musingswhileunlearning

Photo by BoliviaInteligente on Unsplash   That one thing you must do before the year ends. Decide as soon as you read this blog and then “Just Do it”, Nike style!   Every year begins with resolutions for most of us, with sincere intentions and then life happens (it is always happening but we realise it when things go awry). Overwhelm, self-pity, self-sabotage; basically, the lack of balance which leads to all that and more.   Depending on our life circumstances and our mental make-up etc., we give up as early as January and if not, surely by June. We may get a sudden boost in the right direction near our birthday but even that does not last that long.   There are people who are exceptions, of course, and if you are one of those, kudos to you and I am glad we haven’t met.   For lesser mortals, who succumb, this one is for you. Hey! Uber disciplined folks are welcome too. No discrimination here.   Two months to go! We cannot reverse time...

  Altruistic or Codependent, what are you? Does the question seem vague or as though it is an odd choice between two options which aren’t necessarily related? Think again. It was an eye-opener for me as well. In fact, the past two years or more have been such a roller coaster ride for me, in terms of spiritual growth if you’d like to call it that. I would describe it as a process that has shaken a lot of my core concepts making the “musingswhileunlearning” blog title a prophecy of sorts! Altruism is when you have selfless concern for another’s well-being. Your act of kindness, be it to a stranger or someone you know rises out of the pureness of your generous heart with no vested interest, even remotely. This was a term taught to me when I was in grade seven, by my father. He believed and still does in opening his heart out to anyone that might need it with no agenda underlying it. Being naturally inclined to be of service, this piece of wisdom has stayed with me since, allowing m...

When dark clouds surround us, like the current situation the world over- with this dreadful pandemic that has changed our lives, we tend to recollect our past, our good times and bad; our follies and our lost friendships; our loved ones who have passed on; those relationships that we'd rather keep under wraps  and important events that have dotted our journey. Today, I have reached a place in my life where I can see things from a different perspective- where all those clichés make sense. No, I do not claim to know it all but I am willing to delve deeper into issues that trigger unpleasant emotions. I need and I am ready for a cleanse from all things that stop me from being the person I am meant to be- and thus, I begin my inner child healing. My aim, with every piece that I write to share with an audience (including the light-hearted, frivolous ones), is laced with the hope that I might benefit even a single soul with my words while bringing solace to my own self. It is my...