All is well that ends well.
It is not just a saying for us it is a ritual that we follow every year end.
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Ending things on the happy note not only makes the coming year cheerful but also make the present one contenful.
All is well that ends well.
It is not just a saying for us it is a ritual that we follow every year end.
Ending things on the happy note not only makes the coming year cheerful but also make the present one contenful.
When I hear about diversity and inclusion, one thing that strikes my mind is our mighty nature. Mother Nature bestows us with a myriad of life lessons that teach humankind many aspects of living life with oneness and harmony. Nature is a beautiful example of diversity n inclusion whereby different species of flora and fauna have equal space to flourish.
The more diverse the ecosystem, the more its capability to survive any calamities and disturbances as each resource of nature balances each other.
With Christmas chimes already ringing high, the environment is filled with enthusiasm and oneness. Sparkling rows of red and green lights indicate the festival's onset. Everywhere we find various things in stores in shades of red, be it clothing range, home decor articles, or even edible items that wear the Christmas colors. We often have an implication, or to put it more correctly, we associate each tangible and intangible thing with different colors. For example, when we talk about love, compassion color red flashes in our mind, or red strawberries look so tempting. The color red also symbolizes the color of Christmas eve. Apart from red, the colors related to Christmas are gold, blue, green, and white.
Partitions are sad, grieving, nostalgic, and have many tales to tell. Hyderabad, part two of the partition trilogy by Manreet Sodhi Someshwar, tells the story of the wealthiest princely state in the world just after India attained independence.
The cover is colorful, camouflaging the name partly with the background of chandeliers dangling in a room that seems to give a glimpse of Mughal grandeur.
Study yourself, unmask the unreal, and rejoice with peace.
Looking inward for every solution in life makes you confident and boosts your decision-making skills. Look within to understand unreal aspects that make no sense in life. Deep dive into yourself for your eternal peace and happiness.
We have expressed 'How Self-introspection aids in peaceful living' in Triquint poetry.
Every celebration is incomplete without sumptuous food and lip-smacking snacks, and to serve guests, we need plenty of cutleries. Single-use plastic has been banned in India since July 2022, and we need alternatives for it. Narayana Peesapaty, the Bakeys founder, built the alternative a decade ago.
Games always remain the most accessible means to learn anything that remains deep-rooted throughout our lives. Games are for all; every child has the right to play, and it also benefits them indoors, outdoors, or online. "Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning," Mr. Rogers brilliantly put across the point to prove the importance of playing in a child's life.
Why Games are important
• Games are the best way to refresh one's mind
• It is the most exciting way to spend a quality fun time.
• It opens the door to imagination
• It helps nurture the creative side
• It builds a strong foundation
• It teaches us important life lessons.
Self-help books are my favorite genre as I genuinely believe learning is a lifelong process, and one can learn at any point in life. With a keen interest in these books, I am sharing my honest review of the much-talked book "Do Epic Shit" by Ankur Warikoo.
The book cover is as plain as it can be, yet the simplistic approach with the font and color makes the book peep out through bookshelves when you want to look out for it. The book will grab your attention with bold fonts and a yellow cover. The book title may sound a little weird, but Ankur Warikoo hits the bull's eye by writing a title in slang that today's youth understand and follow.
Managing finances for a family is a huge responsibility as it has to cover the needs, wants, and aspirations of the future. The balance between earnings and savings makes life different, depending on the decisions taken regarding finances while being practical.
While budgeting has a more significant role to play in finance, here I present a few factors that can make personal finance planning smooth. Besides, it helps me cater to all the family's needs yet save for the future and emergencies.
Celebrating 75 years of Independence of India, we are celebrating Amrit Mahotsav this year 2022. Our leaders have always led the nation on a prosperous path and guided us with their words. We have encapsulated powerful quotes from the Prime Ministers of India and famous quotes from the President of India. We present 75 quotes by the PM of India & President of India in total.
Collating all the quotes is our way to celebrate Amrit Mahotsav with 75 quotes from the PM & President of India and sharing a glimpse of history with our readers on our blog.
The first Prime Minister of Independent India was known as 'Chacha Nehru' for his love for children.
1. "Without peace, all other dreams vanish and are reduced to ashes."
2. "Citizenship consists in the service of the country."
3. "Facts are facts and won't disappear on account of your likes."
4. "The children of today will make the India of tomorrow."
