"If she looks back, it means she loves you". How often have you heard this dialogue in the movies or with friends advising each other. This act of looking back does not just play out in the romantic scenarios. It also plays out in our day to day life, such as when a guest walks … Continue reading Why is it important to look back?
Rituals
Why is it that we have Rituals? Rituals have importance for all of us. They help us connect and belong. By following the rituals of our religion, we feel connected to our religion, by following the rituals of festivals, we feel part of the festivals, and so on. Sometimes rituals take over our entire life. … Continue reading Rituals
Sorry
Why is it so hard for some people to say "sorry"? We all make mistakes and if we are wise and lucky enough, we recognize it. In that case, we have the option of either to not care, to say sorry, to do something to fix the mistake or to do something else to make … Continue reading Sorry
Facebook Likes
Why is it that Facebook "likes" are so liked? I have never really been active on social media. My first foray into Facebook was because of my curiosity. Once I joined it, I did not log on for a long time. Now logging in has become more or less a part of my daily routine. … Continue reading Facebook Likes
Reluctant to Connect
Why is it so hard to stay in touch with relatives even though we want to? They say that family bonds, especially with our relatives and cousins, are so strong that even if we don't see or talk with each other for years when we do connect, its as if we were never apart. I … Continue reading Reluctant to Connect
Politics in Volunteering
Why is it that even when we volunteer our services, we get slammed with politics? Since there are so many volunteering opportunities available to meet any kind of interest we might have, we all end up volunteering at some point or the other in our lifetime. Sometimes we volunteer because we are looking to pass … Continue reading Politics in Volunteering
Your Curb Appeal
Why is it that houses are like people? As I was driving home after dropping my son to his karate place, I noticed that of the 2 houses in my neighborhood that were on sale, one of them was under contract and the other one wasn't. Both these houses went on sale around the same … Continue reading Your Curb Appeal
Man’s er Woman’s Best Friend
Why is it that we start loving our pets as much as we love our family members? My daughter and son may get jealous of each other if they erroneously believe that I am showering more love on one or the other. But they are never jealous of our little dog Buddy. We got Buddy … Continue reading Man’s er Woman’s Best Friend
Morning or Night Person
Why is it that some people are neither morning people nor night people? I think these people love sleeping too much. ahem ahem. As you must have guessed, I am talking about myself. A friend recently asked me if I was a morning or a night person. Let me see. After 8 pm I am … Continue reading Morning or Night Person
Staying tip-top for the little ones
Why is it that it is important to stay tip-top when your children's friends are meeting you, more than when yours are? And this does not just apply to your appearance. It applies to all aspects of your home, be it cooking, house cleaning, etc. A few years ago, my daughters 4-year old friend had … Continue reading Staying tip-top for the little ones
A Mothers Chronicle 