Joy's Write-a-long

It’s been a while since the author last wrote on her blog—not because she didn’t want to, but because life has been full of exciting developments and it took a lot of her time. She takes her writing seriously and didn’t want to post just anything; she wanted to share something meaningful, something that truly resonates with her heart. What follows is a reflection she’s been holding onto for some time—thoughts she’s finally ready to put into words.   Midlife Awakening: Why Life Truly Began at 50 When I turned 50, a few friends who already reached the milestone smiled and said something unexpected: “ You’ve just entered the best part of your life.” I remember thinking to myself,  Really ? What’s so great about turning 50? All I could see at the time was aging. Health issues starting to creep in. Slowing down. The looming approach of retirement. The pressure to save more, plan more, worry more. I felt like I was stepping into the first chapter of a midlife crisis -boredom, uncert...

  The author encourages individuals to be courageous in taking risks in confronting the unknown, to take the first step to success and not have any regrets in life. That Risk You Are Afraid to Take Could Be the One Risk That Changes Your Entire Life We often do not take risks because we doubt ourselves in moving outside our comfort zone.  We fear in facing the unknown.  Every significant breakthrough, every transformative moment in life, every success often begins with a single step outside your comfort zone. But taking that step can feel daunting, even terrifying. The risks we avoid often seem safer than the unknown, yet the very risks we fear could hold the key to our growth and opportunities we’ve only dreamed of.  We take comfort in not taking that risk rather than facing the unknown. The Nature of Risk Risk is inherently tied to uncertainty. It means venturing into unfamiliar territory, where the outcomes are not guaranteed. This uncertainty can trigger fear...

                   The author emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for one's reactions to various situations, particularly negative ones. It highlights the idea that life is largely shaped by how we respond to circumstances, suggesting that 90% of life is determined by our reactions. By choosing calm and constructive responses, one can navigate challenges successfully, whereas reactive or negative responses can lead to unfavorable outcomes. Essentially, the author is urging readers to recognize the power they have in influencing their life through positive intentional and mindful reactions Life is 10% of What Happens to You and 90% of How You React In life, we often face unexpected challenges and situations that seem out of our control. These moments can leave us feeling powerless, but there is an empowering truth hidden within the chaos: “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react.” This profound statement remin...

  The author reflects this picture of an eagle with stretched wings with the confidence level that each one of us have within us, but in some situations we doubt ourselves and put some limitations on ourselves and impose a lack of confidence within us. Here is a roadmap to build confidence that we all know but sometimes forget.            Roadmap to Building Confidence Building Self-Assurance in Various Aspects of Life There are countless articles and books on how you can be more confident, and I am thankful for all the good advice that I have gathered from them. Confidence is a multi-layered attribute, and achieving it requires dedication and practice. Here are some effective tips to help you build confidence in different areas of your life . Understanding the Importance of Self-Knowledge One of the fundamental steps in building confidence is understanding yourself. Self-knowledge allows you to recognize your strengths and weaknesses, and helps y...

  The author wants her readers to relate this picture to the below write-up, bringing about the good within you that you have carried, especially during any challenging situations.                SPILLED MY HOT COFFEE After taking a five-month break to cope with the loss of our beloved fur baby, KOVU —who will always be family to me, I found it very hard to get back to writing.   I found it difficult to settle on my next topic. For a long time, I couldn't find a subject that felt both simple and meaningful, yet strong enough to resonate with everyday life. Then, I came across a story that struck a chord. It's about a young man holding a steaming cup of coffee.   In one moment, everything changed: someone bumped into him, and the hot coffee splashed all over him and the ground, giving him burns on his hands. A gentleman nearby asked, "How did you get burnt?" The young man replied, "Someone bumped into me, and the hot coffee that ...

                                               Just like this tree with different colors of leaves our life has different stages of fear that we go through.  Each stage of fear can be overcome by faith and self confidence. D ifferent S tages of F ear A s babies we have absolutely no fear of anything and anyone.   Babies are so innocent that they love and trust anyone who is loving and kind to them.   They do not judge anyone and are not analytical of what is going to happen to them if they behave in a certain way.   As we grow older as a kid we start adopting some kind of fear.   Fear of spiders, insects, creepers, fear of teachers who would shout at kids for certain mischiefs or if the homework is not done, fear of parents for answering back or not listening to them. Fear about losing any kind of game.   Fear of fail...

                                Kindness Matters The author wants to express the real meaning of Kindness and how Kindness can keep you healthy and happy and it does not matter how small the act of Kindness is.    K indness is something that you do for others, without expecting anything in return. If you are reading this blog right now, it means that you are one of the many who have embraced kindness. Kindness comes in different forms. Every small act of kindness brings happiness, brings a smile , brings peace, brings contentment, brings satisfaction, brings joy, brings relief, to the person you do the kindness to and also to yourself.   Think about the different types of kindness that people have shown you throughout your life, right from your childhood till date. When you are a baby, how your parents have taken care of you, how they have gone through sleepless nights when you were si...

  The author found great joy in collecting facts of life experiences from people of all walks of life from all over the world, just so that someone who is in need at the right time will benefit from it. She is very grateful to all those who contributed. Here are some Life’s Learning Experiences or Facts of Life of each individual’s experience, who have willingly and graciously contributed to this topic.  These are experiences of people from all walks of life, (University Students, Housewives, Sales & Manager Professionals, Business owners and Retired Personnel's) and different age brackets beginning from age 20 to 70. We can learn from these experiences and improve our way of living and our way of thinking.  Its better to walk the minefield where somebody has already walked ahead of you.  Take the supermarket approach, grab what you need in your basket so that you can make use of it immediately and leave the rest behind that you do not need and/or cannot afford t...