The second Prime Minister of India gave his services from
5. "Industrialization relations are of the highest importance from every point of view including that of production."
6. Water gushing out of thousands of springs at different places cannot move the wheels of a big engine to carry out very heavy tasks. But the channeled flow of the same water in the bed of a stream will, however, be irresistible and can become a source of tremendous energy.
“Health is not valued until sickness comes.” This beautiful quote by Thomas Fuller is a gentle reminder to all of us. As parents, we are always vigilant toward our kids’ health, telling them to be careful and follow hygiene protocols so they don’t fall sick. But have we ever pondered, do only children need to be careful? Shouldn’t adults be careful too?
Because when we fall sick, the chances of our child getting that infection from us is higher. Not only do children need to #FightAgainstFlu, but adults also need to.
Before we get to how you can protect yourself from the flu, let us understand what is flu or influenza and how it can affect our health.
We always hear about big cities in the US when discussing education hubs, business hubs, tourist destinations, or architectural marvels. Several not-so-bigger cities offer equal opportunities in every field. One such city in Ohio is Cincinnati.
Cincinnati is a storied city with much to offer. Once called the “Paris of America,” it’s filled with stunning architecture like the Music Hall and Cincinnation Hotel.
The University of Cincinnati was founded in 1819 and is now one of the largest schools in the nation. It’s home to several sports teams, over 40 local breweries, a line-up of delicious restaurants, and an art and entertainment scene that keeps the locals busy.
The next time you’re looking at Cincinnati houses for sale, check out one of the many fun things to do in Queen City.
According to reports, nearly 48% adults and 68% teenagers reported that bad sleep affected their mental health.
When we say representing our country on the global platform, we count on many events like sports, entertainment, business collaborations, and beauty pageants. Beauty pageants are a delight to watch, and my favorite part of the pageant is the question-answer round and, of course, the ultimate crowning moment. So, let's have a look at some of the fascinating facts of Miss India Beauty Pageant crowns.
Learning is a life-long process, and one becomes young at heart when he/she starts learning. We have always been good learners, so when it came to learning about podcasting and blogging, we picked the book ‘Podcasting, Wellness & Monetizing for Writers in India’ by our dear blogging friend Dr. Amrita Basu. It is certainly a Guide Book On Podcasting, Wellness & Monetization.
We enter the second half of 2022, and a big change shakes the nation, that is Single- use of plastic is banned in India. The government of India has banned many items that were part of our daily life from usage. The huge step by the government of India will help the nation to combat plastic pollution. In this blogpost, we shall cover, how the single-use plastic ban affects the nation, how it affects the manufacturers, and what people have to do, with alternatives for plastic things.
These items are not recyclable and do not degrade with time. After the usage of these items, they land up in the trash where the landfills are filled. We have to make it a stop sooner or in a few decades, we will be witnessing mountains of plastic near us. The adverse effect of single-use plastic causes severe damage not only to the terrestrial ecosystem but also to the aquatic.
Freedom in all means makes a person joyful and live happily. One of the freedoms we shall focus on today is financial freedom. All would agree to the quote “"Financial freedom is mental, emotional, and education process." By Robert Kiosaki. Are we conscious about financial freedom while working for finances 24*7 . If you wish to assess your financial freedom, take this quiz on financial freedom .
Today we are sharing our views about the book “The 5 Laws of Financial Freedom, A practical handbook for the financial well-being of Indians” by Neha Jain popularly known as digimother.
The book cover is simple with the book title and subtitle; the appealing color yellow on the cover makes a reader believe that financial laws can be understood by a naïve person too.
The book covers 5 laws in the step by step manner explaining to the reader the importance of money and how we need to make a good relationship with money. The book is divided into 5 chapters each starting with a reason to learn about finances to attain happiness and ultimately the freedom to manage life.
Actions can lead to changes in life, and the intentions of a person can make him/her place never thought of. Intentions of a person are showcased through words and actions, let us see if the Good Intentions got on the right track.
Good Intentions by Kasim Ali's book cover grabs attention instantly as the book title is written in bright colors. The caricature of the lead characters of the story finds its place on the cover.
Investing in a vehicle for the family is a very big decision and needs to be done considering all the factors. Be it a two-wheeler or a four-wheeler many aspects need attention. After the Covid 19 breakdown family of more than 3 members started looking for a means of communication that was safe, comfortable, hygienic, and handy in the wee hours of an emergency. This could only be achieved by owning a personal car. One has to consider all the benefits of purchasing a car and how the entire kin can utilize it to the maximum.
