It’s the start of 2012. It’s a new calendar year. It’s a new beginning. One which you should welcome with an open mind, positive energy, new passions, fresh dreams and new hopes…
The New Year is a great time to pause reflect and introspect on life’s many dimensions. And then decide what you would like to focus your energies on during 2012 – With the right intent, great enthusiasm, positive energy and in good spirit. In this blog, I have listed the 12 New-Year-Worthy questions that you should ask yourself and answer in all honesty again to yourself. If nothing else, the answers will show you the real picture and burst a few bubbles…
1) Am I doing things that I love?
If you are doing things you love, then great. If not, then you probably would give one of the following reasons –Circumstances out of my control, Other Priorities, Unplanned / unexpected situations, Never ending Constraints, Commitments to be honored, Personal Limitations. Well, do remember that every human-being anywhere on this earth (either today or generations ago) had / has one / many of the above at one / many phases in life– So you are not alone. And yet, some people always find or make the time to do things that they love. Maybe you need to just squeeze in that little time to do things you love or make a vocation of the things you love. Doing things you love will make you happy
2) Am I learning enough?
Learning is a very important dimension to personal growth and development. It does not matter what you are learning, from whom you are learning, how you are learning, how much you are learning – But what’s important is that you learn consciously and invest some time and effort regularly to learn new things. If in your own assessment you are not learning enough, then it’s important to identify what you want to learn in 2012 and set aside time on a regular basis for learning
3) Am I content with the current state of my overall health?
The fact is that your overall state of health and well-being will determine the quality of your life today and tomorrow. Hence, it is imperative that you take time to invest in your overall health and wellness. In reality, you know your state of personal health the best, and hence you would be the best judge. If you are not content, then it’s time to ask yourself what is it that you need to, want to do and should do to improve it?
4) Am I really happy with myself?
Another very profound question – But the answer to which can sometimes be a revelation to you. Simply because you try to make everyone around you happy; and end up unhappy with yourself. So do mull over this and see if you need to change one / many aspects of your own life
5) Am I spending time with those who matter to me?
Again, time is one of your most valuable personal assets. So use it wisely, and ensure that you earmark some time periodically for those who matter to you – It can be your family, friends, staff, acquaintances, colleagues, soul-mates, etc. But sharing your life with those who matter strengthens relationships and does wonders to your happiness quotient
6) Am I living life to the best of my potential?
You are endowed with infinite potential – Some you are aware, some unexplored and some ignored. But if you ask yourself this question again and follow it with Why? Why Not? - You will get the answers. Not just a Yes No kind of answer, but more importantly answers which will enable you to live life to the best of your potential
7) Am I content with my current state of personal finances?
Your current state of personal finances is a function of how much you have earned, how much you have saved, how wisely you invested and most importantly how much effort you took to understand and review your finances periodically. And your state of personal finance will determine the choices that you will make today, and in the future. So if this dimension of your life needs attention, give it the attention it deserves now
8) Am I happy with the current state of my immediate living environment?
Your current living environment – be it at work or office or anywhere else affects your thoughts, your energies, your productivity and your creativity. So make sure it is clean, well-organized and the way you want it to be – to get the best out of yourself
9) Have I made peace with my past?
Many of us tend to hold on to our past; and how ever hard we try we are unable to let-go. And in life it’s important to let-go and make peace with your past – especially the negativity. Just accept it and release the baggage. Of course, it is wise to take the lessons along. And then focus your energies on the present and future
10) Am I giving enough?
In life, you give some and you get some. Most of us tend to receive more than we give. In the long run, it’s important to give – To friends, family, acquaintances, co-workers, an unknown face, a needy soul, someone less fortunate, another living being.
And what can you give? A smile, an advice, a thought, a good deed, an idea, a motivation, an inspiration, time, knowledge, support, a shoulder, a ear, a helping hand, a life lesson, wisdom..
11) Do I need to review the state of my online / offline data?
Over the years, most of us have gigabytes of data which we have accumulated – on hard disk, mails, social media profiles, etc. etc. And along the way, you have not spent enough time in maintaining them and hence today they are crying for maintenance. And you never get around to doing it – simply because it can wait, it’s boring and it takes time. Well! The reality is that it is only going to grow with time and before it gets completely unmanageable, you might as well begin with regular up-keep and maintenance. Hence, the New Year is a good time to critically review, clean and organize all your online and offline data – Simply by deleting unwanted content and organizing useful content better.
