Why is it that dogs bark at the Mailman? Ever since we got my dog Buddy almost 2 years ago, he has always barked at the mailman*. I did not think much about it until one day, while I was on phone with a friend of mine, Buddy started barking loudly and profusely. I looked … Continue reading Tinkle in the Mailbox
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Importance of Important Days
Why is it important to be with friends and family on their important days? Everybody is so busy these days that no one has time to talk to anyone except maybe with a parent or a sibling on a daily basis. We may talk to some friends on a regular basis, but trying to schedule … Continue reading Importance of Important Days
Why is it important to offer Prayers?
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?
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
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
A Mothers Chronicle 