Parenting is a journey blog

Today I am grateful for the blog titles "parenting is a journey" for promoting and encouraging a wellbeing of children from a parenting perspective. Today's blog of parenting is a journey series titled "Who are you as a parent in your child's life? a butterfly, fly or bed bud". I appreciate and recognize the significance of this blog for generating insight and broaden perception of parenting community. The blogs highlighted that

     "Parents are magnificent human beings, create a precise and pleasing image as a caregiver, carries affection, perpetually concentrate on the excellence of the relationship and bring a variety of fabrications in the scene, radiate varying tones and intensities of joy and happiness. Parent or caregiver, try to conveying perseverance, transition, growth, maturation and hope for their children. The most important aspect is that parents invariably hook with the strength and positivity of a child (flower) and carry excellence and harmony to the ambience always and anyways.

The butterfly symbolizes magnificence, attractiveness, loveliness, beauty and a variety of structures, tones and intensities. A butterfly conveying perseverance, transition, growth, maturation and hope in one's life. Butterfly invariably hooks with a flower and carries beauty and charm to the atmosphere and environment.

Qualities of a butterfly!

• Butterflies are beautiful and stunning

• Butterflies have a lot of tones and tints

• Butterflies invariably track a flower

• Whenever touch, butterflies drop colours

• Butterflies constantly cruise in a smooth motion

• Butterflies always beautify the environment

• In absence of a butterfly, think about its presence and purposefully require and desire its presence"

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 Spoons

Today I am grateful for spoons and their significance in life. Spoons are valued when it comes to fine dining, etiquette and decorum. Nowadays, spoons are a basic necessity. for managing food. Spoons are being used for decades around the globe I appreciate and recognize their value for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• Spoons appear in a variety of contours, proportions, weaves and tones.  Given the fact that every single spoon has a distinct usage and convenience, for instance, rice spoon, ice cream spoon, soup spoon, takeout spoon, dish spoon, cooking spoon and curry spoon. Rice spoon can not be used for soup or ice cream. While handling a spoon, one requires to be mindful of its usage and proper techniques. The same analogy applies to the survival of the fittest notion. For every single aspect of life, we certainly necessitate a variety of contours, proportions, weaves and tones of behaviours, practices, strategies and functionality. Life can not be handled or managed with a single behaviour or strategy just like the right spoon for the right eatery

• If someone tries to manage or handle food with the same spoon, believe me, the person will end up with a hodgepodge of a mess. No matter how hard the person tries to manage but that person needs to learn the right spoon for the food and its usage. Learning the right spoon for the food really significant for fine dining, etiquette and decorum. The same metaphor applies to life, we can not handle or manage life without learning, adapting, accommodating, assimilating, modifying and changing our behaviour according to the situation, circumstances and demand

• Spoons are a great source to learn the survival of the fittest notion not only for the fine dining, etiquette and decorum, however, to change our behaviour and strategy for better adjust in life

• This is my resolution, reflection, opinion and perspective about spoons. What is yours? is the thought of the day

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 Art supplies

Today I am grateful for the art supplies and their significance in one's life. Art supplies are the most transcendent source of creativity. I appreciate and recognize the importance of art supplies for a variety of reasons, for example:

• Art supplies are not particularly for children only, it has the spirit to embrace all age groups. These water, oil and acrylic supplies are straightforward to apply or manage. It can be worked over paper, wall, wood, rock and canvas but it depends on what is in your imagination

• These are supplies are the source of imagination, vision, invention and fabrication of ideas and designs. In other words, these supplies are a bridge between thoughts and the final product

• These art supplies are the safest and secure mode to showcase your creativity and express your thoughts, feelings and emotions

• Art supplies are the source to ventilate emotions, for instance, sad mood, anxiety and worry. It helps to release stress and tension in a healthful way

• These art supplies may be found across regions around the world. It is the source of peace, comfort and relaxation. Find some time to be with these art supplies and let your imagination flow over the canvas, is the thought of the day

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 Neighbour

Today I am grateful for and blessed with the supportive and accommodating neighbour in every single spectrum of my life. Neighbours are a great source of assistance, joy, satisfaction and comfort for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• I am genuinely thankful for all my neighbours I connected with throughout my life, here and even in Pakistan too. I found and still enjoy profound connectivity, support and comfort. I am blessed with their blessings in my life

