Tag: This Happened To Me
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A beautiful lesson, A life hack
Sitting in the middle seat of the aircraft between my daughter and son, I had no better option but to peek at the word puzzle my 10-year-old girl was trying to solve. It was the usual game involving words hidden in all directions: up, down, across, etc…As we moved from one page to another, I…
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What Makes You Stand Out?
The room filled with applause directed towards me as everyone stood up. The standing ovation lasted for a full twenty seconds. The charm of that space captivated me, leaving me startled. I captured the whole scene in my heart to keep it forever. Although my vanity wanted the moment to last a little longer. I…
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My perspective transformed my life
At the bustling airport, the piping hot tea slipped from my hand and landed on my thighs. At first, I was filled with dread. However, in a few minutes, I reflected on the situation. I began to realise that things could have been much worse. Settling into my seat comfortably, with a half-burned leg, I…
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Parenting Makes Life Simple and Easy
Over the years, I’ve learned to focus on the problem at hand. Photo by Henley Design Studio on Unsplash No love is as fierce as the one between a mother and her child! Our bond is one of a kind, as we share unique traits that run in the bloodline. I am amazed at how my ten…
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You Attract Your Dominant Thoughts
I have learned to make positivity a habit! Photo by Adele Morris on Unsplash This story was originally published in my substack newsletter: Magicbytes I walked into the gym, and the printed letters on her t-shirt caught my eye: “Believe in Miracles.” It made me smile. As I complimented the woman wearing it, she said, “Oh, this…
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Paint Your Days With More Colours
Break free of your mind. Photo by Kevin Fitzgerald on Unsplash This story was originally published in my substack newsletter: Magicbytes Today, I woke up to witness the grand beauty! It was neither the early morning sun rays protruding through the glass windows nor my favourite blue bird waiting to greet me at my kitchen outlet! It…
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Create Your Tiny Moments of Joy
I’ve learned little things can make a big difference Photo by Patrick Fore on Unsplash My son and I were heading to his class on a Saturday evening. As we got closer to the horse stable en route, it was time for our silly game about how lucky we were to spot a horse that day.…
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You Can Never Be Forgotten
Because you made them feel good about themselves Photo by Anna Shvets on Pexels Walking into the doctor’s office, I noticed the old building was no longer where the doctor was. It is just the reception now. The doctor met the patients in a new room across from the old one. With a couple of new…
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What Would You Do, Mommy?!
Asked my 9 year old daughter with curiosity. Photo by Daria Averina on Unsplash Alright, let’s play a game, I announced to my family. My daughter quickly kickstarted the game: Mommy, would you rather take off your clothes in a mall for $1000 or take $100 for doing nothing? I froze in my car seat. My…
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What Made You Happy Today?
Share it and inspire someone else! Photo by Cole Wyland on Unsplash Some days, I wake up with a burst of energy with my happy hormones scattered all over my body and mind. I feel grateful for everything big and small: From my morning cup of coffee to the blue sky that never loses its charm. Today…