Cherishing Your Charisma..!!

“Breathe In...... Breathe Out........” - said Maya to her little kids :)

It was 7 am in the morning and the dawn of the light dashed her window curtains with a silent breeze. Her two kids aged 6 & 8 years were keen on doing the Pranayama (an art/ exercise in Yoga which helps us to have control over our breath) with their mother's instructions. This has been their daily activity ever since they understood the benefits of Yoga & Fitness. An hour passed, then the kids wrapped up their session with a prayer to God. Maya hugs them both with a kiss on their forehead !   

Maya is a trained Yoga tutor who teaches not only to her kids but quite a few children from an orphanage too. She has been doing this as a service for more than a decade now who emphasizes that Yoga discovers the happiness and love in you. She has been an inspiration to all the other little kids around her. Maya's witty smile is what keeps her going, in-spite of many odds in her life! Adds up to this, she is also a blogger who expresses her ideas/thoughts through her Pen. She believes words can make wonders. After all,Words are a cup of motivation. 

The Mother of these brilliant kids have something to say to this World.  

She throws all her thoughts genuinely in this post as she feels its worth to read and chew it. 

With her Sip of Coffee in hand, Maya grabs a pen & paper to throw her thoughts. She begins...

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This year 2020 is becoming the most dreadful year of all for everyone with the current circumstances around us. With not much going around, from the beginning of this year the only substance that comes on to all our minds is the virus pandemic which shuttered the entire globe. 

With the current quarantine/self-isolation/Lock-down/crown to huge people across the world, the questions that we all have is : How do we survive from this shatter? Where all this is going to lead us ? Are we on the right stand to face our lives ? When will we get back to normalcy ? Is this an human creation ? (If so it will be a betrayal to the entire mankind) Is this all for economy supremacy ? Social Media or Flash news across TV channels to compete each other, what is that we take in ? Is it Myth or Truth ? So on and so forth of questions must be banging our heads with an answer of BLANK to all questions. 

Everyone is facing their worst time in their lifetime as this has created history in the universe. We have to go with what is in front of us and believe to protect our lives and so others. We have to accept that this is going to be and this will be the new normal going forward. Acceptance is what is needed for now. 

Rain or shine, now let us just sit and relax for sometime and talk to ourselves to see what the world is telling us apart from this huge Covid-19 pandemic! 

I am giving birth to this post right now for us to contemplate and think over on some thoughts amidst this situation. I know its hard for all of us to lead our lives this way, however there is some little things that we could do to bring that small change during this pandemic. Here I am to pour my words to overcome this situation with my thoughts. If you feel worth it, please carry yourself with these as it will truly be a stress buster ! 

Be ready for this big roller coaster ride :) I am sure after this big post,  you will definitely take some points with you and there will be a change!!

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Everyone in this world have a reason to be have born,

Every dawn is a new beginning for us to utilize and enjoy, 

Every moment that we own is worthy and expensive, 

Every activity that we do is being counted, 

Every prayer that we devote counts as a blessing, 

Every soul that we interact with, gives us some meaning,

Every hour that you spend at work with dedication makes you one step higher, 

Every relationship that you come across teaches you something, 

Every worry will make us more mature and teach a new lesson, 

Every failure will be a stepping stone for our success, 

"Every time I faced a challenge I solved it with my thoughts,,There is a Way and the Way is on its Way!!"  

VIBGYOR - The nature Rainbow has its own excellent 7 colors with it. It blossoms very rarely in the sky to show its own charm. One who sees it would always be lucky to get the utmost joy. 

Life has its own beauty which combines with nature of vibrant colors. Your life is your chance to prove that you are remarkable in your own way. When life is giving you an opportunity to explore the world around you, then why don't we utilize that golden ticket to step forward to stage yourself that you always wanted to do? Every person has an innocence behind, find it and cherish it ! Life is full of colors, rejoice and enjoy the present.

Everyone are so sick of this current situation that we want to get back to our Normalcy soon. Yes, of course. However there are certain pressures from Nature too which is way beyond our control. Our hands are tied up that we have to sustain to beat this successfully. God has always shut one door to open the another. Now it is time for us to peep out through the other door to tell the world that, you are remarkable who can be the reason for a good positive change. So come on, with spirit, let us see what Life/Nature has given us from other end, I am quoting down some random thoughts (that can be carried across every stage of life) which one can take it up during this stressful situation. Carry it yourself! 

I know this list would always be an endless one, but nevertheless its worthy ! 

