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Reconnect, reflect, research
Things seem pretty crazy at the moment as we struggle to come to terms with this new normal. Here are three things you can do to feel better during this quarantine time: 1. Re-connect with friends and family. As we grow older, our circle of friends grows smaller. Life gets…
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Three short, positive quotes
Three short, positive quotes 1. Expect nothing, appreciate everything. Live with gratitude and see your life change. Give love, friendship, and care without expecting anything in return. If you expect something back, it’s an investment, not a gift. Be grateful for every little thing. The more you count your blessings,…
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A gamer’s wife
We’re so closeAnd yet so farI mean we’re literallySitting on the same sofa! I speak but you don’t hearThat’s really nice, I smirkIt just goes to show thatThose headphones really work! I guess I knew this would happenRight at the beginning I knewI’m a gamer’s wife, lamentingBut he doesn’t have…
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My (crazy) dreams!
I‘ve always had fantastical, weird, vivid dreams. Last night, I dreamt I was being chased by zombies. I ran up the stairs (yes, I mock people who run UP the stairs in horror movies, but it turns out I’m also a runner-upper. Who would’ve thought?!) Finally at the top of…
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My 10 rules for a happy life
The current situation has given me plenty of time on my hands. I’m using this time to introspect, reflect, learn and improve. Life is full of ups and downs, calms and storms. That’s a part of life, right? The important thing is to learn from your experiences and take away…
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Finding inspiration
Inspiration is a funny thing; it usually strikes when I’m least expecting it. And I think that’s the secret to it. For instance, when I’m out walking in the midst of nature, with no headphones on to block out the silence, I begin to focus on the sounds around me.…
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A life of purpose
Hell is… having no direction in life. Imagine waking up every morning, going through the motions, with no goal in sight, and feeling like you’re not getting anywhere. That sounds like hell to me. Personally, I feel most alive when I’m challenging myself, learning and improving myself. From my experience,…
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Best surprise ever!
It finally snowed in Berlin! Ever since I moved here from India last year, I’d been looking forward to the snow. I had never experienced snowfall before, and I had seen such beautiful pictures online of snow-covered Berlin in the wintertime. I waited patiently as the months passed, and when…
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Why practising creative writing can help you at your job
As a child, I was a voracious reader. Many a summer vacation was spent with my nose buried in storybooks. As I grew a little older, I began to enjoy writing. I had a vivid imagination and would scribble down little poems and short stories. When I started working in…
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Perfect fit
My husband loves to cook. He really enjoys it. I’ve seen the way his eyes light up when he thinks of a new recipe to try. He’ll add in the spices and herbs with a flourish and do a little dance while stirring the pot on the stove. However, he…
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Live a little
Life is to be lived. Embrace change, accept whatever life throws at you, fail and try again, don’t stop dreaming, be kind to everyone, look for moments that make you happy and keep going after every setback. A good life is one that is well lived. Since I love motorcycles…
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