• Whenever I need them, I found their eternal presence and the same notion applies to me as well

• Throughout the crucial time regarding this pandemic, I noticed neighbours are a great source of joy and pleasure while standing over my own door, maintaining physical distancing, we talked and shared feelings/emotions

• Neighbours are the source for getting support from a variety of supplies including milk pouch, tomatoes, potatoes, oil, spices, coriander, mint, bread, onion, green chillies, flour, cornflour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, water (whenever water is shut down), medicines and anything you name it

• Share and relish each other cuisine, for instance, Kabuli pulao, noodles, pasta, pizza, kofta, salad and vegetables while we are sick or travelling or throughout Ramadan and whenever prepare something special. We also share recipes  

• Before COVID - 19, whenever the need to drop children for assistance, I get supported and the same applies to me as well

• Our doors were always opened for drop-in any time if we are at home and had some free time. Sometimes we just dropped in for breakfast in the morning 

• Before this pandemic, sometimes when the weather had not permitted going outside, our children played together, made art n crafts, painted, doodled, sketched or just talked to each other in the hallway and had a quality and joyful time

• We have had a collective agreement since I moved to the next-door neighbour, whenever we invite any friends for tea or breakfast, we were part of each other's hangout. This was an amazing agreement and supported us to know each other friends

• Once I was really sick and on bed rest for the whole week for some reason, my neighbour, she visited every hour to look after me, my door was opened. I am thankful to God for blessing me as such an amazing neighbour 

• I observed that neighbours are the source of pleasure, joy, happiness and satisfaction in life. I can not deny their significance and value in my life. They are always here for support and help. Be thankful and grateful for having neighbours in your life is the thought of the day

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 Garden Salad

Today I am grateful for the garden salad, its significance and its benefits to physical and mental health. Garden salad seems like a garden, full of a variety of vegetables with distinct tones. I recognize and appreciate its value for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• Garden salad is loaded and packed with nutrients, vitamins and valuable minerals. As per Canadian food guidelines, four colours of vegetables per day as per serving is recommended

• This salad is beneficial for sound physical health due to its nutritious value. Garden salad supports metabolism and the digestive process

• Garden salad adds value to the meal or cuisine and beautifies the serving. It goes very well with kabob, tikka, burger, bun kebab, lentils, soups, mutter pulao, qaboli, fried fish and prawns

• There is no hard and fast rule to prepare garden salad, you may select and cut vegetables as per your choice. Mix well and add some dressing as per your taste. Now its ready to serve 

• Garden salad has a powerful punch to the palate with pleasing taste buds with distinct flavours

• Garden salad is linked with the weight loss journey, given the fact, it is the healthiest option for those who want to lose weight

• Garden salad itself is a full meal, eaten with added dressing and dips

• What is your connection with the salad? is the thought of the day

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 Nature-H2O stream

Today I am grateful for and appreciate the significance of this water stream, I came across during my walk to the valley. This water stream is flowing water throughout the valley. This is a wonderful and astonishing view of nature with sound effects. This water stream is filled with rocks, all sizes and shapes. I recognize its value for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• Nature is perpetually packed and loaded with inspiration, revelation, divination and discovery of astounding and marvellous creations. I eternally amazed and surprised by the excellence and startling scenic view

• This water current is constantly running and streaming with gorgeous relaxing water vibrations. These vibrations are surprisingly calming and relaxing for my spirit and soul. You may discover these vibrant sound over Youtube for relaxation and meditation

• Personally, I prefer to do deep breathing with eyes closed and flow with the water vibes. Believe me, it's a deep and profound relaxing experience. These vibes affect my mood, emotions and feelings. I found a spirit and soul connection there. This is a real blessing for all of us. Be thankful for that

• This water stream is an instant charger for me. Whenever energy or stamina is depleted due to a tough schedule, these water vibes support me to energize, recharge, restore and renew depleted energy. This water stream is located within a walking distance

• This is summertime here in Canada, try to explore and observe nature as per your taste and tendency is the thought of the day

