“We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves. ” – Buddha
.It’s 1 : 04 PM on day 2937 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read a Bible verse and do some work
Today I am well, not in pain and it’s sunny outside and yet my spirit is somewhat dulled and I haven’t the faintest clue why but I know I can shift my thoughts and behave my way out of my dreary mood which has always been my saving grace.
Service fills the soul – that’s what I know
It’s 12 : 14 PM on day 2936 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, spend time outside, read a Bible verse and do some work
Today I realized that although I want to go places and do amazing things if I had to choose between all that and helping even one person I would choose to help that one person because ultimately service is what gives my life meaning the rest of everything, as great as they may be, will always only be just experiences.
A new week brings new opportunities be hopeful, helpful and kind – that’s my message to the world.
It’s 1 : 24 PM on day 2935 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read a Bible verse and do some work
Last Monday I set some goals and today I will again be evaluating myself to measure my progress and I’ll be setting some goals for the coming week as well. Take a look:
September 17th – 25th Goals Review
Highlights of the Week
25th – October 1st Goals
“For there is no friend like a sister in calm or stormy weather; To cheer one on the tedious way, to fetch one if one goes astray, to lift one if one totters down, to strengthen whilst one stands. “ -Christina Rossetti
It’s 1 : 00 PM on day 2934 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read a Bible verse and do some work
On this day 24 years ago my parents brought into this world a baby girl and my life has been richer ever since so much laughter, light and the occasional tiff or two but through it all through it all there was, is and always will be an undercurrent of love that keeps us together. Happy Birthday Neethu I won the sister lottery the day you were born (I hope you feel the same) thank you for always cheering for me even when you know it’s crazy to do so.
The fact that we can only share the fullness of the human experience together cannot be overemphasised – that’s what I’ve realized
It’s 2 : 30 PM on day 2933 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read a Bible verse, go to church and do some work
Today in church I was reminded that even though I love time alone I too seek connection and community I think we all need each other to survive in this life
Being alive is a privilege not an obligation – that’s what I want the world to know.
It’s 2 : 08 PM on day 2932 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read a Bible verse and do some work
On this day seven months ago I was being wheeled into an operating theatre for my contracture surgery I was on that morning I remember sitting in our dining room thinking “just one more sunrise” – let me live to see another sunrise. I’m so grateful every day that I made it out of that OR alive. Happy Alive Day to me!
The MAGIC of life lies in the appreciation of it – those who don’t appreciate life and those who no longer have life are no different– that’s what I’ve realized.
It’s 12 : 27 PM on day 2931 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, spent time outside, read a Bible verse and do some work.
Every day I am reminded that the MAGIC of life lies in the appreciation of it – those who don’t appreciate life and those who no longer have life are no different I know people who are so downtrodden despite almost ideal life circumstances it’s like their ingratitude makes them blind to their blessings which they might as well not have it saddens me deeply to see and hear people take for granted what others pray for
Sometimes all you get out of an experience is the satisfaction of knowing you tried – that’s what I’ve realized.
It’s 2 : 19 PM on day 2930 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, spent time outside, read a Bible verse and do some work
Recently I’ve realized sometimes we don’t get what we expect and when that happens we must be satisfied with knowing we tried. Experience is what you get when you don’t get what you want.
Different is COOL – that’s my life’s message
It’s 1 : 09 PM on day 2929 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, read a Bible verse and do some work
Yesterday I launched #DifferentIsCOOL – a campaign aiming to promote the idea that different is COOL and that there’s strength and beauty in diversity – to participate use #DifferentIsCOOL and tweet or Facebook me a picture or video stating what makes you different and how it adds value to the world.
I want to hear from YOU. What makes you different and how does it add value to the world? Tweet me your responses in video or picture form using #DifferentIsCOOL.
Let's teach the world there's strength in diversity @jodipicoult @BrentLindeque @giselewaymes @Wenzile_M @jimmahar pic.twitter.com/6poaJOmvZH— Nisha Varghese 🇿🇦 🇪🇭 (@Nisha360) September 19, 2018
Saying no is sometimes necessary and liberating – that’s what I’ve realized.
It’s 11 : 31 AM on day 2928 of my journey towards independence and I managed to pray, spent time outside, read a Bible verse and do some work
Recently I realized that saying no is sometimes necessary and liberating I’m the only one who knows my limits so I have to set boundaries for the world and I’ve reached a point in my life where I no longer have any qualms about doing so.