Is marriage primarily about being happy as the world portrays it? Or is marriage a road to holiness? Read on to know how marriage is less about personal happiness and more about seeking holiness! Many years ago I read these quotes on marriage in a book: “Marriage was instituted to make us chaste and to […]
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Welcome back to the Indian Expat life series! I’m reaching out to Indian expats with families from across the world, to understand how they are leading their lives, in different countries. This week we are getting to know more about what living in Australia is like! When I was pursuing my Masters I was fortunate to meet
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If you’re trying to shed some pounds and are looking for easy recipes to fill you up, then this soup is surely going to help! The fibre rich green vegetable soup is a low calories high fibre soup that is not just healthy but absolutely flavourful! Love love love soups! As the winter months close
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If you know my son even a little bit, you would know what a dinosaur lover he is. His craze for the species has no bounds. It is hard for me to understand why he finds them fascinating. Yet I try to fulfil his wish for more dinosaur experiences by giving him opportunities that improve
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She may be confined to a wheelchair but Nincy Mondly’s story of faith while coping with paraplegia, is surely going to inspire you today. I was browsing through some random craft ideas for my son one afternoon, when my phone beeped. It was a message from my paternal cousin. She wanted me to watch a
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Marriage is not just a “happily-ever-after”. It is a day-to-day challenge of choosing love over self. And though all married couples are different wrt the circumstances they face, the underlying principles are all the same- to survive and grow. Confused? Welcome to the 7 brutal truths about married life. Divorce rates are increasing across the
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It’s been 73 years since India became an independent nation. Ask a kid around you today. Do they feel free? Do their minds feel free? Do they feel free to voice their thoughts? Do they feel free to be themselves? That’s right, the freedom struggle continues even in 2020. by Sweta Sarkar We were wrapping
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As a child, the author was fortunate to sail on one of the greatest passenger ships of her time, RMS Queen Elizabeth. For her, it was a wonderful journey of exposure to new things, new environments, new people, new friends, new cuisines. This post is the second part of the series called “Across the seas
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Eight seasoned remote professionals share their tips on how to efficiently work from home With the Covid-19 situation showing no sign of losing its steam, employees around the world are advised to stay at home and work. Of course, we all welcomed the change, as we skipped the stressful commute, and enjoyed the additional time
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We all know what anger is. We have all experienced it and are well aware of its destructive nature leading to an undesirable quality of life. The first part of this series looked at how to identify unhealthy anger, the second part dealt with why we get angry in the first place and now this
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Did you know that your busy schedules could be interfering your natural biological rhythms, that help induce sleep? Are you aware that nature has a resource of mechanism to help you get quality sleep? There’s a lot more to sleep than what you’ve been thinking till now! As the Being Habitually Healthy challenge treads into
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Have you been to Kerala? Have you ever travelled in a vallam (a country boat)? Experience the beauty of the famous backwaters of Kerala as the author experienced it, in her childhood. It is 24th August 2019. I am in Kerala for a vacation. I have nothing to do. So I take my mobile and
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If you’re looking for something exciting and different to do this weekend, I’ve got just the place for you. I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Farmers Market in Salmabad Bahrain (thanks to hubby) and let me tell you, it’s a total hidden GEM! Location– Located in Salmabad, just a stone’s throw away from
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11 simple tricks that can help you feel happier immediately (or at least, a little less stuck) when the mental fog rolls in. We’ve all had those days, right? The ones where nothing seems to go right. Your expectations take a nosedive and before you know it, you’re caught in a whirlwind of disappointment. What
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The power of positive words is like magic because deep down in every human being is a desire to be appreciated. My house was cluttered! I turned out my cupboards and drawers searching for things that I could throw away. In the process I came across a polythene bag full of cards. I opened the bag
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The Bahrain National Museum was the first touristy place I visited, when I landed in Bahrain and despite making several visits over the years, I can’t believe I haven’t written about it. There are two types of people in this world: those who find museums and old monuments rather dull, and those who are enthralled
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Wondering how to spend quality time with your children? Here are 7 ways of making wholesome family memories with your children and why you should do so! Every time I return home, to my parent’s place in India, I make it a point to spend a day or two flipping through our family albums. The
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Dive into my childhood memories as I recount the stories of the dogs that left an indelible mark on my early years! Dogs have always fascinated me. Over the years I have seen, heard and read enough about dogs to say that most of them are loyal, devoted and affectionate. It is such a pleasure
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An interesting visit to the world’s largest floating bookstore aboard the Logos Hope ship in Bahrain! Imagine stepping onto a ship that carries not only books but also the power to bring knowledge, hope, and cultural exchange to people around the world. Logos Hope, a floating bookstore and humanitarian vessel, offers just that- a one
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Here’s a summer special soup to hydrate your family- mushroom clear soup recipe with vegetables ! I’m back with another mushroom and another soup recipe! Although soups feel wonderful during winters, they are a great means to hydrate yourself in the summers (incase you are someone like me who forgets to drink her share). Hot
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