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Power of Forgiveness-live on Facebook

Today I am grateful for the session live on Facebook, titled "Power of Forgiveness" and let it go for the better personal, social, professional and emotional life. I recognize and appreciate Malton - Bazm - E - Khawateen for a wonderful platform for women at this time of the COVID 19 pandemic. Today's session hosted by Gulnaz Rehan, coordinated by Aasia Khatoon and facilitated by Arshi Ali. I acknowledge the significance of forgiveness or let it go in our life for the sake of better emotional health. The taken thoughts of today's session are:

• The session and discussion commenced with the demonstration of holding a water glass for the time being to symbolize the negative thoughts we hold to highlight the significance of forgiveness. Another demonstration was to hold a folded paper for a while and holding for a day or month for the significance of letting go of the negative emotions. Or holding something over the head for a minute, hour, day, month or years

• Discussed the reasons for shock, emotional injury or trauma and how it impacts or distract our emotions, personal, social, professional and spiritual life

• How to respond to the secondary trauma or emotional injury, for instance:

• Focus and be mindful of the effect of holding a grudge, hatred, jealousy, anger, harm to others on your emotional, spiritual, personal, social and professional life

• Use the spiritual lens for understanding back bitting, jealousy, hatred and negative emotions

• Let go of the negative experiences consciously and mindfully to save your energy, stamina, vitality, strength and spirit

• Close your eyes and let go... it hard on the first attempt but slowly and gradually you will be able to see its impact 

• Forgive them by your heart and soul, do not expect anything on judgement day and do not focus on revenge

• Deep breathing is a great tool for peace, calm and relaxation 

• Give them blessings with your heart and soul. Let the blessings spread

• Gratitude practice, focus on the strength and abilities of the person, concentrate on abilities, not on disabilities in relationship

• Journaling is a strong tool to let go the negative emotions

• Whenever meet people, be mindful and focus on here and now. Always talk about who is present

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 Charcoal Cooking

Today I am grateful for this astonishing adventure that’s “Charcoal Cooking”. Today is a public holiday in Canada for Victoria day. We intended for this day as an outing holiday and celebration for my family.  I noticed and discovered charcoal cooking is surprisingly fun, highly engaging and a source of enjoyment. Today we planned to cook chicken karahi, cauliflower, Khara masala qeema with tandoori nan and salad. I admire its significance for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• Charcoal cooking involves a variety of preparations, for instance, setup, warming up charcoal that requires specific skills, let the charcoal burn properly finally start cooking food

• Charcoal cookery perpetually requires planning, outlining, evaluation and understanding regarding how to process charcoal cooking step by step. It means higher cognitive functioning is being utilized

• Charcoal cooking is a highly engaging process from start to final product. Every single family member engage in a variety of activities, for instance, offload all stuff, table setting, helping in the cooking process, taking photos, filming, eating together, winding up, helping upload all stuff

• Family members truly and deeply connected to each other during charcoal cooking. They talk, focus and concentrate in that process and each other

• Charcoal cooking is the source of joy, enjoyment, entertainment, happiness and pleasure. It soothes our emotions very genuinely and profoundly

• Charcoal food is invariably aromatic, pungent, appetizing, a strong punch to our palate and intensely gratifies our taste buds 

• Charcoal cooking has a compound influence on our emotional, personal and social life. Try some, is the thought of the day

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 Darlington Beach

Today I visited Darlington beach with my family first time, although I already discovered a variety of beaches in Ontario. I am genuinely grateful to Darlington beach for such amazing sites and incredible localities for a variety of ventures. I acknowledge and recognize the significance of Darlington beach for many reasons, for instance:

• Darlington Beach is located in Bowmanville that is approximately 75 km east of Toronto via highway 401 east

• Darlington Beach is not only a beach, it is a great fishing spot for fish lovers

• This beach has a water park for children with a variety of faucets, water buckets, water guns, sprinklers, a shower and a wooden boat

• Besides the water park, you may discover a variety of slides and swings for children

• The beach was extremely impressive, with clean and clear water

• You may BBQ and please your taste buds on site. I discovered some families were engaged in BBQ

• Parking was free on-site, cost-effective, I think that was the great support for the visitors