12) Am I really experiencing life?
Are you really experiencing life – Love, Laughs, Romance, Tears, Cultures, People, Heart-breaks, Passions, Rainbows, Disappointments, Failure, Trials, Experiments, Cuisines, Technology,…..
Because the more open you are, the more your experience, the more you enjoy and the more fulfilling life is…
And on that note, I hope 2012 brings your way good health, joys, happiness, new passions, gratifying relationships, loads of wealth, success, prosperity and dreams fulfilled.
Happy New Year 2012!!!
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Poll on the Top 12 Most Posts of 2011 - The People's Choice!!!
Over the course of 2011, you have must have read several of my blogs.. And hopefully enjoyed reading them, learnt, got inspired or they triggered some thoughts or emotions…
Well now it’s time to vote and select the winners.
The 12Most Team put up a poll on the Top 12 Most Posts of 2011 - The People's Choice! @ http://list.ly/list/Vl-top-12-most-posts-of-2011-the-peoples-choice
My Posts which are listed here are:
1) 12 Most Wonderful Moments in the First Year of Motherhood
2) 12 Most Compelling Reasons to Write
Please do cast your vote..
Your vote is precious and I value it as a blogger…
NOTE:
Voting ends on 31 Dec 2011
You can vote for more than 1 post
Cast Your Vote Below:
Well now it’s time to vote and select the winners.
The 12Most Team put up a poll on the Top 12 Most Posts of 2011 - The People's Choice! @ http://list.ly/list/Vl-top-12-most-posts-of-2011-the-peoples-choice
My Posts which are listed here are:
1) 12 Most Wonderful Moments in the First Year of Motherhood
2) 12 Most Compelling Reasons to Write
Please do cast your vote..
Your vote is precious and I value it as a blogger…
NOTE:
Voting ends on 31 Dec 2011
You can vote for more than 1 post
Cast Your Vote Below:
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
How would you feel if you lost your life partner?
"How would you feel if you lost your life partner?"
Your one and only spouse
A partner of your life for more than 35 years
A witness to your life, your growth, your aging
A companion for 60 minutes of the hour, 24 hours of the day, 365 days of the year
A listening board to your many thoughts, emotions, expressions
An encyclopedia to answer your never ending queries
An advisor on your finances
A mate for the good, bad and ugly
A guide through life's many dark rough and stormy moments
A supporter for anything you want to embark on
A critic of all that you do
A confidant of your deepest secrets and desires
A well wisher who always wishes the very best for you
A being who will be waiting for you when you get home - anytime of the day or night
A soul who has accepted you the way you are - with positives and negatives
A rock-solid pillar of support and strength
A sounding board and advisor for your decisions
A mature, wise individual with diverse human experiences
A generous and kind soul
A learned and highly educated individual
A principled and ethical person
A guru of life.. life lessons.. life learnings
"How would you feel if you lost such a life partner?"
Lost?
Lonely?
Sad?
Depressed?
Aimless?
Alone?
Weak?
Vulnerable?
Scared?
Dejected?
Miserable?
Dejected?
Low?
Down?
Uncertain?
Worried?
Anxious?
Your one and only spouse
A partner of your life for more than 35 years
A witness to your life, your growth, your aging
A companion for 60 minutes of the hour, 24 hours of the day, 365 days of the year
A listening board to your many thoughts, emotions, expressions
An encyclopedia to answer your never ending queries
An advisor on your finances
A mate for the good, bad and ugly
A guide through life's many dark rough and stormy moments
A supporter for anything you want to embark on
A critic of all that you do
A confidant of your deepest secrets and desires
A well wisher who always wishes the very best for you
A being who will be waiting for you when you get home - anytime of the day or night
A soul who has accepted you the way you are - with positives and negatives
A rock-solid pillar of support and strength
A sounding board and advisor for your decisions
A mature, wise individual with diverse human experiences
A generous and kind soul
A learned and highly educated individual
A principled and ethical person
A guru of life.. life lessons.. life learnings
"How would you feel if you lost such a life partner?"
Lost?
Lonely?
Sad?
Depressed?
Aimless?
Alone?
Weak?
Vulnerable?
Scared?
Dejected?
Miserable?
Dejected?
Low?
Down?
Uncertain?
Worried?
Anxious?
2011 Blogging Feedback - What Readers have said about my blogs?
Since I spent a great deal of my time, energy and efforts on blogging during 2011, thought it would be a good point in time to reflect on my journey as a blogger...
