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“We come to love not by finding a perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly.” – Sam Kee My parents took trip to the mountains up North of India and sent me many pictures of their time with friends together. This one stood out. I am sure this was Mum’s idea and … More #ThursdayTreeLove – 145
“What sets you apart can sometimes feel like a burden and it’s not. And a lot of the time, it’s what makes you great.” —Emma Stone Very recently, after a group workout class, I was resting and waiting for my ride back home. I noticed this tree’s canopy right infront of me. I have known … More #ThursdayTreeLove – 144
I picked up crocheting during the pandemic. That time we were 6 months into the pandemic and I wanted to do something that kept my mind away from what was happening around the world. The cases were rising and things looked grim. From ordering some basic stuff online to watching you-tube videos, I proudly call … More Lessons from my crochet journey
You are imperfect, permanently and inevitably flawed. And you are beautiful. ― Amy Bloom It’s summer here in my city and we are seeing some gorgeous blooms. So my goal is to share as many blooming trees as I can with you all and spread some joy. I spotted this one on my way back from … More #ThursdayTreeLove – 143
“It is spring again. The earth is like a child that knows poems by heart.” — Rainer Maria Rilke I clicked this tree today on my way back from work and I loved the look of it. Bangalore is experiencing the onset of summer and our flowers have started to bloom. The yellows, the reds, … More #ThursdayTreeLove – 142
I have a plant. One of many but this is a plant I want to tell you about today. It’s a Periwinkle or Vinca as many of you may know. In Hindi, it is popular by the name Sadabahar which means something that always blooms. This plant is almost a year old and lives in … More My resilient plant and some reflections
“Let the beauty of what you love be what you do.” – Rumi I will start by sharing that I am sorry I missed the last edition. I have no excuse. I lost track of time and when I realised, it was late on Thursday. But I have to express my gratitude to a few … More #ThursdayTreeLove – 141
The weekend is almost here. From my living room, I can see that the Sun has set and it’s getting dark outside. I have wrapped up my work. I can still hear VT in his study and I know his work calls will go on a bit longer. Long enough for me to think about … More My life, this evening, and some reflections
The last week of last year was light at work. Many folks were out on vacations and since I work for a US organisation, my peers on the other side too were celebrating the holidays. So I made the most of the time I had and stayed at home to rest and do things I … More #ThursdayTreeLove – 140
“The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide you’re not going to stay where you are.”— JP Morgan Welcome to the first Thursday Tree Love of 2023, you all! I am excited to begin this year with a little more writing and active time on this space and I hope that I stay true … More #ThursdayTreeLove – 139
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