4 commandments of a contented heart. “No one is happy who doesn’t think himself (or herself) happy, so without ‘a heart to be contented,’ a person can’t be happy.” — Gretchen Rubin This November has been a happier month for me so far. Not because this month has been a very easy one, it has actually been difficult […]
Celebrating Festivals When You Are Far Away From Home
Living the life of an expat can be hard. Today is Diwali and I sit here in the Netherlands, feeling lonely and desperate. My morning didn’t start with the sound of a firecracker (oh, it’s still allowed) or a popular song on the loudspeaker. It’s a regular day here. I haven’t had the time to […]
How To Bring A Significant Difference To Your Life
“Change your future by visualizing it.” — Vertellis Chapters Spain is one of my most favorite countries. There is something in the Spanish culture, perhaps the laid-back attitude, focus on families, the Moorish architecture, and the warmth in people that attracts me so much to Spain. There is a certain charm to this country and […]
How To Reset in November - A Month of Refuge and Rest
“November’s sky is chill and drear, November’s leaf is red and sear.” – Sir Walter Scott “It was November–the month of crimson sunsets, parting birds, deep, sad hymns of the sea, passionate wind-songs in the pines” – L. M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables Many years ago, during one of my German language exams, I […]
What Does Happiness Mean to You?
I often rant that I am not happy. When I decided to explore and find out the reason for my constant lack of happiness, I realized I was looking for happiness somewhere else. Happiness is actually inside me. Let me elaborate. I wrote this article about finding happiness where I wrote what undermines our happiness. […]
Do You Have the Key To Being Happy?
What Undermines Your Happiness At This Moment? “If you want to be happy, be.” — Leo Tolstoy. Happiness is an illusion. Happiness is also like sand held in your palm. The tighter your grip is, the faster it slips through your fingers. So the question is then how do we find happiness? I had been reading and thinking […]
5 Powerful Quotes to Bring Meaning to Your Life
“Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” – Henry Ford I am working on my vision board now. After spending an entire life without any vision or purpose, I realized “The meaning of life is to find YOUR meaning”. And to find meaning in my life, I need to have a vision. […]
5 Places That Look Beautiful With An Indoor Plant
If your place is looking a little dull, or if you are missing that oomph factor, try adding a plant or two and see the difference. I know from my own experience. Sometimes, we are on the lookout for bigger, elegant, or expensive stuff and are still not happy with the change. But adding just […]
Some Beautiful Fall Decorations To Admire
Autumn has always been my most favorite season – always. Today, without much further ado, let’s jump directly to see some fall decorations that are beautiful and admiring.
This Diwali I Long to Go Home
But where is home? Growing up in India, October and early November was my most favorite time in the year. Not just because it was my birthday (well that was a reason too), but it was the festive season. All year long, I would desperately and eagerly wait for this magical time to come, year […]