Optimism /ˈɒptɪmɪz(ə)m/ noun hopefulness and confidence about the future or the success of something. If that’s the dictionary definition of ‘OPTIMISM’, then is it a pessimist’s attitude to give up at times? I like to believe that sometimes holding on … Continued
“Ewww, Makeup? You are pretty & don’t need all this” And they both laughed. It all felt so good initially. His jealousy & possessiveness was cute. He did not like it when she dressed up because other men looked at … Continued
“I will throw them away, donate them or even destroy them” she was yelling in anger. “Hold on to them! Someday, you will get over the hurt & anger. Don’t do anything that you’ll regret later.” Today, when she opened … Continued
Sometimes you feel like there is a whole world around you, especially when you need someone. But sometimes you feel as if you are just on your own, with no one by your side but you yourself. That creeping feeling of … Continued
Kindness – An attribute that ideally everyone should possess & we as parents should ensure that this attribute not just passes on but also is higher in next generation than this generation. It costs nothing to be kind to someone, … Continued
Of all the emotions I have ever experienced in my life, the most constructive & motivating one somehow has been the emotions evoked by Jealousy. I feel jealous when I see people having a great social life – I build … Continued
As a child, I was always into books. Bullied kid, socially awkward, introvert & shy, Geek, Nerd – These were the labels attached to me when I was a little girl. It never bothered me because I had my books … Continued
I came back from my first field assignment at Teach for India during the training phase. I had spent 24 hours with the family of any one of my students at their house. Lived the way they live, eaten what … Continued
Happiness – Such a simple word, probably the simplest of all emotions. We use this word so frequently in our lives, but I feel sometimes when life takes over, we forget the importance of being happy. Well, it might … Continued
Being thankful for what you have is an art that if mastered will bring only happiness in life. Yes, not everyone is blessed enough to have everything work out for them, some have money but no love, some have love … Continued