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Purpose in life
Which aspects do you think makes a person unique? For years, I’ve been asking what my purpose is in life and how I discover it. In the meanwhile, I have been meandering lost and going through the mechanics of life. Today, I have got a feeling that my purpose in life is to simply the… Continue reading
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Goals
How often do you say “no” to things that would interfere with your goals? What are my goals, the one question I don’t ask myself enough. Why maybe because I don’t want to commit myself or are afraid of failure. Even if I do, I don’t stick to them more often than not beyond a… Continue reading
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Teleportation & Mindfulness
What’s a secret skill or ability you have or wish you had? I don’t have any secret skill or ability but have a long wish list like singing, dancing, playing an instrument, public speaking and definitely writing. However, if I could have any ability, it would be teleportation. The ability to go anywhere anytime just… Continue reading
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Wiser or just ageing?
Who was your most influential teacher? Why? I remember being in teens vaguely, and discussing with friends how old is 20s. We would be so grown up. With the same friends I remember contemplating how big we would be when we are in 30s. And at that time being in late 30s was probably unimaginable.… Continue reading
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Couch Potato Alert
What movies or TV series have you watched more than 5 times? 1. You have got mail – maybe 15 times if not more – absolutely LOVE it 2. Sex & the city Series – selected parts 3. Jhankar Beats- Another one of my favorite with classic comedy, enjoyed it even before I knew what… Continue reading
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There is no middle name to meddle with the main name!
What is your middle name? Does it carry any special meaning/significance? Continue reading
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Tell me something about yourself
What is one question you hate to be asked? Explain. I wasn’t great at cracking interviews, and in the process, they really cracked my confidence. For my summer internship, I probably tried my luck with 20-30 panels or maybe more but still couldn’t crack it. For final placement, I chickened out and appeared in the… Continue reading
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Prime Minister of India/President of the US
If you could be someone else for a day, who would you be, and why? At present, I am a mere mortal in a corporate job, and a lot of times, I am stressed about work, people, and situations. There are times when I struggle to sleep because the work is pending. Lately, I have… Continue reading
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LiiT
What is your favorite drink? It’s more than a drink, it’s common language that communicates the dire need to get high and float. It’s an emotion, wherever you are the other side understands and never let’s you down. I have been intoxicated with LiiTs in Mumbai and have sparse memory of reaching home, and I… Continue reading
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Warning…Sappy post ahead
Share one of the best gifts you’ve ever received. I am not the one for mush, sap, or sugar, and I never thought I would say this, but I feel and truly believe that my significant other is definitely the best gift received by me, ever. I would be lost without him… and the time… Continue reading
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Shtick, Routine.. the mundane
What bores you? I think the routine, the repetitive nature of life bores me. I crave some excitement, some newness every day, which is not how life is designed. Hence, practically life bores me, apart from maybe those rays of hope, the light peaking from some long forgotten hole, the hope of rainbow after a… Continue reading
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Try out different stuff
What advice would you give to your teenage self? I do have lots of advice to give to my teenage self. However, the biggest one would be to try out different stuff, have experiences, find your interest area, and live life to the fullest. That is definitely the time when you can experiment and discover… Continue reading
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The one on the fence
If there was a biography about you, what would the title be? The world is round so all roads would lead you to the starting point. I am also round, physically, so I am in synch with the world. The coin is round and still has two sides. My thought process is so rounded that… Continue reading
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Is there anyone who hasn’t?
Have you ever unintentionally broken the law? The number of laws existing in any state are humongous and I don’t think anyone except for maybe toddlers would have survived on earth without breaking any law. Just to put it into perspective, there are laws pertaining to house construction and maintenance, if you step out of… Continue reading
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A billion US dollar
What is the greatest gift someone could give you? So that I can retire and enjoy life. #wishfulthinking Continue reading
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Fun & Learning
What colleges have you attended? I have had the privilege of experiencing college twice in my lifetime. College life was largely equivalent to friends, fun and frolicking. This was especially true for graduation. Made some friends for life and had lots of fun. Post graduation had its own charm as was my first hostel experience.… Continue reading
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Really?
