The Little Things That Make Me Smile

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There may be a 101 reasons why you don't feel like smiling, but for every one of those reasons, I'm sure you'll probably also find a reason to smile - if you look carefully. A recent newsletter I received from Cheryl Richardson read: This week, become aware of the little things that make you smile. As you notice them, pay attention to how they make you feel. If they feel good, really good, attach value to them immediately. Tell yourself, "This is the kind of experience that matters. I want … [Read more...]

Change

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Sometimes Death seems like a good alternative to Change. Change requires a willingness to look within myself and become conscious of the things I need to shed. Change requires a radical shift in my way of thinking. Change requires stepping out into the great unknown without security. Above all, change requires Courage. Courage is what I hesitate to call upon because I'm not sure I have any. I must find the Courage to truly Change deep within. I must trust myself to Change even when I … [Read more...]

Poor Little Rich Slum: Book Review

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Poor Little Rich Slum Written Rashmi Bansal and Deepak Gandhi with photos by Dee Gandhi  Published by Westland Ltd in 2012 Available on Flipkart and Amazon Kindle   What does it tell you about a book when after reading half of it last night, I dream that I'm living in a slum? The dream was very vivid, complete with rats in an open drain and me having to jostle other people including some lecherous men to use a common toilet! As part of an experiment, I have lived in a slum in … [Read more...]

15 Ways To Be A Zen Mama

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It’s been quite a journey since I jokingly said in 2008, “I’m a Zen Mama now.” This was the response I gave when answering how I was handling two teenage boys. I had decided to change myself and my reaction to my children. I had decided to let go and stop worrying. Two books, a blog and an active Facebook page later, in 2012 I’ve never been busier or having so much fun! And I got closer to my kids as a result. How did I do it? How did I stop worrying, let go and get closer to my … [Read more...]

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