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Well! Well! Did you know who I’m?

/ Rahul Verma / 1 Comment

So, you wanna know about me, it is quite difficult but still let’s see…

I’m loyal, sweet and friendly, if you make me blush I’ll be more deadly.

Telling about myself and impressing you is no longer my intention,

But if you believe in my blog, I’ll make with you a better connection.

After spending a year in Lockdown, I would like to break the ice,

And I believe when I write, I’ll make a spice.

A cute face with extra eyes, sometimes I’m mad, sometimes I’m so nice.

More drama, more frankness is what I project, And you are absolutely right this is how i act.

I hope this finds you well, before ending my intro, I hope all of you well.

#Readytostart

“We think, we listen, But very rarely do we listen with real understanding.

–Carl Rogers

In this pendamic

/ Rahul Verma / 2 Comments

How do you think this pandemic year has been for blogging in general and your blog in particular?

Blogging is one activity that can be done when one is home bound and alone.

I was visiting my friend in Delhi when we were informed that the city will be going in 2 weeks of lockdown. Everyone knows how these 2 weeks extended into months and then more than a year of covid restrictions.

Blogging saved me from boredom. It helped me stay connected with my online family and gave me something to do with the free time I had on my hands. In short, it turned the enforced inactivity into a great pastime.

My blog grew in followers as many new people started blogging. Though I curtailed my posts from a minimum of 4 to 3, the traffic and visitors increased.

Blogging during the pandemic also brought the community closer. We connected on a more personal level with each other and shared our concerns for each other’s safety and their family’s safety. Exchanging notes on getting the covid vaccination too.

The down side was that we saw a few very loved bloggers, leaving the blogosphere. They were either overwhelmed or had some personal reasons for not posting on their blogs but it was sad to see them no more. I miss my parents. I hope to see them back.

Thank you Aditi for this opportunity to take a look back at the last year and assess how it was.

Thanks for reading!

#readytostart

Talk is cheap – it isn’t enough to talk

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It isn’t enough to talk about action 
Rather act on your ideas 

It isn’t enough to talk about your ideas
Put some elbow grease behind them and make it happen

It isn’t enough to make it happen
Until you know where you want to go

It isn’t enough to know where you want to go
Until you know your purpose.

It isn’t enough to know your purpose
Until you know love 

It isn’t enough to say I love you 
Show it in your actions

It isn’t enough to speak your mind 
Carry through on what you say

It isn’t enough to condemn someone for wrong doings
Take your own inventory

It isn’t enough to complain 
Roll your sleeves up and till the soil

It isn’t enough to be a yes person and speak out of both sides of your mouth
Take a stance in life and be who you are

It isn’t enough to argue and win a fight
Be an example in word and deed

It isn’t enough to sit back and complain life has dealt you a bad deck 
Stand up and build the deck. 

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Wherever this finds you today, acknowledge where you are and give voice to your truth at the moment.  Truth changes from moment to moment as we let ourselves know how we are feeling.  Feelings are the inroads to our soul.  Tears shed light on open wounds and lead the way to your next steps.  Hold yourself lovingly with accountability as you begin again, rebuild again and find your bliss!  Our world’s suffering is our own suffering but we cannot let that defeat us.  We must stand strong and carry on through the tears as we pray, lend a helping hand and trust the divine plan.  

Life is fragile and short, make every minute count by bringing grace and gratitude into each moment and your heart and the hearts of others.