Bird outside my window..

 Note: Always gratitudious for all my blessings. 

Here is a short story regarding the pretty bird, which usually sits outside the window of my bungalow. Before moving to the content, let me cease this moment to thank you for always listening to me, supporting and understanding me, encouraging me. 

Thank you! 

Early in the morning, having taken shower and ready to move to the breakfast table, somewhere in between that, I found my magnetic eyes being caught by this pretty bird outside my window ( windows have always been a fascinating part of decoration for the blogger. And the blogger finds a window a great companion sometimes; a source of imagination; a passage to welcome positivity and sunlight in; a perfect background for her social media pics). 

 I definitely have seen a number of birds before this. But, today, this one is just breathtaking. My words might fail me if i dare to make pen-portrait of it. Still,  it is as angelic as a new-born; as colorful as a butterfly; as sweet as a cuckoo;  as adorable as a kid;  as soothing as Krishna's flute. 

I could not resist my feet from stepping towards it,  my heart from beating excitedly,   my eyes from staring and loving it, and my blood from running faster through veins. The time ceased for that moment  and I kind of  got swept into the flood of its want. 

Suddenly, I got a call from breakfast table and had to turn my mind to that for a second. Till now,  thought of capturing this awful bird into cage had struck me hard. I probably wanted to see it every time I wanted. I headed more to it and all of a sudden, another thought of letting it fly back to its endless sky surrounded me. I definitely wanted to see it,  but,  i wanted to see it in its happiest mode; its free mode. 

Tying and capturing leads to unhealthy mind.  Just like free birds, human beings too need to free themselves up from any and every kind of sackle that keeps them from enjoying life to their fullest. 

Giving yourself a kick might unhide the more potential of you . Give yourself a try; give yourself a chance to learn. Allow yourself to grow. 

Plant and water the self. Best is yet to come!

                                                By -Sheetal Yadav  

BUCKET LIST 😍

 Note - Always gratitudious for all my blessings. 

Bucket - list :-

             We people have an infinite number of things which we have experienced;  and an endless number of experiences and achievements which are 'yet to' live. 

And this wishful "Yet to... " creates our bucket list. 

Here is a story of two friends - Avi and Iva.

Avi-

• Always have plans, executes them and enjoys the result.  He lives by "planning".
• Aims to have dregree from Harvard University. 
• Making money. 
• Luxurious lifestyle. 
• Aims at spinning the world. 
• Aims for his epic dinner at Eiffel Tower. 
• Aims to make cuddles with partner in Las Vegas. 
• Travel by Business class. 
• ...
• ...

Iva -

• She loves enjoying rain by sitting next to her window with a book and a coffee.
• Learning a particular form of Art - drawing, sketching, or any dance form. 
• Mastering Chakras. 
• Becoming health and yoga expert. 
• Learning to be more serene. 
• Speak up for the Right. 
• Earning more,  so that more donations can be made. 
• ...
• ...

Some of us might find ourself similar to Avi; some are congruent to Iva;  some are a blend of the Two. 

And even it is absolutely normal to have an entirely different set of Bucket list. 

The point here is -

Each and everyone of us is worthy of self -praise,  self -love, self - guidance and self - acceptance  ; no matter what our goals and dreams be.. 

All of us have some " Purpose of Life "  and this purpose is our commoness which makes us united in threads of Humanity. 

The blogger is waiting in anticipation to know her readers' special Bucket - list ideas.. 😊

TAKE CARE !

"Take care! "

You might have clicked a thought regarding the last running message in our social media chats.  Or you might have clicked another thought regarding a word uttered (probably not consciously) at phone - call endings or good -bye hugs. 

Well ! 

         You might be right,  but partially right. 

Because, "Take- care " is an action word and has got a lot behind it. 

         Taking care for self includes a wider ground : from morning to noon and to bed. 

• Appreciating self for waking up at right time, is an act of taking care. 
• Congratulating self for the victory of getting out for walk /run, is an act of taking care. 
• Patting your own shoulder for making healthier food choices, is an act of taking care. 
• Accompanying the best companion (self) in ups and downs and making feel calmer by consoling,  is taking care. 
• Guiding self regarding " What to do? ","How to do? ","When to do? ", is taking care. 
• Passionately enjoying the happy moments of hobbies, is taking care. 
• Maintaining good record of habit -tracking and constantly improving performance, is taking care. 
• Knowing and learning to be with the best in self,  is taking care. 
• Boosting self with confidence to achieve the aim, is taking care. 
• Enjoying the moments of gratitude and success before going to bed,  is taking care. 

"Take care "- teaches, guides, motivates, directs, appreciates, enhances productivity ; and in short and simple English - It is a way to Live !

What does your "take care " mean to you.. Please let us know!  

                       Take care! ☺

Raksha + Bandhan

Note  - Always gratitudious for all my blessings. 

Rakshabandhan  -  Raksha + Bandhan

A bond which itself is so pure and universal that it is bound by a promise to care , love,  guidance,  support and protection ; and is complete in itself. 

Rakhi is the symbolising thread to this promise. And the knot of rakhi binds all the siblings in one thread of responsibility and thankfulness. 

