to me. Seeing me, I could sense that he was very relieved. He started inquiring my destination. I said,…
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Happy Thanksgiving Day
I haven’t been as active as I used to be these days on WordPress. While going through my notifications I realized, I have 840+ fellow-bloggers who have been supporting my page. First of all, I feel guilty for not being able to stay updated on all the recent posts. I promise I’ll catch-up soon 🙂…
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