positivity – Page 28

Heal-thy

As we grow older, as we continue to go through the ups and downs of life, the number of not-so-good experiences go up. And life has a way of triggering these memories, reminding us of these parts of life that we’d rather not talk about. Oh yes, the past can hurt. But you can eitherContinue reading “Heal-thy”

Closed Doors

I’ve never believed in coincidences. Nothing happens just like that or for no reason. We may not understand why, we may not be aware of how circumstances brought us to where we are today. But I do believe in divine providence, God is constantly at work striving to make the best of our choices. OftenContinue reading “Closed Doors”

Joy vs Happiness

I was always confused about the difference between joy and happiness. Some say that joy is just a state of mind which is focused on seeking positivity, pleasant experiences, positive thoughts while happiness is based on circumstances, external factors. As I see it, joy is something deeper, something more profound. Joy brings you comfort andContinue reading “Joy vs Happiness”

Taking the Leap

Here’s a lovely story on dealing with obstacles. Two students were asked to meet their teacher at the start of a track through the forest. He gave them instructions to follow the path to its conclusion, in preparation for a test later in the week. The path had two sides, one side was clear andContinue reading “Taking the Leap”

Fill the Gap

When I read this post, I was taken back to my younger days. My dad passed away when I was three and growing up with a single working parent isn’t all that easy. There are so so many people who went out of their way to “fill the gap”, who were there for us. FamilyContinue reading “Fill the Gap”

What to do instead of comparing?

We often catch ourselves playing the comparison game. Each of us have our own triggers that cause us to fall into the trap of comparing, thus resulting in our confidence taking a nose dive! We all know the gut wrenching feeling that arises when we see or hear something that immediately has us second guessingContinue reading “What to do instead of comparing?”

Wonder, Bread

Seeing beauty in things we consider beautiful is easy. Enjoying a sunset, relishing the mountain-top view, soaking in the calm ocean, finding peace in a still river, dancing in the rain…the list goes on! The problem is that there aren’t enough of these moments as we get too occupied with our jobs, daily chores. SeekingContinue reading “Wonder, Bread”

The Power of Appreciation

When was the last time you told someone that you appreciate them? It is something we often take for granted, especially with the people we love and appreciate the most. Sometimes this happens because we’re around them all of the time. Sometimes it’s because we think they surely know how we feel about them. OrContinue reading “The Power of Appreciation”

P.A.T.H.

We go through a whole gamut of emotions everyday, each with varying degrees of intensity and duration. Most of us are very comfortable with expressing our positive emotions. At the same time, we tend to struggle dealing with our negative emotions. I still have a hard time expressing myself when it comes to negative feelings.Continue reading “P.A.T.H.”

Be Flawsome!

I came across this post on LinkedIn a few days back and it just brought a big smile to my face. We are all fallible human beings and we live in a world of flaws. And yet ironically, most of us (including myself!) place a high value on perfection. Why chase a facade of unattainableContinue reading “Be Flawsome!”