In this blog, I have attempted to consolidate all the feedback that I have recieved from readers for my posts ...
THE GOOD
1) I Enjoyed reading.. Loved reading, Look forward to reading - This is what a lot of readers have said
2) I love your writing style - Its so easy to read and easy to comprehend (That's art and skill I've been told)
3) It made me think - That's an achievement in my view
4) It changed my opinions - Wow!
5) I cried, laughed, smiled - Being able to touch someone's emotions is again something!
6) I felt your writing was for ME, about ME (as a reader) - Yes! That's again a skill I've been told
7) I learnt
8) I was inspired
9) You write really well
10) I love the range of subjects / topics you write about
WHAT I SHOULD IMPROVE ON?
1) More visuals / pictures, where possible
2) More Depth on some subjects
3) More reader engagement through comments
All points to ponder about and hopefully the fodder for 2012..
In this blog, I have attempted to consolidate all the feedback that I have recieved from readers for my posts ...
THE GOOD
1) I Enjoyed reading.. Loved reading, Look forward to reading - This is what a lot of readers have said
2) I love your writing style - Its so easy to read and easy to comprehend (That's art and skill I've been told)
3) It made me think - That's an achievement in my view
4) It changed my opinions - Wow!
5) I cried, laughed, smiled - Being able to touch someone's emotions is again something!
6) I felt your writing was for ME, about ME (as a reader) - Yes! That's again a skill I've been told
7) I learnt
8) I was inspired
9) You write really well
10) I love the range of subjects / topics you write about
WHAT I SHOULD IMPROVE ON?
1) More visuals / pictures, where possible
2) More Depth on some subjects
3) More reader engagement through comments
All points to ponder about and hopefully the fodder for 2012..
My blog featured on Problogger
My blog titled Why You Should Wear The 6 Thinking Hats On Your Blog was published on Problogger on 27 Dec 2011 @ http://www.problogger.net/archives/2011/12/28/why-you-should-wear-the-6-thinking-hats-on-your-blog/
Ecstatic.. Thrilled... Happy
Glad to be featured here.. And it is the dream of many bloggers across the globe
A great way to end 2011!
Ecstatic.. Thrilled... Happy
Glad to be featured here.. And it is the dream of many bloggers across the globe
A great way to end 2011!
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Vijay Diwas at India Gate
I had the opportunity to view for the first time a live Army Band at the India Gate for the celebration of Vijay Diwas.. If your wondering what Vijay Diwas is, refer @ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vijay_Diwas_(India)
A great experience...
* The sheer range of musical instruments that were used in the Indian Army Band was amazing - Ranged from drums, flute, harmonium, violin, guitar, etc etc
* Talent of the Army officers was awesome! The rendition of different genres of music and songs was perfect - from classical, to Bollywood - The range was impressive
* The synchronization and performance of the band was flawless...
* The lighting at India Gate was spectacular - With the onset of fog, the lighting - natural, artificial lamps and the immortal fire was a beautiful view
* The whole energy in the atmosphere infuses respect for the Indian Army
* The environment instils patriotism and pride to be an Indian
A great experience...
* The sheer range of musical instruments that were used in the Indian Army Band was amazing - Ranged from drums, flute, harmonium, violin, guitar, etc etc
* Talent of the Army officers was awesome! The rendition of different genres of music and songs was perfect - from classical, to Bollywood - The range was impressive
* The synchronization and performance of the band was flawless...
* The lighting at India Gate was spectacular - With the onset of fog, the lighting - natural, artificial lamps and the immortal fire was a beautiful view
* The whole energy in the atmosphere infuses respect for the Indian Army
* The environment instils patriotism and pride to be an Indian
Movie Musings | No One Killed Jessica
Like every other movie, No One Killed Jessica has its share of action, emotion, message, humor, drama and heroism (or heroineism if you call it).. And after watching the movie, some lingering thoughts:
· The power of a collective mass of individuals when aligned to a specific cause is unparalleled. If you look back in time, there are ample examples of when the power of the collective has yielded powerful results – which have created nations, ended wars, formed laws, institutionalized key policies, etc.
· When your time is up, it’s up – And when you go, your legacy is really how many lives you touched, what people remember you for, how many people will remember you and how many people will stand up for you when you are gone..
