For many Americans, every day is a day of prayer. According to a 2014 Pew Research Center survey: More than half (55%) of Americans say they pray every day, while 21% say they pray weekly or monthly and 23% say they seldom or never pray. Even among those who are religiously unaffiliated, 20% say they … Continue reading Why is it important to offer Prayers?
Tag: personal growth
It’s us together
Why is it important to have goals higher than ourselves? If our goal is to start a business, get a particular job, get married or a myriad of other goals, we work hard for them and with luck, most times we succeed in accomplishing our goals. Soon after, we realize that circumstances in our life … Continue reading It’s us together
Why is it important to look back?
"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
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
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
Starting my first blog: So Easy and yet So Difficult
Why is it so hard to take the first step? How many times have I attempted to start a blog? When I was young, I mean really young, in high school, life was so simple. I knew exactly what I wanted to be - a psychologist, a business person or a journalist. Being a B+ … Continue reading Starting my first blog: So Easy and yet So Difficult
A Mothers Chronicle 