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Little joys

I thought of this when I noticed the tiny budding leaves of the Aparajita creeper growing in my house. Somehow, this plant gives me a quiet kind of happiness. Watching the fresh leaves emerge, noticing how quickly they grow when given space and the right environment — it feels reassuring. The leaves look so alive, so fresh. When it blooms, the flowers add another layer of beauty. Sometimes there are many at once; sometimes I wait for days, only to spot a single flower growing somewhere just out of my reach. And yet, that wait makes it no less special. My liking for this plant has grown so much that I collect its seeds and offer to share them, hoping more people can experience the simple joy this creeper brings. If I really think about it, there are so many moments when I want to focus on the good things around me, but my mind just doesn’t cooperate. And yet, something as small as a plant manages to gently pull me away from my usual thoughts. How does something so simple do that? And wh...

Me time

How is it to be alone ? Different people relate this in different ways, their thought may be constant all the time or at time it differs with the state of mind or circumstances or point in time. How so ? First of all it depends on the basic nature of an individual, then how he/she has been brought up/ likings/past experiences/ peer group and its impact/ age group/ what is the current state of mind and overall state of mind/ whether generally he or she is alone or otherwise. If i have to describe about myself, i have always been with my people, they would never really leave me, alone in the house, or let me go out alone or rather even with friends. So even as a kid when left alone in the house was a thrill game, what would I really do, should i play, watch tv , talk to friends ? I would really be able to do all this stuff with all around, but its just the thrill perhaps that makes you feel , just do something different. This is how i grew up. Somehow i would have always wanted to have ...

Rebound

The word says it all — to bounce back. We’ve all seen people who’ve done it — faced something tough and still found their way back. Our first reaction? “Wow, how lucky,” or “how strong.” But is it really just luck? I’ve come to feel it’s more about attitude. Luck may help, yes, but it’s attitude that decides how far we rise after a fall. Even luck can tire before a strong mindset does. There have been times I blamed the environment, people, or even myself. Some things are in our control, some aren’t — but what we choose to do next makes all the difference. They say don’t let people or situations affect you. Easier said than done. When your mind keeps replaying the same thoughts, it drains your positivity. That’s where the rebound slows. So, what helps? Catch that loop in your head before it grows. Take a small step — just start. Smile, lift your head, and tell yourself — I’m going to do this. Rebounding doesn’t happen overnight, but each day you decide to rise, you’ve already begun.