· Injustice and pain has the potential to transform the DNA of any individual
· Ordinary individuals can achieve the extraordinary – If they believe in a cause, are passionate about it, have systemic support, catalysts which motivate them at critical times & most importantly, if something deep down in their soul is stirred…
· The power of a collective mass of individuals when aligned to a specific cause is unparalleled. If you look back in time, there are ample examples of when the power of the collective has yielded powerful results – which have created nations, ended wars, formed laws, institutionalized key policies, etc.
· When your time is up, it’s up – And when you go, your legacy is really how many lives you touched, what people remember you for, how many people will remember you and how many people will stand up for you when you are gone..
· Injustice and pain has the potential to transform the DNA of any individual
· Ordinary individuals can achieve the extraordinary – If they believe in a cause, are passionate about it, have systemic support, catalysts which motivate them at critical times & most importantly, if something deep down in their soul is stirred…
Friday, December 16, 2011
My 2011 Blogging Achievements
2011 has been the year of blogging.. My key highlights and achievements listed below:
• In terms of number of posts, I have published more than 1200 posts [including all public, private and restricted blogs]
• A list of my public blogs & what they are about:
1) VERVE @ http://nipmu.blogspot.com/ : This is a blog in which I write about my thoughts, my experiences, my perspectives, my insights on any topic of my choice
2) Worth a Read @ http://murthyreads.blogspot.com/ : A compilation of interesting, touching, humorous write-ups that I come across... And believe it’s worth a read...
3) All About Foodz @ http://murfoodz.blogspot.com/ : An effort to capture and consolidate all that I learn, hear, read and experience about different kinds of foods.. Some are worth knowing, To some you say Wow and some blow your mind away..
4) My Professional Blog - Nischala’s Space, Thoughts and Expressions - @ http://nischalamurthy.wordpress.com/ : This is the blog in which I write about topics of professional interest – primarily focused on BPM, Branding, Consulting, Innovation, Leadership, Marketing, Payment Systems, Social Media and Strategy
• In addition, I blog at the following corporate / community blogs:
Wipro @ http://www.wipro.com/blog/default.aspx?AuthorID=27
PaulWriter @ http://paulwriter.com/blogs/itemlist/user/717-nischala
• In terms of being featured on other forums / Guest blogs, the list below:
1) 12Most.com [Is special as the audience reach and viewership on this site is amazing and the 12Most Tribe is a great community of writers, thinkers and human beings]
12 Most Wonderful Moments in the first year of Motherhood @ http://12most.com/2011/12/05/12-wonderful-moments-year-motherhood-2/
12 Most Compelling Reasons to write @ http://12most.com/2011/11/22/12-compelling-reasons-write
12 Most Mesmerizing Mantras on how to publish 321 blogs in 321 days @ http://12most.com/2011/12/07/12-mesmerizing-mantras-publish-321-blogs-321-days
12 Most Genuine Ways to support a cause @ http://12most.com/2011/12/15/12-genuine-ways-support/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=12-genuine-ways-support
2) ProBlogger -Why You Should Wear The 6 Thinking Hats On Your Blog was published on Problogger @ http://www.problogger.net/archives/2011/12/28/why-you-should-wear-the-6-thinking-hats-on-your-blog/ [Dream for most bloggers]
3) MindBlogs @ http://mindblogs1.wordpress.com/2011/02/05/guest-blogger-nischala-murthy-writes [Is precious as this was my first guest post and was featured on a very special day]
4) StudioThirty Plus @ http://www.studiothirtyplus.com/magazine/read/weekend-spotlight---saturday_2548.html [Never expected this!!]
5) My post “In your 30’s” @ http://nipmu.blogspot.com/2010/12/in-your-30s.html was featured in Sep 2011 edition of Wipro magazine
• Been featured as Blogger of the Month @ Wipro – Nov 2011
If you have enjoyed reading my blogs, do forward to anyone who will enjoy reading
I do intend to start new categories of blogs from 2012.. If you would like me to write about anything in specific, leave a comment
• In terms of number of posts, I have published more than 1200 posts [including all public, private and restricted blogs]
• A list of my public blogs & what they are about:
1) VERVE @ http://nipmu.blogspot.com/ : This is a blog in which I write about my thoughts, my experiences, my perspectives, my insights on any topic of my choice
2) Worth a Read @ http://murthyreads.blogspot.com/ : A compilation of interesting, touching, humorous write-ups that I come across... And believe it’s worth a read...
