“I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes…you’re doing something.”
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― Neil Gaiman
A little away time from our work is needed for us to get back the spring in the step. And the benefits of taking this much-deserved, much-needed break have been downplayed (for obvious reasons!).
If there is something that can get the attention of almost anyone, irrespective of the age, it is a good story. And what breathes life into a story is the art of storytelling. How I missed those storytelling sessions from my childhood? Storytelling is an underrated art form, fighting for survival in this world of quick fix entertainment.
Excuses are like sugar-coated lies – instant gratification yet leaves a sticky residue in the mouth.
Should you make excuses to your children or should you tell them the truth?
It’s a difficult choice, like walking a tightrope.
Becoming a mother is a lifelong responsibility and a role which will bring about a range of challenges both expected and unexpected.
Happy Diwali! Wishing all my readers a safe and prosperous Deepavali. May the lights from the diyas brighten up the lives of all our loved ones! Stay safe and say no to crackers.
Is that a smart parenting strategy – rushing in to fix everything, or should it be doing less so they learn by themselves?
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