Tag: Inspiration
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The Power of Listening to the Quiet
With your heart! Photo by Katerina Pavlyuchkova on Unsplash This story was originally published in Magicbytes, my substack newsletter. Turn off that noisy mind. In the still silence, the world speaks to us in ways, only our hearts can interpret. Recently, I was flying with my husband and two kids. We usually book all three seats in…
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Your Wait Time Could Transform Your Life
Forever! Photo by Aleksandra Sapozhnikova on Unsplash This story was originally published in Magicbytes, my substack newsletter. Waking up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee, I used to scroll through my WhatsApp chats. Every time there was a text notification from my best buddies’ group, I felt thrills. But it was so short-lived when the…
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You Are the Boss of Your Life!
Choose wisely! Photo by Valeria Zoncoll on Unsplash This story was originally published in Magicbytes, my substack newsletter. Today, I want to celebrate a milestone with you! After all the rest and recovery from a surgical procedure, I finally finished my first 5k run in the last three months. In my last seven years of running,…
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Eat. Exercise. Rest. Repeat.
DEP Book Project: Exercise/Healthy Eating Tips Photo from Pexels by Miriam Espacio God created humans with the most complex system ever, the human body! The body’s unique design allows it to self-heal and live through adverse weather conditions and extreme environments. While He carefully chose to automate the body’s internal working, he willfully left the maintenance work…
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Have You Eaten The Frog Yet?
I do, every day! Photo by Murtada Mustafa on Pexels Brian Tracy in his book “Eat that frog” talks about how to finish the most difficult and daunting task, first thing in the morning to avoid procrastinating. He says, “Eat that big ugly frog first.” And after only 3 years of reading that book, I’ve finally put…
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I Want to Be Just Like Her
100-Word Memoir At all times! Author’s Photo I touch the pit with my bare hands. In the deepest dark, my senses are as void as my feelings. With wet eyes, I struggle hard to swallow the pain. Breathing in the air relieves me a bit, at least for that moment. One cannot fall further from this…
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Your Motivation May Come From Unexpected Places
Never stop looking Photo by Shane Stagner on Unsplash It is not the powerful lectures, sparking conversations, or the voluminous self-help books that spring me into action immediately. The casual unyielding comments and witty one-liners light up my inner fire in no time. Once found, I keep feeding on that energy forever! If you want to fly,…
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Your Best Time Is Now
Just be, and enjoy being -Eckhart Tolle. Photo by Jared Rice on Unsplash If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present -Lao Tzu. Being present in the moment helps me look forward to the uncertainties…
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How I Got Likes for My Story?
And you can too! Photo by Roberto Nickson on Unsplash If you are losing faith in human nature, go out and watch a marathon -Kathrine Switzer. I am a runner first. Then only a writer. When running for a cause, we don’t leave anyone behind. We always run to the finish line even when we know someone…