Purchasing a car is a lifetime investment and that has to be done right by calculating all the pros and cons, we assessed and found that there are many benefits of purchasing a car, and here are a few listed below.
Curly hair is like a Cancerian: pretty, twisted, and with a mind of its own! The love-hate relationship with my hair since I was a kid because I never knew how to tackle my twirled tendril-like hair, and for that I always had short hair. After having used several shampoos and conditioners, I have finally come across a range that can suit my A3 curls. Hence, I present to you my take of Curlvana’s ultimate kit.
First up, let’s know a little more about the brand. Curlvana as the name suggests is a curl-care range. It is a cruelty-free, eco-friendly, dermatologically approved brand, which doesn't include harsh chemicals like parabens, sulfates, silicones, phthalates, artificial fragrances, etc. Their lineup currently consists of 5 products that work for curly, wavy, and coiled hair across different porosity levels.
Stage set with all opportunities for few and barren land to few, this is the equality we all live. Accepting the harsh truth of life, many people work towards reaching the pedestal, but then other groups are not inclusive to welcome them.
We all shall create a world where anyone can reach any stage or a group, and that person is welcomed based on their abilities and effort and nothing else. The thoughts on inclusion are shared in form of Slam poetry below.
Walking in the dream designer wear, perfect lighting, suitable makeup, along with best friends and family to appreciate you is a dream one always wishes for until someone wakes you up and brings you to the real world. Isn’t this dream sounds relatable to you?
Every bride wishes for lavish traditional wear that makes her day memorable for years and years to come, and for this, she searches for hundreds of options, follows fashion magazines, takes suggestions from friends, and finally zeroes in the one dress that fits aptly to her.
Have you ever encountered your fear face to face and the need to face it because the lives of your loved ones are at stake? Well, in the book "Bibi Blundermuss and the Tree Across the Cosmos", written by Andrew Durkin has to face it.
The children's book with a strong message of the win over your fears and identifying your strengths has done complete justice to the storyline.
The cover of this children fantasy book has Bibi looking confused among the woods, the color combination of the cover is apt to take you to the fantasy world where trees have their own world and challenges. Stick in Bibi hand, gives us a hint of her being fighter in the story.
Newness is what we look for after a long mundane routine, be it a new hobby or new clothing, or a new décor. Adding a little bit of change in furniture settings or a few additions in the home can bring a lot of freshness. John Saldino aptly quoted, “A house is much more than a mere shelter—it should lift us emotionally and spiritually”. Home makes us feel the comfort we look for and lift our energy levels instantly. One of the major parts of the home is a bathroom, which requires timely upliftment and maintenance too.
With the increasing hardness of water and supplies from a water tanker, the quality of water is declining day by day, and for the same, we need to replace the bath fittings often. To have a well-fitted bathroom is not a luxury but a necessity to lead an undisturbed life.
In life, whenever we are confused about what to pick, and when many options come up it is really difficult to select the right choice. Many times, we look at all the prospective choices and start analyzing them one by one. What we want in life or what outcome we are expecting becomes our main focus, and we start noting down all the possibilities that fit right for the choice to stand correct in the future. It is the most common approach humans follow, and it is called the selection process where we make decisions with help of the brain and mind citing all the possibilities for a good outcome.
We rise, breathe, observe, and sleep each day; the only difference we can make each day is how we perceive it through our learnings while taking each step towards goals. Ozuna brilliantly said, “Aura is what one reflects in the heart, what you bring into the world, and what people want to learn from you.”
The aura of a place can create a great impact on our thinking patterns and how we react to situations in life. For being optimistic in life one has to create an environment such as surrounding oneself with like-minded people, placing things that bring in positivity, and indulging in soothing music and blissful fragrance.
When one step towards mystery leads to another ,you are entering a world where any turn could be devilish or a step away from humanity.
The Devils Whispers by Lucas Hault will take you on a journey that is different, unseen and heart wrenching. The cover has a castle on a dark night day with eyes piercing from behind. The cover creates a mystic effect.
