Stories Matter
Stories Matter
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“Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic.Capable of both inflicting injury, and remedying it.”~ J. K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows It was that magical time of the year. The soft glow of twinkling technicolour lights filled the lawn of the villa, while the soothing sound of carols […]
Sometimes there are days when words are barefoot—silent, tentative, almost shy to be counted. And then there are days when words are clothed in colours, with party hats on, with laughter in the syllables, with confetti in pauses. Today, I would like to write about the days when words are celebrating. As an educator and
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प्रिय स्टोरी स्क्रैपर्स, अनेक शुभकामनाएँ। आज तुम एकल अंक से नव दशक की दहाई में प्रवेश कर रहे हो। ये दस वर्षों की यात्रा रोमांचक, कठिन और विकास की कहानी है। नाम के अनुसार तुमने अलग-अलग विधाओं से जन-मन में छुपी कहानियों को खोज-खोज कर निकाला। कभी लेखकों ने दो शब्द कहे, कभी दो पृष्ठ
We live in a world filled with people looking. We scroll through endless feeds, chase professional accolades, and amass possessions while obsessively waiting for that next vacation or relationship that promises this elusive state of happiness. We have been socialized to believe that contentment is a reward to be attained or a destination to be
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“To live happily is an inward power of the soul.” I heard this phrase while watching a movie and didn’t give it much thought until… keep reading and you will find out. It was a routine Thursday morning at the advertising agency where I work. Phone calls, the clacking sound of keyboards, colleagues chattering, and
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Human beings are blessed with the power of communication, which they express in many forms: oral, written, and through gestures using their body or facial muscles. Words and drawings make written communication expressive, while gestures and facial expressions convey emotions dramatically. We are a complex combination of emotions and feelings. We harbour many positive and
I wonder if ‘Happiness’ can be bought in a shop or in a big mall? Does it sound weird? Yes. How can anyone run after the market area in search of happiness? Can we search for it inside our hearts or in our minds? Let us first look into‘Happiness’ Oh! I am Happiness, gentle and
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We have often come across the idea that happiness is like a butterfly. The more you chase it, the farther it flies from your reach. Ironically, if we stop running after it, every once in a while, it will come and sit on our shoulders, enamouring us with its fleeting presence. Is happiness really an
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Feeling at ease in your own skin is one of the quietest yet most powerful forms of happiness. It isn’t loud, it doesn’t demand attention, and it certainly doesn’t depend on anyone else’s approval. It grows slowly, almost gently, through a set of habits that shape how you treat yourself. When people talk about confidence,
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Sita was an elderly retired teacher. She had lost her husband a few months ago.Her son, along with his family, lived in London. After recouping and gathering courage, Sita thought of doing something different in life, being a teacher. She had a full-time helper, Rita, who did not have a family. Rita was around thirty-five
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