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Till when the art would find its way through validation? One evening, Shanaya was overwhelmed and eager to share the news with one of her friends. Without a second thought, she called her friend, Akhil, without knowing where the conversation would lead.  As she made a call, the phone rang, but there was no response. She thought that Akhil would give her a call back when he would be free. Shanaya resumed her work and went to prepare for dinner. After preparations, she left for the market to buy some groceries and cherish the pleasant rainy weather with a cool breeze touching her soul, whispering in her ears the rhythm of the onset of autumn. Holding an umbrella in one hand and a mobile phone in the other to shoot a video for her friend Neeta, walking on the rain-showered roads. They were trying to prevent a pool of water from splashing on them while the vehicles passed by them. Once they reached the society gate, it was tedious to cross the road due to heavy traffic. Somehow, they m...

The day began with Tanvi (trip leader) waking everyone at 5 a.m. We were eight people and had three rooms to manage getting ready on time so we could leave for the first trek, or say it as the base camp for Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib Trek, Ghangaria. It was a 10 km journey with a steep stretch of more than halfway and descending a few kilometers. Everyone got ready, turn by turn, and went to the breakfast table by 7 a.m. Our trip guide, Alok, patiently waited for us to start the journey and allowed us time to prepare for the adventure, as it was a long day with 10 km of walking. Those who got ready early got a chance to witness the beauty of the cloud-covered mountains from the terrace of our stay with a cup of hot tea. The best part apart from the trek on the trip was the food. Every day, we received different delicacies, from poha to pancakes. We had meals we did not expect to receive on this kind of trip, where we lived in secluded places away from the city. After breakfast...

A ride to remember for life started with the introduction. There were eight in total, including the trip leader Tanvi. It started with Tanvi sharing about her, followed by Shreya sharing her experience with Firgun and her passion for photography. Moving on, I introduced myself, letting them know about my profession, books I wrote, and other stuff (and that was where a request for poetry recitation came from). Further, Neha (designer), Nikita (make-up artist), Sejal (Auditor), Sapna (Auditor), and Amish (Software Developer) introduced themselves. If we had the funniest introduction award, Sejal would be the most eligible tripper. We shared more about our lives, and the journey amidst the scenic beauty began. From mountains to rivers, we witnessed it all. The best part was that the 9-hour journey went by without any boredom, but by playing different games, including Antakshari and Dumb Charades, and enjoying the view. Many cameras would rise out of the traveler's window to capture th...

The work-life imbalance was taking a toll on my mind. And the Universe knew what was best for me at that hour of emergency and chaotic life. So, not only once but thrice, it tried to tell me that it was time for a trip and get recharged. The best thing was the decision-making for the destination. Whenever I talked to my friends, I would hear one place - Valley Of Flowers. A person like me who had never done a single trek got motivated to choose a moderately challenging trek as her first trek, and that too with a group of strangers with one of her friends who was pro in trek adventures. Valley of Flowers considered a monsoon trek, is one of the beautiful trails with a surreal experience, teaching trekkers different lessons on the way, including patience, consistency, perseverance, and faith. I checked the itinerary multiple times, but not once did I seriously explore what that trek held for me being a non-trekker because somewhere in the back of my mind, I had doubts whether I should go...

One day, I felt demotivated and reluctant to work on my assignment. I tried to push myself to work, but I failed miserably. After evaluating my past weeks, I found the reason for my unwillingness. And can you guess what it was? Let me tell you the reason was procrastination. I am not saying I solved it for once and all. But, at least for that particular phase, after figuring it out, I created a fresh plan to continue where I left off and restricted it with a deadline. In this way, I could achieve my goal. I am talking about my latest book, " Spilled It Again ." I started working on it in mid-February and felt it had been pending for ages. Finally, after much struggle with my inner self, physical health, and emotional barriers, I stand high with the launch of my book. Are you wondering why am I telling you all this? So, let me inform you that to write this blog, I had to have an experience where I overcame procrastination and fulfilled my dreams. How to Overcome Procrastinatio...

Change is constant, and uncertainty is unpredictable.  Both have a crucial role in life. You are required to handle the effects of change and the consequences of uncertainty.  Let's check out the ways to navigate change: Embrace Change Whatever happens, happens for good. The earlier you accept it, the better for you. Learn to embrace change. It is a part of life. It can bring new possibilities and development for you. Consider hormonal changes in the human body. How do you feel when you first witness them? You are uneasy. But if you consider the progress and effects on your body after those changes, you will adore them. Every change has its beauty. Continuous Learning Educate yourself according to the latest trends and fashion. I understand not everything is to be adapted, but keeping yourself aware will help you deal with the changes. Suppose you have a skill, let us take the painting. Even if you have a god-gifted talent, will you not want to learn the latest patterns and ar...