3) All About Foodz @ http://murfoodz.blogspot.com/ : An effort to capture and consolidate all that I learn, hear, read and experience about different kinds of foods.. Some are worth knowing, To some you say Wow and some blow your mind away..
4) My Professional Blog - Nischala’s Space, Thoughts and Expressions - @ http://nischalamurthy.wordpress.com/ : This is the blog in which I write about topics of professional interest – primarily focused on BPM, Branding, Consulting, Innovation, Leadership, Marketing, Payment Systems, Social Media and Strategy
• In addition, I blog at the following corporate / community blogs:
Wipro @ http://www.wipro.com/blog/default.aspx?AuthorID=27
PaulWriter @ http://paulwriter.com/blogs/itemlist/user/717-nischala
• In terms of being featured on other forums / Guest blogs, the list below:
1) 12Most.com [Is special as the audience reach and viewership on this site is amazing and the 12Most Tribe is a great community of writers, thinkers and human beings]
12 Most Wonderful Moments in the first year of Motherhood @ http://12most.com/2011/12/05/12-wonderful-moments-year-motherhood-2/
12 Most Compelling Reasons to write @ http://12most.com/2011/11/22/12-compelling-reasons-write
12 Most Mesmerizing Mantras on how to publish 321 blogs in 321 days @ http://12most.com/2011/12/07/12-mesmerizing-mantras-publish-321-blogs-321-days
12 Most Genuine Ways to support a cause @ http://12most.com/2011/12/15/12-genuine-ways-support/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=12-genuine-ways-support
2) ProBlogger -Why You Should Wear The 6 Thinking Hats On Your Blog was published on Problogger @ http://www.problogger.net/archives/2011/12/28/why-you-should-wear-the-6-thinking-hats-on-your-blog/ [Dream for most bloggers]
3) MindBlogs @ http://mindblogs1.wordpress.com/2011/02/05/guest-blogger-nischala-murthy-writes [Is precious as this was my first guest post and was featured on a very special day]
4) StudioThirty Plus @ http://www.studiothirtyplus.com/magazine/read/weekend-spotlight---saturday_2548.html [Never expected this!!]
5) My post “In your 30’s” @ http://nipmu.blogspot.com/2010/12/in-your-30s.html was featured in Sep 2011 edition of Wipro magazine
• Been featured as Blogger of the Month @ Wipro – Nov 2011
If you have enjoyed reading my blogs, do forward to anyone who will enjoy reading
I do intend to start new categories of blogs from 2012.. If you would like me to write about anything in specific, leave a comment
Friday, December 9, 2011
More of my blogs up on 12Most.com
Ecstatic to share that my 3rd blog is up on 12Most.com
12 Most Mesmerizing Mantras on How to Publish 321 blogs in 321 days @http://12most.com/2011/12/07/12-mesmerizing-mantras-publish-321-blogs-321-days/
Amazing feedback and response...Thrilled :)
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
12 Most Wonderful Moments in the First Year of Motherhood
My second blog published on 12Most.com...
Check the link @ http://12most.com/2011/12/05/12-wonderful-moments-year-motherhood-2/
This is one of my personal favorites...
[ Been RT by Jure Klepic & Alyssa Milano ]
Yaay! And this post was ranked No.1 for the week of 9 Dec.. Check the link @ http://www.scoop.it/t/dec-9-top-12-most
Check the link @ http://12most.com/2011/12/05/12-wonderful-moments-year-motherhood-2/
This is one of my personal favorites...
[ Been RT by Jure Klepic & Alyssa Milano ]
Yaay! And this post was ranked No.1 for the week of 9 Dec.. Check the link @ http://www.scoop.it/t/dec-9-top-12-most
Monday, December 5, 2011
Rajyoga Meditation
An Introduction to Meditation
The most important journey you can take is the journey within. This is a journey to the truth of who you really are. This is the place, just beyond every day consciousness, where spiritual empowerment begins. Spiritual power gives you the power to choose creative thinking rather than automated thinking, response rather than reaction, peace, love and harmony rather than stress, conflict and chaos.
Meditation enables you to embark on this inward journey.
Raja Yoga meditation gives you a clear spiritual understanding of yourself, helps you re–discover and use the positive qualities already latent within you, enables you to develop your strengths of character and create new attitudes and responses to life.
You begin to remember things about yourself that you once knew, but had long forgotten. You start to enjoy moments of silence and to savour periods of introspection and reflection. Meditation also helps you disconnect from damaging habits of thought, feeling and reaction. This results in a conscious, positive release of energy which improves the quality of your attitude, actions, and interactions.
