Tag: #balanceforbetter
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An Artist and a Workaholic Meet at a Bar
She rushed in with the weight of a hundred worlds on her head. Even as she walked into the bar to meet a long-lost friend, her mind was miles away in front of her work laptop, trying to recall if she’d sent out that super urgent email as well as…
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The Guilt Trip
My spice rack. A creative idea that came years ago. A vision brought to life thanks to my husband. It has travelled with me since the last couple of decades across houses. There’s never been a guest or family member who has visited us and not marveled at the tiny…
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An Ode To the Sun
On this day, we acknowledge youThe bright all-pervading presence in the skyWarming all living beings with your rays of lightLending us energy, strength and sustenance We thank you for a bountiful harvestFor watching over us with careFor the light that brightens up our daysFor the beauty you lend to the…
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On International Men’s Day
As the adage goes, behind every successful man is a woman. But the reverse is also absolutely true. In the post COVID era, one of the things that has happened is that the media has exploded with celebrations of one or the other day which until last year I had…
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A Crisis is Cooking
Every once in a while, life gives you insights in the most unexpected of places. Even a simple trip to buy groceries can turn into an unforgettable experience. Something, which leaves you pleasantly surprised, and more importantly, leaves you with a sense of hope and promise for the next generation…
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Epilogue – Bhoomija Speaks
Visit The Bhoomija Story To Access All Parts of this True Story Note: The below epilogue to the Bhoomija series has been written by Bhoomija herself. mykidneybeans is grateful to Bhoomija for giving us the opportunity to tell her story. It is only right that she should have the last…
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Bhoomija – Part 10 – The Family is Complete
This part concludes the Bhoomija story! Stay tuned for the epilogue next week written by Bhoomija herself. Author’s Note: Every one of my women with spunk stories are true stories, narrated to me by the women who went through these challenges in life, and overcame them with sheer grit and…
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Bhoomija – Part 9 – Finding Herself
Author’s Note: Every one of my women with spunk stories are true stories, narrated to me by the women who went through these challenges in life, and overcame them with sheer grit and determination. Names have been changed to protect their privacy. Visit The Bhoomija Story To Access All Parts…
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Bhoomija – Part 8 – Dark Thoughts and a Ray of Light
Author’s Note: Every one of my women with spunk stories are true stories, narrated to me by the women who went through these challenges in life, and overcame them with sheer grit and determination. Names have been changed to protect their privacy. Visit The Bhoomija Story To Access All Parts…
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Bhoomija – Part 7 – To Hell and Back
Author’s Note: Every one of my women with spunk stories are true stories, narrated to me by the women who went through these challenges in life, and overcame them with sheer grit and determination. Names have been changed to protect their privacy. Visit The Bhoomija Story To Access All Parts…
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Bhoomija – Part 6 – Life will Never be the Same
Author’s Note: Every one of my women with spunk stories are true stories, narrated to me by the women who went through these challenges in life, and overcame them with sheer grit and determination. Names have been changed to protect their privacy. Visit The Bhoomija Story To Access All Parts…
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Bhoomija – Part 5 – Taking a Stand
Author’s Note: Every one of my women with spunk stories are true stories, narrated to me by the women who went through these challenges in life, and overcame them with sheer grit and determination. Names have been changed to protect their privacy Visit The Bhoomija Story To Access All Parts…
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A Cup of Coffee
She warmed her cold fingers, hugging the cup of coffee with them. A thousand things went on in her mind but she willed herself to sit still and savour this one cup of coffee. One cup to forget the insults heaped upon her hours earlier… One cup to forget the…
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Bhoomija – Part 4 – Journey to Motherhood and the Fourth Crossroad
Author’s Note: Every one of my women with spunk stories are true stories, narrated to me by the women who went through these challenges in life, and overcame them with sheer grit and determination. Names have been changed to protect their privacy. Visit The Bhoomija Story To Access All Parts…
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The Bhoomija Story
This page contains links to all parts of the Bhoomija story that have been published so far: Bhoomija – Part 1 – Early Years and the First Crossroad Bhoomija – Part 2 – The Second and Third Crossroads Bhoomija – Part 3 – The Wedding and the Marriage Bhoomija –…
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Bhoomija – Part 3 – The Wedding and the Marriage
Author’s Note: Every one of my women with spunk stories are true stories, narrated to me by the women who went through these challenges in life, and overcame them with sheer grit and determination. Names have been changed to protect their privacy. Visit The Bhoomija Story To Access All Parts…
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Bhoomija – Part 2 – The Second and Third Crossroads
Author’s Note: Every one of my women with spunk stories are true stories, narrated to me by the women who went through these challenges in life, and overcame them with sheer grit and determination. Names have been changed to protect their privacy. Visit The Bhoomija Story To Access All Parts…
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Bhoomija – Part 1 – Early Years and the First Crossroad
Author’s Note: Every one of my women with spunk stories are true stories, narrated to me by the women who went through these challenges in life, and overcame them with sheer grit and determination. Names have been changed to protect their privacy. Visit The Bhoomija Story To Access All Parts…
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#BalanceforBetter
They all woke up one fine morning Most of them uncomfortable Only the rare few feeling like it was any other day Most of them woke up painfully bent to the left or the right Out of Balance The men and women wondered what had caused this They rushed to…