Life has its own charm, Appreciate it :

• Time is the best healer for any problem. Just give time the TIME. This too shall pass!
• Make the best use of this TIME which is at your plate now 
• Mother Nature is the Master of the entire universe and we are slaves of it. The current situation is the right example that none can rule over the world under his/her control. Try not to compete with HER, Respect HER for what she is and what she has done
• Around this corner, be grateful for what you are having. There are people who are even struggling to get a pulse of food for their huger. 
• Don't take things for granted making this pandemic a reason 
• Be humble, be grateful and be polite for the gifts in life
• Thank god for the air that you breathe in
• There is no need to RUSH now for your daily routine, so life has given you a speed-breaker to halt and go slow 
• Don't let the stress override you.Think and act slowly. 
• This is the best time to Appreciate all the little things around you :) 
• Make love and show that gratitude to everyone if you haven't done all these before in your life 
• Enjoy the beauty of Nature. Go and see the sky at night. You will feel pleasant to count the stars  
• Beauty doesn't stay in the pockets of money, but within hearts of pure hugs and kindness.
• World continues to hold its charm, it is your eyes which can reflect it either good or bad 
• Spread ideas, spread love, spread positive thoughts
• Don't give up, Stand up for what up for what you believe in. 
• Be positive and be awesome. Life is full of hope, positivism and balance.

Your body, Your health, Your fitness  : 

• Now that time has given you sometime to take care of your body, spend wisely and take care of your health.
• Develop an habit to make it in your routine 
• Practice yoga. This helps to find the YOU in you. Yoga makes you both physically and mentally fit 
• Your body is your owner. Listen to what it says as health is the expensive thing in the world. We could see it ruling over at present 
• Cook yourself and make your own dishes. You are the best chef for yourself 
• Have your dream kitchen and talk to it daily. It has lot of flavors which is always refreshing and can give you your life back in an healthier way 
• Decorate your kitchen and season it with LOVE always! Enjoy your food with NO pulse of rice in your trash
• Develop your immunity at least from now on
• Avoid medications unless absolutely necessary, have a diet chart for yourself and stick it over the walls
• Go back to your childhood phrase - 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away' 
• Get fit your own way. Every health matters and means a lot to everyone
• Own yourself, Be yourself  

Your Job, Your satisfaction , Your Savings : 

• With the work from home policy with many organizations across the globe, people are striving hard to prove their capability
• This is a difficult phase with face to face interaction not getting on your table, however just put your best effort to show them your dedication, also remember your satisfaction matters a lot 
• Be precise, be calm and adapt to this new lifestyle. This is going to be the new work style
• Your company values you the most now and trusts that you can do your BEST during this crisis, so don't put them down 
• You are the CEO of a company and unable to manage this crisis,? Never mind, stay clam and the employees are with you to tackle this. YOU mean a lot to them 
• Go digital by all your means. Build the confidence in you and let them know CODING is fun @ work ! 
• Utilize this time to learn out a new technology 
• Value your employment and respect it, because millions of people out there are striving hard to even get a loaf of bread
• Be online and post your dedication at this peak hour
• Say YES for online courses, Does would say a NO if its going for FREE :)
• If you are at your break of maternity or sabbatical leave, its okay, rest for the period now as you will never get back this hour again. Spend time with your kids and make the best use of this time. 

Find the passion in you : 

• During this hour of crisis, bring out the passion in you. This is the best stress buster that anyone can go for it. 
• Be it either any crafts from any recycles, blogging, photography or any art - post it to your friends/well wishers. Be a role model for them. Who knows, you may be inspiring person and your art might be an inspiration to them as well
• Share some useful tips that you come across on your page 
• Listen to Music and shake your legs a while
• Sing a song aloud so that your heart listens to it
• Invest some time in reading books and writing on them. Make your book your best friend 
• Think what you are good at and try to nourish them
• Time has given you some time to think about it
• Go creative. Ideas are the super powers now
• Make the best out of your any household waste. This will in-cultivate the savings mode in you 
• Write a poem and read it aloud
• Create some inexpensive craft work from old newspapers. Value and reuse the old items
• Make an odd sock bunny and put them on your table 
• Make a mandala art, Make a Rangoli yourself ! 
• Bring up your hidden talents
• Do small things with great love. Happiness blooms from within.
• Try to solve a puzzle all by yourself. Ask your kid to participate as you can learn from them 
• If you are interested in cooking, try out new dishes to impress your spouse. This is the time to make more love :) Homemade is special always :)  

Need of the hour - I see the lock-down as this :)

Happiness recreated, Respect the lovey :

• Be humble, be patient, respect the lovey. Do good and Be good
• You could be the reason for smile behind someone, recreate that happiness 
• Be humble and show kindness to your family and people around you. At this crisis when everyone is pissed off, this is all they want the the most 
• Help the needy. Think you as ME at this need of hour. Life is always a Circle, what goes around will come again
• Volunteer yourself to assist the needy or help by giving what you can to people who are doing volunteering during this pandemic 
• Get blessings from your well wishers 
• Recreate the things which makes you happy again. Go along with your heart and not your mind
• Do online shopping instead of window shopping. Sometimes happiness comes in tiny packages! 
• Distant calling is the new call these days. Ring to your favorite people and do a video call with them 
• Cultivate a habit on reading newspaper daily. Knowledge is always power
• Hope and Love are the most things needed now 
• Be silent and enjoy your joy so as to last for an extra while!