• Personally, I appreciated and liked this beach due to its places and services. Today I had a great time there with my family. We had lunch there, fishing, kids enjoyed the water park and slides

• The today parking lot was almost full, the family were enjoying, having BBQ, celebrations, fishing, playing together, reading, talking, walking and cycling

• This is now summer here, some restrictions may be taken off in the coming days, you may visit any beach and have some memorable time with the family is the thought of the day

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 Biryani

Today I am grateful for and acknowledge this incredible feast "Biryani".  This is the most consumed cuisine in the Indo-Pak region but you may find its version and a variety across the globe. Biryani is an all-time favourite in all age groups and socioeconomic statuses. I appreciate its significance for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• Biryani is prepared with rice, spices, meat or vegetables with added gram masala, ginger garlic paste, red chilli powder, turmeric, yogurt, anise flower, tomatoes, potatoes, green chillies, mint/coriander, lemon, dries plums, fried onion, food colour and oil/ghee

• Every single bite of biryani has the potential to punch a flavour of taste on the palate and please the taste buds

• Biryani is genuinely aromatic, fragrant and appetizing. Its aroma and pungent  enhances the appetite and craving to taste more

• Positive emotions are attached to this cuisine, even if you know that biryani is on the menu, suddenly you may appear happy and joyful

• Biryani has as many versions as a variety of food, for instance, chicken, mutton, beef, nalli (bonemarrow), egg, paneer, prawn, chickpeas, black lentil, vegetables, fish, tandoori, kebab and achari biryani. Biryani may be found mild and spicy

• Biryani is always prepared with XL rice, which might be basmati, sella, aged or biryani rice. Biryani is served with raita and salad, some may prefer a soft drink with it

• Some specific varieties of biryani are well-known around the globe, for instance, Sindhi biryani, Bombay biryani, Karachi biryani, Punjabi biryani, Nalli biryani, Hyderabadi or kache gosht ki biryani and biryani cum pulao

• Biryani is a part of every ceremony, no matter is sad or happy, for instance, wedding, engagement, Eid, parties, get together, baby shower, Mayon, mehndi and even death of someone

• Nowadays, it is simple to prepare biryani via Youtube videos. You may discover a variety of authentic recipes virtually

• Biryani is the main course of any occasion, even this single menu has the strength to inspire, satisfy and please the guest

• This is my journey with Biryani, how do you relate to this cuisine? is the thought of the day

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 Healthy lifestyle - COVID 19

Today I am grateful for being aware of the significance of a healthy lifestyle at this time of the COVID 19 pandemic. I appreciate and recognize the importance of immunity strength to fight the novel coronavirus. Since the pandemic, I have been striving to incorporate a variety of healthy lifestyles for boosting and heightening immunity power to fight with the novel coronavirus, for instance:

• Edible oil (canola, sunflower and vegetable) is replaced with olive, mustard and coconut oil. Personally, I sense the difference in my family vitality and strength

• Focus on intake of water as much as I can, hydrate myself 

• Personal hygiene, for instance, daily bath, weather-appropriate clothing, cutting nails and etc 

• Black tea is replaced with Hunza tea. Yes, Hunza tea has health benefits such as it supports metabolism, digestion and promoting weight control

• Avoid red meat, focus on fish, lentils, rice, vegetables and fruits. Every day cook a fresh meal

• The walk is now a daily routine for me and my family. Daily walk positively affects mood, thoughts and emotions. I do follow a variety of rituals while in nature such as positive affirmations, deep breathing, gratitude practice and relaxing myself

• This is my amazing journey with a healthy lifestyle, what are your thoughts regarding a healthy lifestyle? is the question of the day

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 Webinar-EHN Canada

Today I am grateful to EHN Canada for organizing a virtual workplace mental health and addiction summit. I acknowledge and appreciate the significance of this summit for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• This session was safe, secure and protected via virtual mode at this time of the COIVD 19 pandemic, while staying at home

• Over the zoom, it was highly advantageous, beneficial and worthwhile to the professional. No need to drive, no need to formally dress up or travel via TTC, merely need to monitor internet connectivity 

