Hello folks! This week started on a low note as updates on the Nepal earthquake and it’s devastation continued to pour in every minute. Overall, April has not been an exciting month for me. I have been tied down by ‘busy’ work, and my mom’s surgery added to the stress. I feel like I have a lot of catching-up to do on several fronts, and positive thinking is one of them! One negative thought often leads to another, and most of us find it difficult to stay optimistic and cheerful during tough times. Negativity and pessimism also lead to short tempers and angry words…
The devastation caused by the earthquake in Nepal is heart wrenching. Hope, strength and prayers to all struck by this tragedy. (Image Source)
Aloha everyone! Have you heard of the breathtakingly beautiful region of Leh & Ladakh? Ladakh is a part of the mountainous state of Jammu & Kashmir, India, and a visit to the region will leave you mesmerized and speechless. A landscape dotted with amazing peaks, flowing rivers, mighty glaciers and bright blue skies – nature at its untamed best! Add to it the simple lifestyle, Buddhist culture (Ladakh is known to have the largest number of monasteries), rich food and you have a recipe for the most amazing travel experience ever! I was very fortunate to visit this magical land in August 2013, and will share memories from…
Happy Monday everyone! I had a fun weekend, and will share more details on the same later in the week! But for now, let’s focus on some wonderful Monday morning inspiration which will help start the week on a positive note. For today’s post, I am sharing some of my favorite Buddhist quotes on ‘patience‘. There is no way I can do justice to compiling all the inspiring and wise Buddhist quotes out there, and I do not intend to try that in any post. However, I did want to share some of my favorite Buddhist quotes on something I truly want to inculcate in my life – being patient.…
Happy Monday lovelies! Hope your week is off to a fabulous start. April is turning out to be a super busy month for me, I have a jam packed schedule with projects lined up for 2 consecutive weeks! As spring gives way to summer and we step into the second quarter of 2015, I see things slowing down around me. I feel that as we move on and settle into a daily routine, we tend to get less mindful of the intentions and aspirations we set for ourselves in the beginning of the year. The initial euphoria around our resolutions and hobbies takes a backseat, and we get busy…
