Illusion

“Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.” ---- Anais Nin Friendship is the most beautiful and wonderful relationship that an individual shares.It is a special kind of love. A friend is a person who respects and trusts us and will never betray us. They understand your situation and try to comfort you during crisis.They act as a pill for your depression. They are there to lift up our spirits. The terms friend and friendship  mean different things to different people and different things to the same people at different times. To think and communicate effectively about the topic, people find it necessary to use distinctions such as true friends, best friends, good friends, casual friends, work friends, social friends, and friendly acquaintances. In spite of friendship's vague and seemingly indefinable quality, friendships contribute in important ways to psychological development

Ever wondered, what is the impact of our thinking on our life? In both, our professional as well as personal life we have two types of thoughts positive and negative. So basically these people are called optimists and pessimists. Our attitude defines our whole thinking. Attitude is a choice, we live with it. It reflects our way of perceiving life. Optimists, the people with a positive attitude towards life, live life more casually then the pessimists. The pessimists remain negative for a long time but when the problem passes by their life comes to an equilibrium again. Negative attitude leads to unhappiness and depression. The definition of happiness has totally changed in today’s scenario, people find happiness with the fulfilment of one’s desires. Everyone wants to be happy. But we are here to focus on how it shapes our destiny. The way you act around people will determine what kind of a human being you are. Some may be introvert and some maybe extrovert. Further the d

Hello Readers. I am back after a long gap.Sorry to keep you waiting. It is said that humility is the key to success. Humility in a dictionary is defined as the quality of having modest or low view of one’s importance. It is a skill to admit that we have problems, experience pain, make mistakes, we are faulty, act in ways we shouldn't have, say things that are not good, think bad for others etc. the list goes on. We face all the negative and painful conditions without trying to escape from them because humility helps us understand it. How can we escape from a prison if we don't admit that we are a prisoner? How can we run if we cannot even walk?How can we swim if we are afraid of water? How can we solve our problems if we do not admit that we have them? Humility saves us from arrogance, false pride, overconfidence, egotism etc. It is a necessary quality for self-improvement of a human being and helps him/her grow and heal. It helps us to find answers to our own pro

We all know the importance of reading books.So, here is a list of  books that you must read once. The Fault In Our Stars by John Green  - It has everything a good book should have, the characters are really strong, and there is tragedy, twist, and love between two cancer patients. It is a beautiful piece of work as it highlights new perspective on cancer. It describes about the people caught in between life and death in a lucid manner. It is a must read for everyone who enjoys a little romance combined with tragedy. Dark Places by Gillian Flynn  –  This book will grab you from the first page to the last. Writing is superb. It is one of a kind crime fiction, thrill is all that accompanies, a little disturbing but original. The plot is simply amazing. The Great Gatsby by F.Scott Fitzgerald  – It is a classic American Novel of the 20th century. The narrative is constructed well. It is something extraordinary and simple and beautiful. But in its first year t

Knowing about Gambling addiction was fun!! Shopping Addiction is urge to spend more and more money and buy everything whether you need it or not. The addiction is also known as compulsive shopping or compulsive buying disorder. When we come across the term shopping it right away indicates women shopping but it affects men and women equally. Men do not over shop but they spend a way too much (on concerts, sports, and car).  About 60 percent of the population purchase things when they are on sale. As estimated 5-6 % of the American population is affected by this addiction and face financial crisis. Shopaholics is a common term we use to describe a shopping addict. Many shopaholics shop when they are stressed out because shopping makes them happy. It boosts the mood when they are low. Some shop for the perfect item and some just shop because they want to spend every single penny and buy everything. People who shop this way believe that if they shop they will feel better but i

"Imagination is not only the uniquely human capacity to envision that which is not, and, therefore, the foundation of all invention and innovation. It’s arguably most trans-formative and revelatory capacity, it is the power that enables us to empathize with humans whose experiences we have never shared." -J.K Rowling Imagination can change the world because new ideas revolutionize the world. It’s the ability of mind to build mental images which never existed in the past. The human imagination is a very powerful gift as we have the ability to make creative choices. The imaginary world is manifestly tangled with the real world and there are many ways to illustrate this through literature (make it realistic or turn it into fantasy).Imagination empowers humans as it allows us to see into the future and explore the depth of our knowledge. Knowledge here plays a significant role. If we have adequate knowledge on a particular subject we can apply it suitably while imagining.

I was scrolling down across fb pages when I saw this quote and I thought to give it a try ..... We, in our whole life, are taught that we should help others ,make them happy and if we do not then we are tagged as selfish ...it's sad but true. I think it is really unnecessary to explain someone after saying 'No'.The reasons why we always tend to explain them is that we think we are disappointing them and will be disliked by them in the future or will be misunderstood by our close ones Many of us believe that if we are not there for other people they might not be there for us too.It's really sad that there are many who know about your fear and will use it against you to get what they want Instead of saying 'No' to someones request we tend to make an excuse and try to explain the situation.We think that saying 'No' straight away will sound kinda rude or something.....Sometimes we make an excuse even if we are free but do not want to get into

"Common sense is nothing more than a deposit of prejudices laid down by the mind before you reach eighteen." - Albert Einstein The dictionary defines common sense as sound and prudent judgement based on a simple perception of the situation or facts .....basically a good sense and sound judgement in practical matters. I believe people with common sense are reasonable, practical ,trustworthy, understanding.They are down to earth. Many problems that we face today are due to the lack of common sense.We are just too caught up in the moment we forget about the consequences of our actions.Smart people not always do smart things.They too gamble all their money in stock market. The more we are trained to think one way, the greater the chance that sometimes we allow sloppy or thinking to take the place of common sense. Common sense isn't a one-stop-destination; it's a way of thinking that needs constant nourishing and application. We do not realize certain common things