• This session was an excellent platform and a floor to learn from experts that further help in growth and advancement in the mental health field for many professionalisms

• This session was cost-effective, free of charge and a great help to the professional at this time of the COVID 19 pandemic

• There were three sessions and one panel discussion for the audiences. Sessions were following:

• Session A: Addressing Stigma and Discrimination, facilitated by Kathy Adetuyi, BSW, RSW, Trauma Counsellor & Manager of Outpatient Programs, EHN Canada

• Session B: Finding the Right Treatment for Each Individual, facilitated by Lisa Stockton. she is a Referral Relations Manager, Edgewood Treatment Centre

•  Session C: The Key to Successful Return-to-Work, offered by Darrin Taylor, MTC, CCAC, CIP, National Director of Business Development, EHN Canada

• EHN Canada Leadership Panel Discussion

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 Raita - Traditional Sauce

Today I am grateful for this traditional dip or sauce called "Raita". This is the most incredible, aromatic, delicious and tasty sauce. Raita is made with yogurt, cumin seeds, coriander leaves, mint, garlic cloves, green chillies and salt as per taste. Raita is commonly being made and used in the Pak-Indo region for decades. Raita has its own worth for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• Nowadays, raita is being emerged and variants are now prepared and consumed, for instance, Loki ka raita, potato, eggplant, mix vege, spicy, mild, with mayo, with mustard and carrot raita. In other words, you may have your very own version of raita

• Raita harmonizes very well with biryani, pulao, veg pulao, kebab, samosa, roll, paratha roll, bun kebab, fried fish, tikka, BBQ, pakora, plain rice, even use as a dip with vegetables

• Raita is straightforward to make, incredibly delicious, appetizing and blends with the cuisine. Raita boosts digestion and it has a punch of flavour to the taste buds

• Raita is being served in a specific bowl and it is called a raita bowl

• Raita is being served with other cuisines in a variety of ceremonies, for instance, wedding, nikkah, engagement, baby shower, get together, parties, welcome, farewell, Roza after parties and even at home with the above-mentioned cuisine

• The word raita is used for a person if someone is making trouble in the relationship or creating chaos. It is said in Urdu "Raita phelana" or in English "Spreading Raita"

• This is my incredible journey with the raita, what connections do you find with the raita? is the thought of the day

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 Anger Management-part two

Today I am grateful for this incredible live session at Facebook over the Bazm-E-Khawateen platform, coordinated by Gulnaz Rehan and Aasia Khatoon and facilitated by Arshi Ali. The session titled "Anger management-part two". Today's session was about anger management of 18+ of age and concern people. I recognize the significance of the session for a variety of reasons, taken words and thoughts are following:

• The session was commenced with a recap of the previous session, then continued to the causes and triggers of anger among people, for instance:

• Abused childhood

• Witness of war, crime, abuse or any disaster

• Hormonal imbalance

• Mental health issues

• Attention seeking behaviour

• Stress

• Up and downs in life

• Jealousy

• Power imbalance

• Ways of communications

• Social acceptance

• Divorce, separation and unexpected life circumstances

• Due to time limitations, the session jumped to the strategies and management of anger, taken strategies are:

• Significance of journaling for managing anger

• Deep breathing (478)

• Meditation and Yoga

• Relaxation music

• Bring happiness to your life

• Time management

• Focus on your tone, gesture and facial expression if someone gets angry

• Distract yourself by drink water, eat something, move, change position or take deep breathing

• Gratitude practice, acknowledge, appreciate and recognize the efforts and presence of your husband and inlaws in your life

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 Rice

Today I am grateful for and acknowledge the significance of this incredible food "Rice". It is discovered and found in every region across the globe. Rice is popular regardless of age, culture and socioeconomic status. Rice has its own value and utility. I appreciate and recognize its importance for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• Rice is the most popular/common and most eaten food around the world. Rice is nutritious and full of carbohydrates

• There is a variety of rice available around the globe, for instance, black rice, brown rice, basmati, sella, broken rice, parboiled rice, polished rice, new and aged rice. Every rice is distinct in flavour, aroma, taste and way of cooking 

• Rice goes very well with all varieties of pulses, vegetables, curries and as a side dish

