Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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How do you honour your mother’s legacy?
A mother’s love is like our own breath. Harmoniously, continually, and quietly doing its part. While we do acknowledge it’s presence it’s only when we begin to live consciously that its true essence fills our soul. What is your mother’s legacy? How do you honour it? This gorgeous woman in the photo has been my rock…
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A prayer for love, acceptance and fairness for all
As we celebrate Vaisakhi, Ramadan and Navaratri all during the same time let us pray for love, fairness and acceptance for all. Every human, every living being, all that exists in this universe is of one origin, one energy, one creator. As human beings we are all one. We are the same. Our dreams, desires,…
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Conscious living: how its an unending affair
Conscious or mindful living, is not a one time behaviour or pattern nor is it a linear growth process. It demands for awareness in every moment. Awareness of how we feel, how we act and how we react. It can help us dig deeper and get to the root of what pains us, what triggers…
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Age is not just a number it’s an honour and privilege
🥂Cheers to 59🥂 As I celebrate this beautiful number there are many thoughts floating about in my mind. As always here I am penning them down to share with you all. Age, I am thinking , is not just a number it’s a privilege and an honour. A chance every year to complete the circle…
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Gender bias: why we all need to step up
A very happy International Women Day to all the amazing women in my life. Congratulations to us all on coming such a long ways and constantly striving to move forward. This year certainly made history as Vice-President Kamilla Harris took her rightful place in one of the most esteemed offices in the world. We all…
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FAITH WILL NEVER FAIL YOU
Today I share with you a true story of faith and how it can make our wildest dreams come true. I need not write any words as the video itself tells the story. I hope you enjoy the watch. Here is a post you may also enjoy. And here is what The Saheli Foundation is…
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True love is a little more than chocolates and roses
Of course, chocolates and roses are delightful but when life throws a curve ball you need a lot more to keep that love strong and alive. Continued from “Our Bollywood Style Love Story” (You may also want to read this). It was this hope in my heart that got me through to February of the…
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How will you remember 2020
It is my personal experience and belief that life is never good or bad. It is one continues process of experiences, lesson and growth. It is us humans who choose to label things as good or bad. When we choose to label, erase or push under the carpet the gentle whispers of life, we deny…
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The most memorable Christmas
It was the winter of 1984. Just before Christmas to be precise. The little town where I was staying with my father was bursting with excitement for the holiday season. The glistening white snow; the twinkling Christmas lights; the over stocked stores; hustle and bustle in the streets and my favourite Bing Cosby Christmas music…
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Our Bollywood Style love story
When you have been married for over 38 years like we have been, you don’t come alone. You are part of a package that is so intricately intertwined living, learning, growing and evolving together. Our love story has always been at the centre of my being and my universe. It has been my compass guiding…
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