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  • 8 Grocery store items that top 2023 list

    Daily writing prompt
    List your top 5 grocery store items.
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    ListItem
    1Potato
    2Tomato
    3Garlic
    (Shampoo 😉🙃)
    4Maggi Noodles
    5Banana
    6Dal
    7Egg 🤤
    8Tapioca chips
    My grocery list

    As I peruse this grocery list, a quintet of essentials comes to light. Potatoes, versatile and hearty, set the foundation for various meals. Next, the vibrant tomatoes add color and nutrition to dishes. The aromatic garlic infuses a burst of flavor, enhancing culinary delights. A non-edible necessity, shampoo, finds its place on the list for personal care.

    Now, the decision point arises – to include the staple rice and dal, or perhaps opt for the sweetness of bananas? The dilemma persists, and the idea of indulging in quick and convenient Maggi noodles adds a tempting twist. Oh, and not to forget the protein-packed addition of eggs, completing the ensemble.

    This concise yet comprehensive grocery list captures a spectrum of culinary essentials, leaving room for both nourishment and indulgence.

  • How to start your Journey to self-love

    Daily writing prompt
    What skills or lessons have you learned recently?
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    In life’s vast classroom, lessons unfold,
    Teaching wisdom, precious and gold.
    A recent chapter, a poignant tale,
    Of self-love learned, a ship set to sail.

    To love oneself before others we guide,
    A truth to embrace, not to let slide.
    For in our pain, our loved ones feel,
    Hurting them deeply, wounds that don’t heal.

    To heal oneself, a skill to acquire,
    Time, the gentle mender, the heart’s desire.
    Kindness and generosity, virtues profound,
    Give healing its time, on gentle ground.

    In this journey of self-discovery,
    No guide but self, a lone odyssey.
    Yet, in the quiet, a voice I find,
    Jesus, my solace, in whom I confide.

    So, let the lessons of life unfold,
    A symphony of growth, a story told.
    To love oneself, the foundation firm,
    In this sacred journey, a lifelong term.

  • How I overcome Stage Fright and Empower Others

    Daily writing prompt
    Have you ever performed on stage or given a speech?
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    Performing on stage is a diverse art form that encompasses various subjects. Most individuals are not inherently born as stage performers, yet some possess an inborn genius that allows them to effortlessly command the stage. While many people may shy away from the stage for any purpose, even if given the chance to do so, others excel in different artistic fields such as singing, acting, speaking, dancing, and more.

    As for myself, I am not a singer, dancer, or orator with the eloquence of figures like Shashi Tharoor or Michelle Obama, nor can I sing like Taylor Swift. I am an ordinary individual who becomes flustered and blushes whenever I step onto the stage. Despite my perceived limitations, I have participated in numerous performances on both big and small stages.

    My first experience on stage was in 1st standard when my mom urged me to recite a memory verse during the school assembly. I vividly recall feeling completely flustered and forgetting the lines I had learned. However, under the stern gaze of my mom, I managed to remember the verse, delivering it at lightning speed due to nervousness. Although no one could comprehend what I recited, I was excused that day as it marked my initial foray into stage performance.

    Since then, I have engaged in choir singing, delivered speeches, oriented people, provided training, and now I serve as a trainer guiding others in communication. The journey to reach this point was not easy, but I am committed to becoming a better version of myself each day. I am confident that, If given the opportunity and proper guidance, we can all excel in different fields, even those we never dreamed of.

  • Aptitude test?

    I am serious this time. I’ve noticed that my brain doesn’t function well during aptitude tests. Whenever I attempt one, I struggle to finish it with proper concentration or the will to think through the answers.

    I am confident that this is the result of excessive exposure to social media. Lately, I’ve been so attached to it that sometimes I can’t even stay away for a minute. Now, I lack the confidence to tackle aptitude tests, and it’s bothering me.

    I’m concerned about what might happen going forward. Do others face similar circumstances? In my case, it’s affecting my aptitude, but for others, it could be different experiences. We find ourselves in situations where it seems we lose control of our lives, and instead, life starts controlling us. This is a serious matter that I need to address and take immediate action on. I hope such situations don’t occur for anyone else.