• A variety of pulao is prepared with rice including mutter pulao, yakhni pulao, beef, mutton, chicken, prawn, Kabuli and vegetable pulao. Raita goes very well with all kinds of pulao

• Plain rice is cooked as garlic rice, butter rice, bhagare rice, boil rice and zeera rice

• Every rice has a varied cooking time, some may be soaked in the water for 2 hours before cooking, for instance, sella rice

• Rice has the quality to create harmony, compatibility and balance with all kinds of other cuisines or meals

• The most eaten and popular is the biryani, for instance, Hyderabadi biryani, Bombay biryani, Sindhi biryani, tikka biryani, spicy biryani and Mughlai biryani

• Plain rice harmonizes very well with lentils, shashlik, fish curry, Manchurian, kebab platter, aloo gosht, with pickle/chutney/raita and any kind of gravy

• Rice is the main dish for a few communities and cultures, for instance, in Hyderabadi and Bengali. These communities have daily rice with the main course

• There are a variety of sweet dishes prepared with the rice, for instance, kheer, firni, zarda, bhat, mutanjan and meethe chawal

• Rice is such a blessing, comfort and most enjoyable food. This is my journey with the rice, what is yours? is the question of the day

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 Nature and its connection with Emotions

Today I am grateful for the weather, its start of summer after a long cold atmosphere. Today, the temperature is around 21, a bit warm. I went for a walk with my family and move around in the valley, which's full of nature, bushes, flowers, blossoms, bulbs, birds, sounds, grass, greenery, ducks, geese and water stream. This photo I captured today during my walk to the valley. I came across ducks and their nine ducklings. All of them were in the sunlight and enjoying the warm weather. It seemed that it was a family, that's my observation and conclusion because of the way they were interacting with each other. I and my family enjoyed viewing their movements and interaction. Nature and a natural environment is a blessing, I acknowledge its significance for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• Nature invariably and positively affects thoughts, feelings and emotions. It impacts our mood too

• Whenever I am in nature, I always feel comfortable, relaxed and content with my thoughts, feelings and reflect on it

• It soothes my feelings, induces joy, pleasure and happiness. This state of mind ultimately translate to my personal, social and professional life

• Nature is a kind of instant charger for me. It instantly renews, recharges and restores my depleted energy, vitality and strength

• A variety of activities are connected with this stunning and wonderful nature,  I witnessed some of them, for instance, exercise, running, jogging, sports, yoga, meditation, reflection, golf disc, cycling, trek n field, hiking, roller skates, get together, walk n talk, BBQ, photography, meetups, chatting, gatherings, dog walk, and birds sound. People were sitting, standing and resting in nature

• Nature is a good way to practice deep breathing and focus on the inhalation and exhalation process

• Personally, I discovered and noticed a variety of connections with nature. What is your connection with nature? is the question of the day 

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Measuring cups

Today I am grateful for and appreciate the significance of measuring cups. These cups are commonly used across the region of this globe. It is a must-have utensil for every household.  I acknowledge the significance of measuring cups for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• Measuring cups helps to measure ingredients for recipes, exact measurement adds exact flavour to the dish. That's true

• On the basis of measuring cup, it is precise to witness and create exact recipes

• Measuring cups may be found in a variety of shades, dimensions, layouts and with a variety of metals such as steel, aluminum, plastic and wooden cups

• Measuring cups make our life effortless for measuring ingredients 

• Peace of mind, contentment, comfort and satisfaction is attached to these cups

• Measuring cups are a blessing for chefs and for those who cook 

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 Peeler

Today I am grateful for this incredible tool and a utensil called "Peeler" in the kitchen for a variety of reasons. I appreciate and acknowledge the significance of peeler and its utility, for instance:

• Peeler, nowadays a part of preparing meals. Peeler helps to peel vegetables and fruits. Peeler is the safest mode to uncover any vegetable and fruit without hurting fingers and food

• Peeler likewise save food to be wasted as it peels really thin covering of the vegetables and fruits

• Peeler appears in a variety of appearances, proportions and forms, you may choose or select whatever suits your need and demand

• Peeler is the most convenient and safe tool for children to peel any vegetables and fruits

