Today on my B’day, Im feeling, special , funny, sassy and what notπΌ and I have a few learnings I wanna share. Most of these learnings are based strictly on my personal experience.,some I may have read somewhere and are stuck with me as lifestyle habits. while some are my (profound) observations solelyππ So read on…..
Smart is the new Sexy
Kindness is undervalued but is more important than you think: so practise it more often
Sometimes, good is not good enough
People who don’t like you, will never do. Stop trying.
Be a loyal and a true friend
Now the difficult part: find loyal and true friends
Invest in and hire people smarter than you. (Ha, say bye bye to that useless ego pleaseπ).
Have fun but don’t make fun
Loosen up and laugh at yourself more often
Being Modest is fine, but don’t underplay to the extent that you end up living a shrunken lifeπ (philosophical but true)
Crying is better than yelling at someone else. So if in pain & anger please cry it out, (better find someone to hug it out as well.π)
50’s is the new 40’s , 40’s the new 30’s -blah blah blah….don’t get trapped in this – instead make health your foremost goal in life.(and the rest will follow – wealth, youth , etc. ) Teach your children the same!
Travelling together bonds. Travel as much as possible with as many people as you can.
Forgive and Forget? Yes….then…..Move on. So it is forgive, forget and Move on!
Choose Faith over Fear. You have no idea of the power it holds
Don’t try to be cool and worry what other cool people think about you. Life is about warmth. Find yourself in the company of warm people.
You have one life, don’t constrict yourself to one occupation , one hobby. Go all out. (please don’t try that with partners though π)
Pause and reinvent in relationships periodically.
Value your sleep and home cooked meals (or better yet, learn to cook your mealsπ)
Living room conversations are way better than noisy pub night outs (I know this is sage, but please don’t start guessing my age at this pointππ)
Listen, listen, and listen more! ( So talk less)
Have the guts to come out of your “Wish Image” (Unless you are really ashamed of your real self)
If you stop living in your head and live in the moment more often, you will soon realise that being happy is not that difficult.
We tend to take love of our closest ones for granted. DONT. Cherish every bit.
Marriage is serious business.Take all the time to find the right partnerπ»π
Don’t be apologetic about taking care of your physical appearance. It is not vanity. It is common sense.
Dump people (who don’t fit), more often than required , even if it makes you uncomfortable. The discomfort will settle and you’ll be happier
It is cheap to steal thunder, rain on someone else’s parade, or bask in someone else’s glory. Do your own thing, however small it is.
Taking out time for parents is not a thing to flaunt. They are an integral part of your life and are supposed to be like that always.
We as Indians are way too judgemental. Live and Let live. (and no , my comment is not racist, think about itπ and you will realise)
Lastly even if you are as busy as popcorn on a skillet, don’t forget to Pray and Pray more.π
Happy Birthday to me π β€οΈ Hope I made you guys more sagacious without getting all sappy ππ See you in my next.
Hey Birthday Girl..
You have reached the stage of self actualization is what I can feel going through these profound thoughts π
Hope you have a fabulous day and a splendid year ahead.. love you loads ππ€
thanks meenu, for lovely wishes and reading:)
π meenu, thanks sweetheart :))
Happy birthday loved the post as always such indepth thoughts.loved the line you have coined “life is about warmth” ,seriously .
A blogger on topics so varied so intelligent, humorous , cook like a master chef ,a poetess and this one is as excellent as all the previous ones. Happy birthday
haha…thanks…u r being too kind:)
Each line so meaningful Conveys such positive changes ,especially the one stop living in your head .kudos girl .A very happy bithday to you.
Thanks:Im glad u liked it.
I know it too personal but i cant stop mysrlf from asking you that u have written “Happy feet” ,what does it mean
my feet and soul are the happiest when dancing π