Of all the emotions I experience, the one that shows up most often—and most deeply—is gratitude. It’s not something I force; it just comes naturally when I slow down and become present in the moment. It's the quiet hum beneath the noise of daily life, the steady heartbeat that reminds me to see the good. … Continue reading The One Emotion I Feel Most Often
Author: Rani Joseph Cherian
How do you plan your goals? I used to set goals by just thinking about what I wanted and hoping I’d get there eventually. But over time, I realized that without a real plan, most of those goals stayed as ideas and never became reality. Now, I take a much more intentional approach when planning … Continue reading Planning Goals with Intention
Create an emergency preparedness plan. We tell ourselves that emergencies won’t happen to us. But every day, people around the world face a reality they never saw coming—floods, fires, power outages, earthquakes, and more. I used to think, “That won’t happen here.” But I’ve learned that being prepared isn’t about fear. It’s about peace of … Continue reading Emergency Preparedness Plan – Ready for Anything
What Is a Word You Feel That Too Many People Use? There’s a word that has become the linguistic equivalent of a junk drawer: messy, full of things that don't belong, and rarely opened with intention. For me, that word is literally. It used to be a word of certainty. It meant "without exaggeration," a … Continue reading Overused and Overheard
What brings you peace? In a world that seems to move faster every day, filled with endless notifications and a constant pressure to accumulate and hold on, I often find myself searching for a different kind of quiet. For me, true peace isn't just a state of calm; it's a profound realization that is rooted … Continue reading The Peace of Impermanence
What profession do you admire most and why? If you were to ask me what profession I admire most, my answer might surprise you. While I respect the dedication of doctors, the innovation of engineers, and the creativity of artists, there is one profession that I believe is the most fundamentally important to the functioning … Continue reading The Silent Backbone, Our Unsung Heroes
If I were to open a shop, it would be more than just a business; it would be a passion project. The shop would be dedicated to selling poison-free food items and groceries that are both healthy and genuinely affordable. I would call it "The Honest Pantry," because my primary goal would be to build … Continue reading Wholesome & Wallet‑Smart
We all have those essential items we do a mental checklist for before stepping out the door: phone? Check. Wallet/keys? Check. Maybe a reusable water bottle or that trusty umbrella for unpredictable weather? Check, check. But for me, the absolute, unequivocally most important thing I must have with me, at all times, isn't a gadget … Continue reading The Clarity I Can’t Leave Behind
What change, big or small, would I like my blog to make in the world? That's a question that gets right to the heart of why I write. The world can feel overwhelming sometimes, filled with news that weighs us down and problems that seem too big to solve. But I believe that the greatest … Continue reading Igniting a Tiny Spark for Change
In another universe — one where no one clutches at time or fear — I awaken not with eyes, but with light. I am no longer what I once was. No bones. No noise in my head. No waiting. I am freedom itself — glowing, effortless, butterfly-light. They call me Elura here, though names are … Continue reading Becoming Elura in the Other Universe

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