“Absence is to love as wind is to fire; it extinguishes the small and kindles the great.” – Roger de Bussy-Rabutin Sustenance of a relationship demands more than the mere presence of love. I am sure those of you in a deep-seated relationship know what I mean by this. Patience, acceptance, faith, control over expectations, trust … Continue reading How to maintain a long-distance relationship
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How do I inspire myself?
As a kid, I watched this cartoon called Pokemon. In this show, there was a mystic bird called Ho-oh, who was very rare and the sight of whom, promised hope and greatness in life. Now, it is later revealed that she makes herself visible only to those who are truly capable and those with a … Continue reading How do I inspire myself?
Best quotes on achieving your goals
1- "Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors where there were only walls." -Joseph Campbell 2- "Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Wishing is not enough; we must do." -Johann Wolfegang. 3- "Seventy percent of success in life is showing up." -Woody Allen 4- "I think goals should never … Continue reading Best quotes on achieving your goals
How do I recognize toxic friends?
“It took me way too long to realise that you shouldn’t stay friends with people who never ask you how you’re doing.” – Anonymous "She’s my friend, after all. Her words shouldn’t hurt me, neither her random rants bother me. But, they somehow do disturb me. What’s wrong with me? We’re friends, aren’t we?” Are … Continue reading How do I recognize toxic friends?
Top quotes on following your dreams
1. "I never paint dreams or nightmare. I paint my own reality." -Frida Kahlo 2. "Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awaken." -Carl Jung 3. "Great dreams of great dreamers are always transcended." -A. P. J Abdul Kalam 4. "The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up." -Paul Valery … Continue reading Top quotes on following your dreams
Compromise- is it really important?
It is a universally acknowledged truth that a human being, who is in a relationship will have to make compromises in every sphere of their life. This brings up the question of compromise- is it really important? Any person who is married or about to get married, or who is in a relationship for that … Continue reading Compromise- is it really important?
How can I be happy?
Happiness is often misunderstood as a feeling we get only after achieving something or when something positive happens in our life. In reality, its a feeling that we can experience at this very moment. Lots of people wish for happiness in life without realizing that they are already happy and sometimes they think that happiness … Continue reading How can I be happy?
How to stop being insecure about your looks?
"My nose is not right or my thighs are too huge or my face is too chubby", we have said these words to ourselves at least once in our life, wishing to 'perfect' our appearance. As science has developed, people have an option to undergo various procedures to straighten out the perceived 'imperfections', even if … Continue reading How to stop being insecure about your looks?
How to be independent and love yourself?
A few months back, as I heard my aunt read the Sleeping Beauty to my young cousin, a realization dawned on me. While my cousin was fascinated by the ending, I was just short of being mortified. I soon realised that this knight in shining armour kept showing up, (in different avatars and forms, sure) … Continue reading How to be independent and love yourself?
How to be strong and increase self-love?
It is a general predicament of our times that we are never satisfied. There is a constant need to want better, be better and do better. Now, there is nothing wrong with such a drive. After all, ambition is the fuel of Life. However, in our ambitious pursuits, somewhere, we refuse to accept ourselves. Hence, it … Continue reading How to be strong and increase self-love?