Family time, Value it  : 

• This is the most wanted substance during this period 
• There is been more of technology ruling over us than our care and affection to our family. 
• Be a sole owner to have a good family time with your spouse, kids and parents
• Leave your ego and talk to your spouse amidst fights or anger. This is the best time for you to understand your spouse and start leading a new life 
• Have an ear for your partner's problems and solve it with your thoughts 
• Sit and talk to your parents who have crossed your age long ago. They need your attention now as loneliness would haunt them. 
• Let your kid play with their grand parents and spend plenty amount of time 
• Talk to your parents on savings and future as they are the ones who have bleed to get a good future for you 
• Teach your grand parents something new at this time! Make them feel comfortable and cozy
• A friend is need, a friend in deed. Talk to your friends and laugh out at the craziest things
• Cousins and relatives are your next family, value them and spend time in talking, get rekindled with your childhood memories and cherish those moments by taking pictures 
• Be romantic with love and care rather than anger and misunderstanding
• Don't show your anger to kids at the heat of the moment. You can't be a bad example for your kids. Instead make silence and put a SMILE on your face. Silence doesn't mean you are Dumb! 
• Spread the love, not hatred, 
• Spread your teachings,  not the ego, 
• Spread your thoughts/values, not by authority
• Spread colors, not terror 
• Spread happiness, not the sorrow 

ME time , Go crazy :) 

• Create a ME time for yourself. I know this is the most difficult task for anyone, however identify some time for yourself 
• You are the soul of your happiness, do don't let it go down 
• Dress up yourself well and talk positive with you over the mirror 
• Worries keep haunting us everyday, but don't let yourself go on inferior mode. Sit, relax a while and stand up straight with confidence to face the world. 
• Never mind if you are not contributing to your family with a Penny, life is more than it in this world. Take it easy
• Pamper yourself with a face mask, truly-fruity and healthy food
• Rejuvenate and pamper yourself. Take care of your skin and hair. 
• Want to clear your phone memory - this is the best time to do
• Give a chance to read all those unread mails which is been there for years on your inbox. Never you will get this time if your kids are back to school :) 
• Are you a technology freak, if so go viral with your new ideas even though you have zero motivators for it. Self motivation is the best, pat a back on yourself
• Go and post all your good pics and give a cherish-able throwback 
• Your clothes are messy always ? Now take a time to rearrange your wardrobe. Give the old ones to the needy to count your blessings ! 
• Finally enjoy your passion, enjoy your hobbies. I am doing it right now as it gives me a sense of happiness! 
• Be in the festive mood and rejoice like never before
• My health and happiness is my responsibility, no matter what my faults are I am unique !

Take a while off from Social Media : 

• We live in a world where advertising/ social media wants us to be a person whom they can manipulate
• We are so attached to social media that we have hampered our own potential growth and kept our true self from shining. Why do we do so ? 
• Restrict the usage of Social media and think on owing yourself
• Try to restrict from technology and spend more time with family. Family is LOVE
• Let us try not to follow others blindly over this. We can’t own our self simply because we have forgotten what we truly look like
• Look at the mirror and speak up to what you really are, what you really owe rather than following members on Social Media 
• Social media is powerful tool and use this tool for spreading love and good, not jealousy and show-off 
• The world is just looking good, but its actually not feeling good from within
• Don't pussyfoot all around your life thinking what society will think about it, stop it there and be an inspiration for others 
• Say no to the things that doesn’t give you utmost joy 
• Learn to heal your mind!

Every picture tells you a story! 