Plot Gerard Woodward visits the castle to meet Mr Mathers to process his will. But soon finds that he is locked up in the room and when tries to create a channel of freedom he starts feeling feeble besides missing his beloved Raleyn . Soon the unseen forces make things worse and things turn upside down. How Gerard escape route gives him more trouble to him and his loved one keeps readers at the nick of chair. Besides one mystery unfolds to find another one, each thread getting tangled in the story to make it complex as we move further.
You can do this if you are a mother.
You can easily understand the child's problem, you are a mother.
You must know why the baby's stomach aches as you are a mother.
These are some general statements every mother has heard of, agree? Mothers are the supreme human beings, and we all love our mothers to the core. There are little things that make a mother superior or if I may say the best to create the world for a child. Mothers have a connection with a child that cannot be substituted but wait before you make the mother stand on a golden jewelled pedestal.
It is said that realization comes from setbacks or sudden change and we all will agree that we have seen multiple changes post covid pandemic. Person's perspective, the way of living has completely changed, and the new way of living life to the fullest is the top priority.
Pandemic has also taught us that health is an important factor, and we should not ignore any health conditions. Because a healthy lifestyle plays a vital role in how we lead our life. There are many changes people are taking up, and one of the changes that can be easily done is to live in an environment that provides fresh air.
Managing our emotions is a very difficult task as our emotions are likely to be influenced by others' actions and the circumstances prevailing around us. If mastered, then it can help one to fight against all odds. There are situations where we need to control our emotions for example, in our work culture; we come across all walks of people there, and therefore we may face many moods and emotions related to them.
Expressing our feelings and thoughts makes one self different from others. If there was a day marked only to express what you feel about life, then a single day may not be enough for me whereas few others may convey it in few lines. We can understand our inner expressions and need to careful of it not to be influenced by the outer world.
A new beginning brings along a lot of happiness, excitement, and joy, and of course with it brings nervousness, slight anxiety about the performance, and mainly responsibility.
We always look for ways to excel as we firmly believe in accepting the change and moving ahead with time and simultaneously bracing ourselves for a novel approach.
You might be thinking about what new Blogging duo Meenal Sonal is going to bring, few asked us is it about the new category in our blog or the new format at our blog but let us tell you it is not about auraofthoughts blog. Then what, you must be guessing.
Deliberately each step afar downbeat tie,
Tried hard, struggled to connect right.
You remained untouched, commotion in me;
Each sign unfolded, lost you with hope key.
My existence turned ghost with dire smile,
No reason to walk an unaccompanied mile.
Reading is a solo activity that makes you indulge in this being involved leaving behind the world. World of responsibilities, the world of tasks, the world of judgments just vanishes when you open the book. You enter the world of happiness, contentment, experiences, and lessons.
Yes, such is the power of reading that can be experienced by everyone. The only effort one needs to do is to pick a book and open it.
In the 21st century, where each necessity is turning out to be digital, where the world is getting shorter with the help of technology, we all are heading towards a progressive world, but are we progressive in the thought process that makes society a better place for women.
This year's women’s day theme is #BreaktheBias, after more than a century of celebration(1911 to 2021) of International Women’s Day we all are still standing at the cross path where society is creating gender bias.
If you think you are supporting women by giving them options and freedom to choose then society at the same time is asking questions to women that are creating a huge gap between gender roles played and also passing statements that are subtle judgments. The Social pressure theory states that women are under high pressure than men due to this.
Stress and anxiety is a common scenario in each home as month of March starts ticking , not only for the students who take up board exams also for students appearing for the exams.
With Covid 19 cases going down the graph all the schools nation-wide are conducting the offline examinations of the senior classes and children who were confident earlier are now doubting their abilities and anxieties are building up.
Let this stress play a positive factor in your life rather than stressing one. Children needs to just stay focussed and follow simple ways to overcome the stress and give their best during examination. These are 10 simple ways that have worked well for my children, sharing with you all
begin your schedule early, it shall always keep you ahead of time, besides it gives you an ample of opportunity to prepare your calendar according to you. Setting your challenges and starting early helps as the hurry makes the best of things also go in haywire direction. A mountain cannot be climbed in a day, so primarily do not stress yourself with unrealistic goals. Make timetable that does not overburden you at the same time work hard honestly by pushing your boundaries to the best of your capabilities.
The parenting journey teaches us many aspects of life and one of the most important is to be a provider of all the necessary things that are best for the child. Parents take utmost care while selecting baby care products ranging from clothes to lotions, baby massage oil to diapers. With the rise in baby care range we get to know about brands that are making products that are best for the baby skin and today we are sharing about R for Rabbit Feather Diapers with you.
