Email: Partner’s birthday. Loves the family, modern art. (Canada)
Happy Birthday!
Author: Creatively Curious
Conversations are deep, have promises to keep! ✍️
Journaling
Email: Is keeping a diary or journal a good form of self-expression? (Indonesia)
Absolutely. A diary or journal plays many roles. A confidant, a vehicle for unfiltered self expression, a tool to facilitate clarity of thought, a repository of our dreams & goals! A powerful source of comfort & encouragement during challenging periods. Words – days, weeks, months later can offer uniquely soothing re-assurances & insights on our personal growth. It also reflects the immediacy of life, a timeline to return to. Emotions & thoughts felt in a single moment are preserved, giving us the means to recapture those ideas, instincts or imaginations at any place, at any time.
Journaling offers creative possibilities, plenty of learnings, inspiration & self-awareness. Sometimes, we may find natural strength in the pages when we felt proud of our achievements or feel blessed when we re-live nostalgic memories of special or beautiful moments. Our re-collections create a positive, passionate & playful feedback loop.
Bach’s Xmas Oratorio…
Christmas would be incomplete without the resounding Bach ‘Oratorium auf die Heilige Weynacht’ (Oratorio for holy Christmas).
Ever since it was 1st performed in Leipzig’s main churches of St. Thomas, St. Nikolai, Bach’s 6 part musical masterpiece has become a cornerstone of the city’s identity, musical heritage.
1st part describes the birth of Jesus. 2nd part is the annunciation to the shepherds. 3rd part is the adoration of the shepherds. 4th part is the naming of Jesus. 5th part is the journey of the Magi. 6th part is the adoration of the Magi.
A beautiful musical experience…
Pause…
Nature…
Arunima…
Email: Struggling with injuries. Can’t play competitive hockey for a few months. Feel low. (India)
Empathetic, wish you a speedy recovery. Here’s an inspiring story to keep us motivated to pursue our passions.
Arunima Sinha, a mountaineer, sports-woman. World’s 1st female amputee to scale Mount Everest, Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania), Mount Elbrus (Russia), Mount Kosciusko (Australia), Mount Aconcagua (S. America), Carstensz Pyramid (Indonesia). In her beautiful book Born Again, said she didn’t climb the mountains with her legs but with her mind, heart & spirit.
She was pushed from a running train by robbers. Her left leg had to be amputated, suffered multiple fractures in the spinal cord. Set an aim to climb each of the continent’s highest peaks. In 2015, her amazing achievements were recognised with the highest civilian award of India.
Green hats…
Countdown…
Alan Weisman shares how our Earth can heal & re-fill its empty niches if relieved of humanity’s constant pressures. A beautiful vision to restore a healthy harmony & balance with nature.
Weisman asks experts the most important questions — how many humans can the planet hold without capsizing? How robust must the Earth’s eco-system be to assure our continued existence? Can we know which other species are essential to our survival? How might we actually arrive at a stable, optimum population & design an economy to allow genuine prosperity with endless growth?
Visits an extraordinary range of cultures, religions, nationalities & political systems to learn what in their beliefs, histories, circumstances might suggest innovative solutions. Result is a landmark work of reporting – devastating, urgent & deeply hopeful. Countdown reveals what may be the fastest, most acceptable, practically affordable way of returning our planet & our presence on it to balance. A message so compelling it can change how we see our lives & our future.
Q&A…
A note from the Blog’s Intern – received a number of questions for the author. Her reply – “there are no perfect answers, here’s just one perspective based on my own personal experiences, beliefs, learnings”.
Q: What does the author fear the most or find to be toughest?
A: In a world full of challenging circumstances that are constantly trying to change who we are – to just be me, to believe. To learn to be creative, passionate & compassionate. To be fully present in the moment.
Q: How does author deal with the current chaos, confusion?
A: Sometimes, tough situations & scenarios cloud our vision. Close my eyes to see clearly. Answers are often simple & straight-forward.
Q: What’s the most important message for others through the blog?
A: To share kindness, compassion & empathy with all – humans, animals & nature. The grateful gift of generosity, humility is most precious.
Q: Why does the author not have a personal profile section?
A: For now, it’s the author’s preference to stay anonymous. “Purpose of the blog isn’t personal publicity, rather a platform for creative self-expressions, to raise awareness for charities, to share & learn without expectations”.