Life is a great teacher; it will teach you exactly what you’re supposed to learn at a particular period of time Queen ......is  A FILM ???? hear me .....?? its not  meaningless.It has inspired many lives and rated 8.5/10 by IMDb. It proves why self-respect is of utmost importance.It also teaches one of the biggest lessons of life that how a bad relationship can stop you from growing and that is why it is important to give up on it.And find someone who respects you for who you are, not for what they can make you.There is so much waiting for you.Just MOVE ON!! The character played by Kangana Ranaut (Rani) is just amazing.Its really realistic.The transition from a dependent girl to an independent lady is beautiful. In the film, the girl is refused by her fiance to marry her so she travels alone to Paris and Amsterdam.This is how her journey begins as a free spirit where nobody questions her.Being from a conservative family she seeks her parental approval or fiances approval for most of

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I already mentioned about addiction for food and how it affected our health and how was it really harmful.....Now  comes addiction to GAMBLING !!! Gambling leads to thrill in life along with the risk which is further accompanied. Gambling is a type of impulse control disorder and is known as compulsive gambling.When gamblers are completely into gambling and cannot control their thirst for gambling they are probably entering into the region where they know that gambling is hurting them and their loved ones but still they continue .They keep gambling even they are depressed ,happy,sad whatever, they only think about gambling whatever may be the consequences.Those who are addicted to gambling often become obsessed with the thought of winning back the money they've lost, and so they continue to gamble.They struggle both with the time and money ....they try to quit but their impulse does not allow them to quit.Too much time spent on gambling and they face a breakdown in relatio

Leap Second?????               A leap second will be added on June 30, 2015 23:59:60 UTC. After reading this sentence a lot of queries arise. What is leap second? What is UTC? Why do we have to know about it? And it’s not the same as leap year we know about. What are these??? A leap second is a second which is added to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) in order to synchronize atomic clocks with astronomical time to within 0.9 seconds. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is the primary time standard by which the whole world regulates time. UTC is the time standard used to determine local times in time zones worldwide. It is primarily based on the combined output of several highly precise atomic clocks, a statistical time scale called International Atomic Time (TAI). Basically, a second of time, as measured by an atomic clock, added to or omitted from official timekeeping systems periodically to compensate for small changes in the rotation of the earth caused by volcanoes, earthquake

You just read the heading "ADDICTION" and probably are now thinking about drugs and alcohols.Most of the people after hearing addiction,for sure,  think about drug addiction. This topic came up when I was having a casual conversation with my friend Reema ......We concluded that addictions can be of different types. To start with "FOOD" addiction... .....sounds funny....but its a real addiction and can lead to serious problems. Food addiction is simply addiction to junk food in a similar way the drug addicts are addicted to drugs.You are drawn to food like a moth to a flame even you are not physically hungry.People who are addicted to food are often overweight or obese, or they suffer from addictive eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, or extreme calorie counting. And there is no blood test to test that you are food addicted.....its your behavior that decides it.You often have this intense desire for certain foods, even when you are full and you start ea

A new information age that changed....or I would say revolutionized our lives was "The Internet". This made our lives much easy....especially benefited a large number of students by helping them find  their answers to assignment questions within a fraction of seconds... :P The internet carries an extensive range of information and the users have excess to resources that were out of reach before .......in a way it provides us with unlimited knowledge.The Internet empowers better decision-making and a more efficient use of time if you find the right tool or connect to the right people.If you are able to read this now you are already benefited by it.But still there is a large population(around 40 % )which is not able to access the Internet. Imagine being able to access it from anywhere without having to worry about the cost and accessibility.The day is not far as :- A US company is planning to build an "Outernet"  which is a global network of cube satellit

We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.- Mother Teresa When we are happy or we are in a great mood, a smile comes naturally.It's an outward sign of happiness, excitement, appreciation, joy etc.When you share the real smile something good is bound to happen.The positive smile creates a positive environment full of care, love,hope and peace.A smile which lasts for a fraction of second can really make a big difference. A smile after all is the universal welcome.It turns out that smiling might be the best thing to do when you're ready to shift into a brighter mood. :) Scientists have found that smiling on purpose can help people feel better. Just the simple act of putting a smile on your face can lead you to feel actual happiness, joy, or amusement. Smiling on purpose changes brain chemistry. So it can be a big help to people who are dealing with depression and anxiety. But how do you smile if you're not feeling it? A gentle word, a kind look, a goo

Does your mom likes every status update of yours and each and every post of yours?? It all begins with my parents have learned how to work on a computer......and the first thing they do after that is they create a Facebook account and send you a friend request.Now what you do is next.... You stare at that request for hours and finally accept it as you have no choice and knowing that would be the outcome... Now your parents comment on each and every status update of yours,likes them and in many cases tags some of your friends.They can have a look at your pictures and the ones you are tagged in and if they do not like it they will surely make you delete it.You cannot upload your pictures with your boyfriend or even friend :P Now you are even afraid that what if your friends tag you in their pics ........ya to much drama :P They may even make you change your profile picture and so you loose the freedom to decide your own profile picture. The most funny one ......when you update

The title sounds a little familiar........isn't it?? Instead of "you" if there was a "we" then its the famous one directions song......a lovely one though !!! But I am not writing about the song.....don't worry :P “Your time is limited, don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma, which is living the result of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinion drown your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition, they somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” – Steve Jobs Everyone says BE YOURSELF....but the question is how?? For being yourself discover your life's purpose,create your own plans about want you want to do and what not,learn how to be more productive ,more creative ,more systematic and more confident.Do whatever you like,go crazy once,break rules if you want,try anything new......these will surprise you and h