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My relaxation rituals

My relaxation rituals are precise and tailored to counter whatever caused my latest bout of stress. First, there’s musica nostalgic journey through the 70s and 80s, with tunes ranging from Indian classics to Western hits. Current music trends? I am not sure you can classify it as music but then who am I to judge? All the same you will not find the latest beats on my playlist. Then, I dive into TV or movies, but only go for reruns. Why? Because with reruns you know exactly when to laugh, when to sigh, and what parts to fast-forward.  If I’m feeling bold, I’ll head over to chess.com, where I bravely face off against the lowest-rated bot… and still get crushed. How can that be relaxing, you ask? Don’t question itjust enjoy the absurdity of losing to a bot At times I write on my blog, where I freely dispense advice… My relaxation rituals

 Some words I could use less of

Talking about some words I could use less of would be one of those infamous four-letter words. Those tiny,  but powerful little nuggets of language that are as popular as a cat meme and just as dangerous as stepping on a LEGO. The linguistic landmines of conversation. One moment, everything’s calm, and the next, BOOM! They explode out of your mouth like popcorn in a microwavehot, fast, and utterly uncontrollable. You try to reel them back in, but it’s like chasing a runaway shopping cart down a hill. Once they’re out there, they’re gone. You stand there, wide-eyed, wishing there was a “control-Z” for life, but no luck! Like toothpaste squeezed out of a tube there is no way they are going back in.  All you can do is smile awkwardly, pretend you didn’t just unleash verbal napalm, and hope nobody was paying attention.But let’s be real, everyone in the… Â Some words I could use less of

I do hold grudges

Let’s be honestI’m no saint, and I won’t pretend to be. I do hold grudges, especially against those who have wronged me in ways that are hard to forget. I hold a grudge against people who: These are the kind of actions that leave a mark, and sometimes, it’s hard to let go. I know holding grudges is not good for the soul and so on. Over the years I have devised a way of avoiding accumulating such intense feelings in myself. In the long run I need to take care of myself and those around me. That will only happen when I play my role in life to perfection. I cannot let these grudges pull me down.