Sudha was a bit contented today, two pot full of water was the reason for her smile, "Ahh! this will be sufficient for Baba, Imli and me". Her lonely eyes were not in sync with her subtle smile, she was missing Deepa who used to accompany her walk.
Our surroundings are changing day by day, and so is our lifestyle, but one core value that ensure our happiness is to keep our family members safe and healthy. During the pandemic, we all have upscaled our cleaning routines and also adhered to a diet that builds our immunity. While trying many products that fit best for my family, I came across the brand PUER that has a wide range of naturally-derived home care and personal care products.
To ensure a healthy regime we have to be specific about the foods we consume and the time of its consumption, but don’t you think we are missing one crucial factor of a healthy diet? We are unconsciously overlooking the health of a plate in which we consume food. Yes, it is vital to check the condition of the utensils in which we cook and consume food and for that, we need a good cleansing agent.
With time things change and accepting the change with composure and smile is what we do each time. If you are a keen observer of our blog posts, then you might have noticed our logo in our creatives since the beginning of the year and if you have not observed it then we believe you might have focused more on words than the image. In both ways, that’s a win-win situation for a content creator. Let us share with you the thought process behind our logo, first let us share the logo here with you all.
For us, simplicity is what we look for when we created the logo and we are sharing the same in the thoughts in our blogposts. Here are each detail and meaning behind it in our logo.
Though a logo can be made in any shape, we choose a circle as we firmly believe life is full of circles and we are a firm believer in karma too. A circle also gives us the sense of completeness, and to walk relentlessly on the path to achieve the goal.
Reading has been an integral part of our life and the year 2021 has been a great year in terms of reading for us. We have successfully completed the reading challenge where we had set a reading target of 52; apart from that, we have also read around 20 short ebooks. If you are one who wants to ace the reading, then the post “How to ace in reading” will help you to do so.
In this blog post, we are sharing a few of the books that were the best read for us in 2021.
The story of 'Club you to Death' begins with Brig. The Dogra family visit the club and the next day the gym trainer Leo is found dead, the Crime Branch chief ACP Bhavani has been called to solve the case in a few weeks as this is a high-profile club and many fingers are being pointed to renowned persons. When the investigation begins ACP finds many loopholes in the club and also comes to know the past of the people who they are trying to silently shun under the carpet. All the interconnections of the people lead to many investigations that help the ACP to unravel the mystery in the end.
Book reviews have been one of the most important segments of our blog, and giving our commitment towards it we bring to you all the first book reviews of the year 2022.
Reading varied genres has been our conscious effort to increase our reading horizon, so we bring to you horror book reviews.
Young Blood, Ten terrifying college tales by Chandrima Das is a book in the horror genre. Book Cover has a title in the center in bold blood-red color with benches in the backdrop. Background color being greyish green gives a perfect start to read the book.
Book has 10 ten tales based on college days, and the haunted places are visited by college students besides all the horror stories related to the college or hostel are created by the author in each chapter. The bizarre story that does around college can be a true event in today’s life. Sometimes students take a leap of faith and start venturing the haunted sites on their own, and that is when the trouble starts. Does each hunt be adventurous and fun or do students remember these incidents as the dark patch of their life? The page-turner book holds you with most of the stories.
The storyline has the paranormal activities mentioned with a smooth flow that makes the story spooky and takes you to the edge where a reader has to decide what is real and what is not.
The new year has begun and with a new year comes the goals. To fulfill the goals one needs to be motivated in life and self-motivation can be achieved through reading and writing. We have collated 10 motivational quotes about life lessons from great leaders and explained their perspectives through our positivity lens.
1.
“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use,
the more you have.”
– Maya Angelou
Being creative is the way of life, you need not
take a paintbrush to paint or play with poetry words what you need is to
creatively complete your work and creatively enjoy a life that everything seems
joyful and even mundane chores become interesting.
2.
We want deeper sincerity of motive, a greater
courage in speech and earnestness in action. -Sarojini Naidu
Be it new year resolutions or any other challenge you take up in life, do it with realistic goals and approaches. Many post a message about the goals on social media and when the haze fades out we see that the sincerity towards reaching the goals was not strong. Don't take challenges or resolutions in a herd, decide what is best for yourself and then work towards it relentlessly.