The annual festival of Rakshabandhan is traditionally Hindu ceremony marked by new clothes, lightened diya, sweets and  togetherness . And on this very day,  sisters tie a Rakhi, which transforms into a talisman for it is a symbol of infinite love for brothers,  around the wrists of their brothers. 

The love-bond of brother and sister is everything -  from fights to protection;  from jealousy to sharing;  from calling names to making fames;  from fighting over TV remote to gifting ruby and emerald;  from stealing and eating each others' pie to saving the last bite for the other. 

And this way,  the bond grows mightier and tightier with each passing day. 

But,  all this age old traditional ritual got modified this year all of a sudden. Due to the covid pandemic, not everyone was free to travel the distances and reach to the celebration. Luckier were those brothers and sisters who could be physically present to embrace each other with love and care. 

Fortunately,  digital platform provided a warm place to share the feelings this Rakhi. Large number of video calls were recorded. And it actually showed that the Bhai -Behan  bond knows no boundaries;  and it is universal. 

The support and blessings are always there. 

Mind - Mann..

Note - Always gratitudious  for all my blessings. 

I asked my Guru ji  ," what is "It" all about ?"

And Guru ji, being ocean of knowledge and experience, said in a composed tone -

"It "  is all about  Mansa, Vacha, Karmana. A man is always known by his deeds and what he speaks. And, let me remind  you the originating source of actions and words is :- Thoughts.  It is always advisable to check one's thoughts,  so that timely actions can be taken tactfully and comely words come out of tongue, leaving a lasting impression of bliss .

But  Guru ji ,

What is the way to examine one's thoughts? 

How can one get to find whether the idea that strikes the mind is good one or not? 

Guru ji explained in tranquil voice, 

"Beta ! It is the simplest logic to solve this mystery  - Put yourself in someone's shoes and then,  analyze your doings from that newer place. If you like the behavior, you are on right path ; else you need to check !

Remember,  Karma bounces back! 

Mind  ( Mann)  ,It keeps exploring ...

                           - it keeps thinking, imagining,

                             picturising, visualizing. 

                           - it is working 24*7 untiring, 

                             fathomlessly curious to 

                             create before creation. 

                           - it sprouts tendrils of

                             thoughts .

Smiles , they keep spreading... 

                            - they maintain being highly                                  contagious .

                            - they bring new charm to 

                             faces. 

                             - they brighten the eyes                                         everytime .

                            - they shorten the distances. 

                            - they lessen the words. 

Throat, it voices out your opinion... 

                            - it gives you an identity. 

                            - it presents you. 

                            - it succours you make your 

                              mark. 

Hand,  it executes Karma... 

                             - it hence,  controls the fate. 

                             - it shapes that destiny. 

                             - it gives the best service -

                               Help. 

All the functions of mind and body are inter-related  , and hence , it is as important to take care of mental health as that of physical health. 

     

An illusion - Mirage

Hello World! 

      Silence filled with love and joy! 

Note - Always gratitudious for all my blessings. 

Dear you!  Yes you, amazing person.. 

Let's discuss about science - term :- "Mirage".

Yeah! You read it right. 

MIRAGE  - an optical phenomenon that creates illusion of water and resulting from refraction and total internal reflection of light. 

Actually, the blogger now shares merely an interest in discussing Physics with you. 

In fact,  " Mirage in Life " is more of our concern.  Sometimes ,what seems true to us,  is actually not that true. Sometimes ,what we hear through our ears is also not true. Sometimes,  what we feel with our touch might not be the touch we felt. And many a time,  what we smell is just am illusion. 

         Bodily sense organs definitely help us in sensing the things. But,  mind you, this definiteness might not be that definite sometimes. 

And sometimes , what is all true is the "Voice of Heart "; because some soul is so closer that no eye-vision can capture it;  no ears can listen to silent love;  no words can explain it correctly.  This is a universal feeling - Love. And one may feel it with anything :- it might be one's birthday presents,  might be one's belongings ..

Or anyone :- it might be any relation,  might be with Mother Nature and this ' Might be ' list is long... 

In a nutshell,  it all comes to - Your understanding of silence filled with heartbeats .

The world is beautifully beautiful !

Dear amazing reader, 

        Stay tuned and keep exploring and loving the world ; and let the positive vibes surround you all the time. 

Take care,  you are a precious gem !

Place of my Dreams...

Note : Always gratitudious for all my blessings. 

A place where woman is a deity and is worshipped;

 A place where her opinions are not just listened to but also valued up;

 A place where she gets every chance for ensuring her holistic growth; 

A place where she can openly pursue her hobby; 

A place where she can dance, sing, learn, earn, explore, serve humanity, and is free to breathe, free to rest, free to do anything and everything she wants to do; 

A place where she gets every opportunity to realise and unlock her max. potential; 

A place where she can identify herself; 

A place where she can serve the world; 

A place where she is at her best; 

A place where she can lullaby the" kid" in her and can nurture the "lady " in her. 

Because,  She is infinity ; She is strength ; She is the creator of life and she deserves RESPECT !