• Instead of a knife, peeler nowadays in demand

• Peeler may be utilized and managed for making thin slices of cucumber, potatoes and any soft vegetable or fruit

• Peeler is used to peeling the outer skin of the fruits and vegetables without using your hands or fingers

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 Eid Celebrations

Today I am grateful for being alive at this time of the COVID 19 and capable of celebrating Eid on May 13, 2021, while staying at home order is being imposed. This Eid is different from previous Eid celebrations, however, I tried my level best to create Eid festivity and celebration at home. Since Chand Raat, I have been diligent and busy preparing a variety of cuisines for my family for Eid celebrations. I acknowledge and appreciate this Eid for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• Eid day commenced with the wearing of new clothes, prayers and offering Eid greetings to each other, however, due to staying at home orders, people approach each other virtually, for instance, Whatsapp, Viber and messenger were used for this purposes. Before Eid prayers, fitrana is paid

• Elders has distributed gifts and Eidi envelopes to the younger. Eidi genuinely induces joy and happiness. Muslims forgive each other

• There is an Eid feast, lunch or dinner at every household for Eid celebrations. Muslims share meals, along with happiness and pleasure

• Muslims relax, rest and enjoy Eid day. People take photos and make videos for creating pleasant memories

• Personally, today I prepared Biryani, green chicken, gola kebab, ras malai, sheer khurma, salad and raita. The above pic is a collage of meals I prepared and the below picture is my Eid table for Eid lunch for my family only

• This is my Eid celebration, what is yours at this time of the COVID 19 pandemic? don't forget to share, is the request of the day

Last Roza - Chand Raat

Today I am grateful for having last Roza and Chand Raat at this time of the COVID 19 pandemic. However, I am still alive, breathing and active, this is a blessing and I am thankful for celebrating Chand Raat. The last Roza of the month of Ramadan has its own significance and value. Muslims are usually unhappy and happy at the same time because of the last Roza and happy due to the Eid next day, Chand Raat and Eid's festivity and its blessings. There are various rituals performed at this blessed night, for instance:

• After the last Roza, Muslims around the world focus on the sighting of the moon, Muslims usually offers special duas and prayers for their family and Muslim ummah

• Muslim women have been busy cooking special meals, sweets and snacks for Eid day, for instance, sheer khurma, custard, sweets, biryani, kebab, BBQ, Pulao zarda, karahi, nan, special breakfast, tandoori and dahi bare chole

• Personally, I have been preparing and cooking sheer khurma, ras malai, beef biryani, green chicken, goal kebab, salad and raita

• Henna or mehndi is the specialty of this night, mostly women, girls and married or engaged women get henna tattoos

• Muslims are busy steam-pressing new clothes for the Eid namaz. Everyone tries to have new cloth for Eid day

• Muslims decorate their houses as much as they can afford, however, they try their level best

• Eidi envelops get ready for the next blessed day 

• The crowd is at its peak in the market and malls whereas, at this time of the COVID 19 pandemic, people are mindful of the spread of coronavirus

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 Manage Anger Gracefully-Live session

Today I am grateful for and recognize the significance of today's live session over Facebook at Malton Bazm - E - Khawateen platform. This session was coordinated by Gulnaz Rehan and facilitated by Me. Today's session genuinely addressed the topic "Gracefully Manage Anger", this was part one and exclusively tapped the 2 to 18 years of age group. Today's sessions comprised anger, triggers and strategies, for instance:

• As caregivers and parents, you necessitate to identify your tendencies of expressing anger, given the fact, children learn, adopt and practice anger expression from parents

• Recognize triggers and reasons for aggressive behaviour, it may vary from child to child and situation to situation

• As a parent, do not respond or be aggressive while a child is high or aggressive

• The significance of validating emotions and feelings of a child

• Let them express emotion at that moment, it will ventilate negativity

• Importance of listening and focus what your child is expressing

• You may distract your child by holding a hand or tapping his or her back, you may offer water

• Value of the cooling time and how can you execute a magic

• Speak about and focus on the ability NOT a disability

• Significance of the storytelling and faith teachings

• How can sports help them to release negative emotions

• Avoid complaining, criticizing and backbiting regarding your child. It is linked with low self-esteem and lack of confidence

