02/02/2013

The first month of the New Year passed by rather quickly with many new things learnt and old things unlearnt. I am wiser than yesterday and relatively innocent than tomorrow.

Building the pace in the new place step by step. The house is slowly turning into a home by adding piece by piece to the comfort of the house.

Met an old friend after a long time and also met two online friends for real.

The walks are regular building stamina and speed.

The cooking is getting enjoyable.

The online forum The Chennai Bloggers Club is growing in leaps and bounds.

Life is good.

I am so very grateful and blessed.

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A lesson learnt

Today I learnt a very valuable lesson in my life and I'm grateful for that. Sometimes, one wonders . . . 

Joy always :)

11 Jan. 2013

My first post in this brand new year! The last year was wonderful in many ways and I hope this year will also be better than the last year.

The word that I want to remember this year is 'aware.' I would like to be aware of my actions, words, thoughts and inner health. I'm grateful to Galen Pearl for sowing the seed of having a word for the year.

As always, the list of gratitude is a never-ending one. Today I am grateful for:

* The early waking. I seem to have earned an extra hour or so
* The lovely place where we live. It's wholesome in many ways
* Money - the fruit of the work of our hands
* People who appreciate the finer aspects. They have taken time to notice
* Hands - for always enabling something
* A full fridge - makes me feel overwhelmed
* Smiles - received and given
* Hugs - it always lights up my being
* Conversations - for helping me to assess myself
* Being alive - to witness another year and many moments

Joy always :)

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31 December 2012

The last time I wrote an entry here, I was in another place. Thanks be to Almighty, we are now in a place that we are learning to love and enjoy. The last month especially has been a month of many changes - mental, spiritual and physical. I can sense that the Universe is hearing me out and trying its best to take care of me. Finally, I feel at peace with my surroundings and physical environment, which is very important for mental peace and serenity.

There have been difficult situations both online and offline but looking back it seems that they have passed on for good. The paths weren't easy and joyous always but we are still learning - leaning to make peace and plod on inspite of everything.

There have been sad events all around me but still I hope and have faith.

As I am on the threshold of 2013, I strive to be more aware and joyous.

Joy always.

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As we enter into a new phase and place :)

Tomorrow we leave this place. I have been here for about twenty-six months. In these months, many many important events of my life took place - submission of my Ph. D. thesis, my wedding, Chennai Bloggers Club among the many. I am thankful to providence for the wonderful blessings that were bestowed upon me and my family.

As we undertake our journey to another place, we carry a bit of this place in us. We can't be more thankful for everything thus far.

The journey continues . . .

All praise be to the Divine.

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Doing the happy dance with gratitude

He has been good to us. For a long time, my husband was looking for a permanent position to stabilise his career and on the 5th, we found out that he has been offered one. Wow! And soon, god-willing, we will be relocating to the land of sunshine, beaches and laughter - Goa.

Can't be more grateful.

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Today's gratitude

Today I am thankful for the people whose concern and care sweeps me off my feet. I am grateful for:

~ Our regular auto-rickshaw driver who is so caring that he takes extra effort to see that each detail is in place. Of course, his consistent questions are bit irritating but to know that he cares gives us a joyous feeling

~ The people in the restaurant where we eat regularly are so mindful of us that they see to it that everything is in place for us.

~ The students who toiled effortlessly for the success of the conference. It was a delight to see them move here and there tirelessly.

Travel gratitude

The second half of the year has been hectic with travelling to many places. I am grateful for the joy of travelling to Assam for the first time. It is wonderful to be able to revel in the beauty of new landscapes and people.

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Revelation

Today I learnt important lessons in life. I am thankful for that :)

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33

Another year

all grown up and all of 33

can't be more thankful

for the wholesome and holesome 32 years

life goes on 

richer and sweeter

by his grace

and his gaze

for he has made me

more than a conqueror

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