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 Maa It's been 5 years now emotionally and 1 year physically that you left us. 5 years because you were never the same after Papa went away. I have seen what a devastated, depressed person looks like. I never saw the same sparkle in your eyes when you laughed, never the same zeal in doing anything. I never in the remotest of my thought imagined that I will ever see you like that.   Since 2014, I never prayed or bowed before Goddess Durga as she took away my father first and then you in 2019. I kept complaining to her for not seeing our pain and loss until few months before I realized that she saw your suffering and your pain which was much beyond ours. You taught us everything but you missed to teach us how to live without you. I have lots of things buried in my heart because there is no ears around for me.  Today i came across this poem which matches my grief. I am certain that both of you are together now, I am sure both of you are still tirelessly praising each ot...

  Between 30s and 40s Have you hit this landmark called 40 ? Or, are you heading up to.  The age is just a number but this number surely teaches us a lot of things when we are moving upwards. Here I am sharing my learnings and experiences to move upwards gracefully and living happily.  1. Stop pretending to enjoy things you actually hate. Haven't you tried living for others in your late 20s and mid 30s? Don't you regret it now? (think..). So, now w hy are you going to a kirtan or a kitty party if you don't want to? Stop making others happy and think about yourself first.  Learn to say NO. 2. Find a hobby. When was the last time you went for a walk alone? When was the last time you finished watching your favorite movie in one go? Did you stitch anything in the last few years? Dance? painting? So, now its the time to thinks about these things once again. Children have grown up, they can take care of themselves. So, get up , your hobby is calling.   ...