Parenting, A huge task, Be a Role Model : 

• Parenting is an Art, If you are an young parents or experienced, take this task with a huge respect and devotion so that you bring your child well
• Understand your kid's language. Every child has a language of own. Decipher what the child says during this terrible hour and give them the most comfort zone rather getting frustrated. 
• You will miss your children once they are out to normalcy soon, hence take this time to understand their emotions
• Sit with the kids and speak in clear, simple sentences to encourage your child's articulation 
• Teach your kids the good values that you have swallowed in your life. Make them your best friends
• Put your iPhone aside for sometime and mess up with your kids activities !  Bring out the kid in you 
• Hug and cuddle your child more often as this is what they need the most during this hour 
• Your  child is physically and mentally capable of more and more, and every day is jammed with new experiences, sights, sounds and words. Find the talent in your kid as this is a huge task for parents
• Every child is special in its own way
• Talk to your spouse on your kid's future and give them that nourishment 
• Give them the freedom to talk & space to grow
• Get the colors on hands with your kids, let them make a mess and learn from it :) 
• If you have toddlers at home, make them participate in online story time from library.
• Make them read more books. Reading is a BLISS
• Talk to your children and understand their teen age. This is the age where children needs most attention 
• "Pretend & Play" - this is one of the activity that toddlers love to play with parents, make sure you play with them. 
• If you are working parents, ensure that you engage your child in some craft activities which is Fun for them. I understand that it is really difficult to spend time during this hour, but be positive and trust me  they create lot of MAGIC
• Do home schooling for your kids over the weekends! 
• Dance and sing with your child. Teach them what you preach
• Make learning a fun. They easily grasp at this stage, teaching a new language is a good welcome.

Stay positive, stay healthy, stay strong, stay home & stay safe : 

• This can be our new normal if things travel the same way, hence let us adapt to this new lifestyle 
• Make your plans according to this and adjust to your routine
• Let us do our job and things will naturally fall in place 
• Get focused and stay positive instead of drilling down too much into the issue 
• Utilize the maximum period which is at your plate 
• Focus on what is in front of you 
• Your body, Your mind and Your soul - it will act on what you feel, just remember this 
• You are the MIRROR to your little kids @ HOME, so present yourself good as they COPY you 

Home Sweet Home , Huge Respect to MOM : 

• Every home has a life in it, respect and value it 
• Every home has a beautiful MOM, Respect her for what she had done, it's extraordinary.GIRL power
• Make Men to understand her feelings/emotions as she stands a percent higher than Men. Even if she something wrong, put aside with a SMILE as she gets you a hot cup of coffee the very next moment :)  
• Appreciate the little things that your home gives you, that your women gives you! 
• Talk to the walls of the house, they do have ears and they are ready to lend forward
• Your house can make miracles, the more you give to it, the double you get
• Make a nice garden, give a life to those tiny seeds
• Spend some time to keep this shelter clean and tidy
• Decorate your home with ethnic crafts and see the change. It brings lot of positive vibes 
• Let your home bring all that you need in your life! 
• Every house is a palace of its own. It's a paradise. 
• A pleasant and loving atmosphere in your home always is the true foundation for your life.  

Make A Salute : 

• Finally spend a min to thank all the Key workers across the globe who are been in and out during this crisis. Their effort is priceless and cannot be compared. 
• At this moment, Doctors are the saviors for us. Bow your head, Salute them for what they are responsible now. This is one of the most challenging hardship in their entire lifetime ! 
• Respect and value the other front-line workers who strive to help the patients across the world without thinking about their own families 
• Salute to the government and other staffs associated who are also doing their best to keep you and the city safe and sound. 
• Show some gratitude to the people who have helped you during this need of the hour ! 
• Keep chanting your prayers for he is listening to you always,

"Keep Standing, Keep hoping, Keep believing I am coming" - God 

Get inspired and be an inspiration to all. 

Cherish innocence ! Cherish your Charisma! 

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Maya gives a deep breath after putting her pen down ! 

This is her best post ever on her blog, even though its a lengthy one. She feels - "Why make someone talk about it when you are good at it :)"

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I genuinely thank all the readers for reading till the end. Hope you all enjoyed. I am sure at-least few of my points must have created an impact on you and let the MAGIC do the rest.

Love to my twin sister who stood beside me to finish this long post.It took a month for me to polish and bring it in front of you. This might be my biggest post ever in my blog, however I don't regret for it as every sentence has its own story behind. I am happy portraying it on my own Space. 

Pictures courtesy : My fav quotes from internet, home pictures and few ones are from my sister too.  

PS: My sister is very good at photography. Do check out her pics @

Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/people/rpoorni/) &

Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/PooRamakrishnan/) 

You will enjoy watching them :) 

Finally, Many thanks to my family, friends, relatives, well wishers and each and everyone for all your continuous support, encouragement and trust on me, which keeps me writing more and more! Really means a lot. Humbled!!! 

Be Kind & Spread Love.We are ONE world. 

Let’s be together, stay together and beat this situation together. This too shall pass!

Stay Home! Stay Safe! 

Disclaimer : All posts in this blog are mine. The above post is purely my thoughts on this crisis and lock-down. Any resemblance of thoughts to this with a real incident or dead is purely coincidental.