“Your career may be ending but congratulations as you begin a new chapter of your life.” “The fun part of your life starts now.” “Are you excited?” “Any plans? Travels?” “You will now have time for things you’ve always wanted to do.” These are some euphemisms commonly used to convince (console?) ourselves that life continues …
Believe
Nearly two years ago when posting my very first blog, I started with the following couplet penned by the famous Urdu poet, Majrooh Sultanpuri: “Main akela hi chalaa thaa jaanib-e-manzil magar log saath aate gaye aur kaarwaan bantaa gayaa” [I had started alone towards my destination, but people continued to come forth and a caravan …
Resolutions
Resolutions for the “new” year would have been made and in some cases, may already have been discarded. Typically, we might resolve to: Lose weight Drink less Give up smoking Eat healthy Reduce time spent on the smartphone or the internet Spend more time with friends and family Travel more Take up a new hobby …
Yesterday once more
We start a new calendar year, wishing all a happy, healthy, prosperous new year. Everyone means well and each of us tries to remind all our listed “contacts” that we are thinking of them at this special time of the year. So, we take the trouble to search for and download an electronic card displaying …
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