The process of going within, disconnecting from harmful habits, connecting to your innate spiritual resources, and reconnecting with your external life, is personally empowering in a lasting way.
Meditation is taught as a method of raising self-awareness leading to self–realisation. Meditation stills the mind and empowers the intellect to achieve insight and understanding of the spiritual laws and principles which sustain harmony and can bring natural renewal at all levels of life on earth.
[Src: http://www.bkwsu.org/whatwedo/meditation]
Raja Yoga Meditation
“Meditation, accurately directed, makes God accessible to everyone.” –Sr. Jayanti, God’s Healing Power (Michael Joseph, Penguin Group, 2002)
Raja Yoga meditation redefines the self as a soul and enables a direct connection and relationship with the Supreme Source of purest energy and highest consciousness. Raja Yoga can be translated as ‘supreme union’, or as ‘highest connection’. Every soul has a right to experience this ultimate relationship.
[Src: http://www.bkwsu.org/whatwedo/meditation]
Links
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1794421899818173830#
http://vodpod.com/watch/5356028-bk-course-part-learn-rajyoga-meditation-part-4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTAWSeHFbQY
The most important journey you can take is the journey within. This is a journey to the truth of who you really are. This is the place, just beyond every day consciousness, where spiritual empowerment begins. Spiritual power gives you the power to choose creative thinking rather than automated thinking, response rather than reaction, peace, love and harmony rather than stress, conflict and chaos.
Meditation enables you to embark on this inward journey.
Raja Yoga meditation gives you a clear spiritual understanding of yourself, helps you re–discover and use the positive qualities already latent within you, enables you to develop your strengths of character and create new attitudes and responses to life.
You begin to remember things about yourself that you once knew, but had long forgotten. You start to enjoy moments of silence and to savour periods of introspection and reflection. Meditation also helps you disconnect from damaging habits of thought, feeling and reaction. This results in a conscious, positive release of energy which improves the quality of your attitude, actions, and interactions.
The process of going within, disconnecting from harmful habits, connecting to your innate spiritual resources, and reconnecting with your external life, is personally empowering in a lasting way.
Meditation is taught as a method of raising self-awareness leading to self–realisation. Meditation stills the mind and empowers the intellect to achieve insight and understanding of the spiritual laws and principles which sustain harmony and can bring natural renewal at all levels of life on earth.
[Src: http://www.bkwsu.org/whatwedo/meditation]
Raja Yoga Meditation
“Meditation, accurately directed, makes God accessible to everyone.” –Sr. Jayanti, God’s Healing Power (Michael Joseph, Penguin Group, 2002)
Raja Yoga meditation redefines the self as a soul and enables a direct connection and relationship with the Supreme Source of purest energy and highest consciousness. Raja Yoga can be translated as ‘supreme union’, or as ‘highest connection’. Every soul has a right to experience this ultimate relationship.
[Src: http://www.bkwsu.org/whatwedo/meditation]
Links
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1794421899818173830#
http://vodpod.com/watch/5356028-bk-course-part-learn-rajyoga-meditation-part-4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTAWSeHFbQY
Dilli Haat
If you love art and crafts, have 1/2 a day to spare and are in Delhi... I would recommend a visit to Dilli Haat....
If you are wondering what Dilli Haat is about, refer the links below
http://www.delhitourism.com/dttdc/dilli-haat.html
http://delhitourism.nic.in/delhitourism/tourist_place/dilli_haat.jsp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dilli_Haat
I had the opportunity to visit Dilli Haat recently, and absolutely enjoyed my visit..
* Range of arts and crafts at display is diverse, colorful and interesting
* Place has a combination of great food, live music and dance, display of a range of arts and crafts
* Range of Indian authentic cuisines - Diversity is awesome!
* Very kid / baby friendly - Easy to maneuver even with a baby
* Great to visit in winter [Nov - Dec] when the sun is right up - 12 PM to 4 PM
* Amazing for shopping - You get great deals on jewellery, accessories, clothes, foot-wear ... Of course! You have to bargain - Need I say it is a women's paradise :)
* Place is clean and well maintained...
* Also, if you want to learn or know about any specific art or craft, artisans / craftsman are willing to explain and even demonstrate how they are able to create the beautiful art-work / craft-work at display...
Worth a visit!!!
