Oxford Dictionary defines Dance as “A series of movements and steps that are usually performed to music”. But dictionary meanings can’t capture the essence of what the word would actually mean for a person. When I was around 12 years old, I started training for Indian classical dance form – Bharatanatyam. But as soon as …
I am sure we all know what Calm means. Calm means not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions. But can we always control our emotions? Or Should we not express our emotions? I don’t have answers and I am looking out for them. That’s why C is for Calm for me as …
Beauty is defined as a combination of qualities, such as shape, colour, or form, that pleases the aesthetic senses, especially the sight. When I look into the mirror, I see fine lines, a strand of grey hair, few black spots. Signs of ageing! Is it pleasing to the sight? Might be for some, as they …
Ambition is defined as a strong desire to do or achieve something. However, Ambition holds a different meaning for me. I took up my first job when I was 20 years old. This was the year 2000. I had completed graduation and worked at Wipro-Net as a customer support executive. Does anyone remember ‘dial-up connections? …
A to Z Challenge is aspirational for me. It is a means to raise my self- esteem, to raise my self -confidence and to prove to myself that ‘Yes’! I can write consistently. Confidently and with hope I signed up for the challenge but was initially confused about the theme. While contemplating the topics, I …
Last year I was a newbie to the blogging world. A week into April I got to know about the A- Z April challenge through few blogger groups on social media. I was amazed at the consistency and dedication with which bloggers wrote for the challenge. While reading their daily posts throughout the month of …
I write this post as I hear the beats of drums on the streets of Mumbai city in the background. The beats remind me of the various festivals I celebrated as a child. I reminisce the wonderful time I spent with my relatives. Staying in a nuclear family, festivals provided me the time to be …
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