Do you play in your daily life? What says “playtime” to you? I am not sure of the engine at work behind these prompts but something really seems to have broken down. It’s a start of a new year so a little more topical and positive prompts would have been more apt and secondly a… Continue reading
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Being mentally and physically healthy
What are your biggest challenges? It’s 2024 here and hopefully will be able to make progress on my health part. Shedding that extra body weight to become fit and mental weight to be positive and happy. Happy 2024 to everyone. May you make progress in all your resolutions this year 🖖🤞👍 Continue reading
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Choices & Life
What makes you feel nostalgic? The life goes on .. no matter what. I am one of those who has always maintained that new year is nothing but a change in date like the other 364 days. The life is full of phases, from full of hope when young, to maybe cynical and this year… Continue reading
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People and Pursuits
What relationships have a positive impact on you? I feel my appreciation for relationships is increasing as I am growing older. I am a reserved individual who only feels comfortable sharing my innermost thoughts, fears and aspirations with only you my dear virtual friends. Understandably, I probably don’t have a very wide blanket of relationships.… Continue reading
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Escaping Universe
When are you most happy? When I was a kid, I was that kid who was always smiling or laughing, no matter what. I have had random adults come over to me and wonder and appreciate the fact. At that time the thought would occasionally cross my mind, what was the big deal about it.… Continue reading
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Political Lenses
How have your political views changed over time? I am not the most educated individual to talk about Political Ideologies and on top of that share my views on the same. What I do believe is fairness and the right of every individual to live respectfully. The same includes the right to quality education, food,… Continue reading
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Mindful Space
You get to build your perfect space for reading and writing. What’s it like? Space needs to be mental as well as physical. Mentally I need to be free from distractions and other pressing responsibilities or should have the capability to block those demands on my time when it’s time for reading or writing. Physical… Continue reading
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An ode to Cycling
What is your all time favorite automobile? Not sure if Bicycle counts as an automobile but it is definitely my all-time favorite. Have you experienced the thrill of going down the hill on a bicycle with little to protect you! The thrill of early morning ride when you just have the company of birds and… Continue reading
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Umm..Creative?
How are you creative? I have never thought myself to be creative unless escaping the wrath of parents after scoring low marks counts. As a kid, I would find new and absurd ways to hide my marks just so that I could avoid the much required scolding. Now I wonder maybe it would have been… Continue reading
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Judging versus Intuition
Are you a good judge of character? What is character? For me it means if someone means well, can be trusted to do the right thing most of the times, as ultimately we all are humans. I am someone who likes everyone and largely trusts everyone to do the right thing. Some people call me… Continue reading
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Have fun!
What was the last thing you did for play or fun? “Have fun!” is my obligatory qualifier after every wish like ‘Happy Birthday 🎂 Have fun!’, ‘Bbye, have Fun!’, ‘Happy New Year, have fun!’. I hope you get the flow. I somewhere feel, if you are having fun than all is well and infact probably… Continue reading
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Grocery List for Mind & Soul?
List your top 5 grocery store items. I had to make the prompt somehow less mundane, hence the twist. My sincere apologies to prompt creators. What are we besides Mind and Soul? We also are body which is our physical manifestation but then what is body without mind and soul! My top 5 grocery items… Continue reading
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The Unplanned Path
Is your life today what you pictured a year ago? I was participating in the Toastmasters Speech Evaluation contest today and the master of ceremony asked the audience ‘You all have a vision for yourself right?’ and quipped in jest its really sad if you don’t. It was a light hearted comment but it made… Continue reading
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Talking to myself
What could you do less of? I need to stop thinking so much and start acting. I do act but I need to definitely stop thinking so much. I also talk to myself at times.. out aloud. Yes you read it right and people around me stare at me like I am crazy. Maybe I… Continue reading
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Happy Cocoon
What skills or lessons have you learned recently? There is so much to learn that I always feel so inadequate somehow. The canvas of being can be so eclectic with its endless opportunities and possibilities that if we feel that we know everything than we are living in a cocoon. Probably its a blessing to… Continue reading
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Blue & Green Zones
What cities do you want to visit? I feel travel feeds the soul. It adds perspective and widens the tapestry of life. I am not really the most avid traveller but have been lucky to visit few countries. Next on my list are blue zones of the world and for those who may not know… Continue reading
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Hope
Tell us one thing you hope people say about you. I hope people say I am a good human being, smart, intelligent, helpful and someone who has a voice and takes stand where it matters. Hope it’s not too much to ask for. I would like to believe that I don’t care what people say… Continue reading