• Teaching them problem-solving strategies

• Teach them relaxing and calm down strategies for stability in their mood and emotions

• Get professional help, whenever it is needed

• Today's session was loaded with practical and effective solutions, however, keep in mind that all these strategies are not fit for all, as a parent, you better know your child and their capabilities. Pick a strategy that is most beneficial to your child is the advice of the day

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 Select your remedy

Today I am grateful for and acknowledge the title of the book "Select your remedy" which's thought-provoking for me. Although this publication is written by Ria Bahadur Bishamber Das for homeopathic remedies. The title of this book is remarkably impressive and exciting. I want to address something around select your remedy at this of the COVID 19 for higher emotional and psychological wellbeing. At this time of COVID 19, everyone at some point in their life influenced by this pandemic, directly or indirectly. For emotional and psychological sustainability in our personal, social and professional life, everyone requires to select a remedy for promoting wellbeing. On the basis of the title "Select your remedy" I am composing a list of remedies for better emotional wellbeing at this time of the COVID 19 while staying at home order is implemented. My advice as a mental health practitioner, please select your remedy that befits your mood, physical health, timings, circumstances and working hours. Select your remedy for instance:

• Deep breathing (478)

• Relaxation

• Meditation

• Yoga

• Trek and field while following two-meter social distance 

• Listening to relaxation music that soothes emotions

• Me Time 

• Find an instant charger that will instantly recharge, renew and restore your depleted vitality and strength

• Nap during the day

• Cooking and baking is a remedy for some people to calm down

• Colouring, doodling, sketching and painting

• Journaling

• Exercise

• Gardening

• Bubble bath and lit some candles

• Watch movie, show and any drama for relaxation

• Listening music

• Reflection

• Wellness cafe 

• Join any webinar or training

• Virtual meetups with friends and family members

• Gratitude practice

• Writing or blogging

• Sewing, embroidery and stitching

• Swimming

• Riding a bike

• Long drive

• Playing sports, for instance, soccer, tennis, volley 

• Recreational activities

• Volunteering some time 

• Please feel free to select your remedy for your emotional and physical strength and wellbeing

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 Onion

Today I am grateful for onions and recognize their significance in our daily life. Onion is an integral part of daily routine in preparation of cuisines. Onion is almost a piece of every recipe in the Asian and European regions. Onion is being grown for decades and part of everyday life in a variety of modes. I recognize and acknowledge its significance for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• Onion is surprisingly beneficial for health and wellness as it is loaded with medicinal properties. It has nutrients that promote metabolism and digestion

• Onion juice is the basic component of a variety of traditional remedies for treating mild sicknesses at home

• Onion may be found in a variety of colours, for instance, white, red, yellow and green onion. Every kind of onion is distinct in flavour and aroma

• Onions varied from small to EXL size. It appears in regular and organic

• Onion is being utilized in varied forms, for instance, raw, steamed, roasted, fried, dried, powdered and grind but it depends on the recipe and chef too

• Onion is an integral part of preparing vegetables, beef, mutton, chicken, rabbit, pickles and salsa

• Onion is an essential ingredient of a variety of recipes, for instance, Pakore, onion rings, samosa, qorma, pulao, biryani, aloo gosht, qeema, Bhagar or Tarka, mix veggie, wara pao, bun kebab, burger, ketchup, Dal chawal,  salad, kebob, Behari boti, Pizza topping, relish and omelet

• It is part of the variety of renowned cuisines, for instance, Chinese, Italian, Mexican, Hyderabadi, Pakistani, Iranian, Irish, Arabian and Bangali cuisine

• In the warm region, people keep a piece of onion in their shoes while travelling in the day time, which keep them safe from heatwaves and their repercussions

• Personally, I like raw onion in salsa, kachomer salad, bun kebab, burger and salad. Fried onion pleases and satisfies my taste buds as a part of biryani, Dal Tarka, rice, Behari boti, Haleem, Nihari, Qorma and Khao saee

• I witnessed, some people claim to find some connection between onion and treatment of CVID 19

• This is my journey with Onion, you may resonate with some of them. Don't forget to share in the comment box is the request of the day

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