If you are wondering what Dilli Haat is about, refer the links below
http://www.delhitourism.com/dttdc/dilli-haat.html
http://delhitourism.nic.in/delhitourism/tourist_place/dilli_haat.jsp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dilli_Haat
I had the opportunity to visit Dilli Haat recently, and absolutely enjoyed my visit..
* Range of arts and crafts at display is diverse, colorful and interesting
* Place has a combination of great food, live music and dance, display of a range of arts and crafts
* Range of Indian authentic cuisines - Diversity is awesome!
* Very kid / baby friendly - Easy to maneuver even with a baby
* Great to visit in winter [Nov - Dec] when the sun is right up - 12 PM to 4 PM
* Amazing for shopping - You get great deals on jewellery, accessories, clothes, foot-wear ... Of course! You have to bargain - Need I say it is a women's paradise :)
* Place is clean and well maintained...
* Also, if you want to learn or know about any specific art or craft, artisans / craftsman are willing to explain and even demonstrate how they are able to create the beautiful art-work / craft-work at display...
Worth a visit!!!
Echoes of 2011
2011 has been a milestone year in my life…. One which I will always remember for very many reasons…
(1) Experienced Bereavement – For the first time in my life, I experienced loss – close and personal. And there is something about the permanent loss of a loved one which changes you deeply and leaves you with many realizations – About life, people, yourself, reality, world,… And leaves a void in your life forever
(2) Completed 1 year as a Mother - Motherhood is a journey : One in which you get to experience the heights of many emotions (from joys to pride to wonder to satisfaction to amazement to happiness to sadness to grief to worry to anxiety), understand the real meaning of selflessness, love, care, dependency, inter-dependency, nurturing and development. One of the most important aspects of being a mother is that you get to learn – grow as an individual, evolve as a mother and re-learn everything you learnt as a child!!!
(3) My journey as a blogger and writer - I have discovered my love for blogging and writing.. And the last 1 year of blogging and writing has been personally satisfying and rewarding on many fronts - in terms of giving me clarity on many things in life, got connected with many like-minded people across the globe, re-connected with old friends and family, given me tons of new ideas on what I can do in life and most importantly made me happy!!!
(4) Understood what TRUE friends are – This has been the year of many trials and tribulations. And what has kept me in good stead was the presence, support and strength of a few GREAT friends… Who stood by me in whatever way they could at moments I needed them the most – by giving a ear, a hand, a word or a shoulder.
(5) Realized the importance of family in life –At the end of the day, the role of family is a very important element for a happy and balanced life. And sometimes what is really vital in a family is an acknowledgement, an appreciation, a conversation, a special moment, a patient hearing, a thoughtful gesture and shared moments and experiences….
And of course, in 2011 there were a host of other events, accomplishments, learning’s, experiences, insights, beginnings and closures…
(1) Experienced Bereavement – For the first time in my life, I experienced loss – close and personal. And there is something about the permanent loss of a loved one which changes you deeply and leaves you with many realizations – About life, people, yourself, reality, world,… And leaves a void in your life forever
(2) Completed 1 year as a Mother - Motherhood is a journey : One in which you get to experience the heights of many emotions (from joys to pride to wonder to satisfaction to amazement to happiness to sadness to grief to worry to anxiety), understand the real meaning of selflessness, love, care, dependency, inter-dependency, nurturing and development. One of the most important aspects of being a mother is that you get to learn – grow as an individual, evolve as a mother and re-learn everything you learnt as a child!!!
(3) My journey as a blogger and writer - I have discovered my love for blogging and writing.. And the last 1 year of blogging and writing has been personally satisfying and rewarding on many fronts - in terms of giving me clarity on many things in life, got connected with many like-minded people across the globe, re-connected with old friends and family, given me tons of new ideas on what I can do in life and most importantly made me happy!!!
(4) Understood what TRUE friends are – This has been the year of many trials and tribulations. And what has kept me in good stead was the presence, support and strength of a few GREAT friends… Who stood by me in whatever way they could at moments I needed them the most – by giving a ear, a hand, a word or a shoulder.
(5) Realized the importance of family in life –At the end of the day, the role of family is a very important element for a happy and balanced life. And sometimes what is really vital in a family is an acknowledgement, an appreciation, a conversation, a special moment, a patient hearing, a thoughtful gesture and shared moments and experiences….
And of course, in 2011 there were a host of other events, accomplishments, learning’s, experiences, insights, beginnings and closures…
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