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Birth of My Rambles
Tell us about your first day at something — school, work, as a parent, etc. First of everything has a special place in our hearts. Whether it is the first kid, kid’s first step, kid’s first day in school, that first medal or first crush. My first attempt at writing was an academic cum social… Continue reading
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Stepping into the spotlight
Have you ever performed on stage or given a speech? My knees were trembling and I was pacing up and down the hall, constantly shaking my hands to dispel that nervousness. I woke up earlier than usual, surprisingly alert without even my usual cup of coffee. Today was the day of Area Evaluation contest where… Continue reading
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Embracing the Cartoon within us
What are your favorite physical activities or exercises? Cartoons are defined as funny, distorted or exaggerated depiction of a real living being or thing. This makes me wonder, aren’t we as it is funny enough, why is there a need to exaggerate us. I don’t think you believe me.. let me make an attempt to… Continue reading
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Inspired Journeys
What is something others do that sparks your admiration? I admire perseverance and excellence. If I see someone who is fit because of hard work and strong will , I admire the determination. When I see a someone cycling for 100s of kms despite having a regular life, I admire their drive and motivation to… Continue reading
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Beyond the Calendar
What positive events have taken place in your life over the past year? I wonder at times, why does it matter if it’s 2022, 2023 or soon 2024. It is just a transition to a new day like we see 364 more times in a year. What is the significance of a new year? I… Continue reading
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Cinque Terre
Share five things you’re good at. Numero Cinq reminded me of a place I visited long back in 2018 in Italy, Cinque Terre which literally means Five lands. It was a heavenly place with deep blue water and not as crowded as other touristy places. It was unfortunately a day trip but I still fell… Continue reading
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Overthinking
What is one thing you would change about yourself? At first I thought, I should skip the prompt as the list would be too long and what is the point of getting into this negative spiral. And as providence would have it, I knew exactly what I would like to change and that’s .. drumroll..… Continue reading
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Creature of Night
Are you more of a night or morning person? Night, a unique time that defies the conventional definition of a day, despite being part of it. The time when even sun goes for a nap and leaves behind moon, as it’s sentry looking out with a wink. The time when even a tick of the… Continue reading
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Dress up
What are your two favorite things to wear? “Dress up for the, position you aspire to be in” “Dress up for the occasion” “First impression is the last impression” “Love at first sight” “Judge a man by his shoes and women by their nails”.. I think.. There are many such adages floating around emphasizing the… Continue reading
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Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger
What’s the hardest decision you’ve ever had to make? Why? Like everyone, I also went through a phase and had to make some tough decisions, probably for the first time. And at that time, I was disheveled, lost and frustrated. I thought it will not end. Thankfully, it did and despite the self-doubt, despite the… Continue reading
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Am I Lost
I wonder who am I, I wonder what do I want, I wonder am I the only one, Am I lost? I ask myself everyday, What am I doing wrong, Am I doing something right, Am I really lost? I have all this burden, Not sure if the burden is real, It seems real to… Continue reading
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The colors of Holi
Do you or your family make any special dishes for the holidays? I felt like writing a depressing post today, baring the inner turmoil and angst, albeit for no reason as I am told at times. Do you ever feel that nobody really understands you, knows you for who you are and if they would… Continue reading
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Meandering Mind
If you didn’t need sleep, what would you do with all the extra time? I may not need that slice of pizza loaded with cheese or that bar of dark chocolate but I still want these things. Similarly, we don’t need a lot of stuff like wardrobe full of clothes, the innumerable toys we give… Continue reading
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Peeves of Harry Potter
Name your top three pet peeves. Have you ever wondered what words are and how they originated? Who invented the language and why was a word given a meaning it was given? This post is not about exploring these questions. The prompt reminded me of the playful ghost in Harry Potter ‘Peeves‘. He was the… Continue reading
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Stepping into the spotlight
My knees were trembling and I was pacing up and down the hall, constantly shaking my hands to dispel that nervousness. I woke up earlier than usual, surprisingly alert without even my usual cup of coffee. Today was the day of Area Evaluation contest where I was supposedly a participant. In the qualifying round for… Continue reading
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To finding my Geet
Who are your current most favorite people? I have grown up in a family who does not believe in expressing love especially through words and that too publically. Less is more for us. PDA is not for us. Hence, I cringed a bit with this prompt and thought about skipping it. I still would not… Continue reading