Ludo

 

Today I am grateful for Ludo and its value for adding joy and happiness to our life. Ludo has been playing for many years for enjoyment and fun. Ludo is played by 4 players, 2 or 3 players at the same time. Its importance and value in our life are undeniable. I appreciate its significance for various reasons, for instance:

• Ludo is being played in several countries around the world for fun and entertainment

• Ludo eternally convey pleasure, happiness and joy in our life

• Children can learn many life lessons while playing Ludo for instance,

• How to follow rules and laws for playing this game, this way a child learns to follow boundaries later in life
• Being resilient while being a loser 
• Learn self-control, endurance and patience
• Take turns and be respectful for others
• Communicate wisely no matter you lose or win
• Children can learn healthy ways to express emotions and feelings 
• Ludo can help a child to identify stress triggers and can learn to calm down while playing
• Ludo has a prompt influence on the mood and attitude of a child
• Children can connect deeply with each other while playing ludo
• Ludo is the instant remedy of the boredom

• If families play together, it can create a connection and deep bond among family members. 

• Ludo likewise boost energy, stamina, bring satisfaction and comfort in our life

• Ludo helps to overcome stress, reduce tension and decreases anxiety

• Families actually play, laugh, enjoy  together, so there is an instant change in the environment

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 "ME" Time

Today I am grateful for being aware of the significance of "ME" time for stable emotional strength and well-being. "ME" time primarily means uninterrupted moments for relaxation. At this time of the COVID 19 pandemic, everyone needs some time to calm down or recharge energies to better cope with the day-to-day needs and requirements.  ME time might be a 15-minute break from the daily tasks but it is up to you to have 2 to 4 breaks per day. You can surpass it if you desire or you can create a 30-minute break. Me time can be utilized by various means, for instance:

• Listening to the favourite music

• Have a cup of tea or coffee 

• Eat any fruit mindfully

• Do some stretches

• Take a short nap

• Read a favourite novel, book or blogs

• Heading for a trek and enjoying nature

• Have a warm bath and lit some scented candles

• Sit peacefully and listen to your thoughts and feelings

• The most significant piece is that you can create an atmosphere or ambience with a distinct flavour for alleviating and calming your feelings and emotions

• What is your ME time? Comment below is the request of the day

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Salt

Today I am grateful for and appreciate the significance of salt in our life and cuisines. Salt is the most essential and necessary ingredient and seasoning of every meal except sweet courses. There are several varieties of salt in practice, for instance, regular salt, Himalayan salt, black salt and pink salt. Salt not only a bit of meals preparation but additionally serve multiple purposes,  for instance:

• Salt is part of the majority of cuisines around the world, the perfect measure of salt is the guarantee of taste in food and less or exceeded salt can ruin the taste

• From breakfast, for the omelet, boil eggs, halwa pori and pancakes till dinner in the Chinese, Pakistani, Italian or afghani cuisines, salt is the basic ingredient with other seasonings

• For sour throat, warm salted water is being used for gargle to relieve inflammation and soothe the throat

• Black salt is used in chat masala, lemonade and fruit chat for heightening taste. Personally, I used black salt in Tang as a taste enhancer

• Black salt is likewise used for improving digestion and controlling nausea or vomiting 

• Soak your feet in warm salted water for reliving fatigued and exhaustion

• People with high blood pressure and heart diseases are cautious while using salt in their meals

• You may find some restaurants in the name of salt, for instance, salt n pepper

• Some souls in our life same as salt, without them life is tasteless, for instance, family, friends, cousins and colleagues

• How do you relate yourself to salt? Think wisely and share in the comment box is the request of the day

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 WEBINAR

Today I am grateful for attending a webinar on the topic "Considerations in Effective Policy Development for Addiction and Mental Health in the Workplace" facilitated by Darrin Taylor MTC CCAC CIP, National Director of Business Development, EHN Canada. Darrin is a Board Certified Interventionist, a Master Therapeutic Counsellor, a Canadian Certified Addiction Counsellor and a graduate of Queen's University. Today I appreciate this webinar for many reasons, for instance:

• This webinar was cost-effective, 100% free at this time of the COVID 19 pandemic for  supporting the mental health community and organizations to understand perspectives concerning addiction and mental health issues

• Today's webinar was over the app launcher, profoundly convenient and comfortable to join while two-meter social distance is still in practice

• No need to travel or drive at this time of the COVID 19 pandemic, just check internet connectivity 

• Today's webinar supported mental health practitioner to learn practical information on policy development and at the same time helped in further advancement in career development

• Webinar encouraged to broaden the perspective and understand the well-known misunderstanding that addiction and mental health disorders are obvious to recognize in the workplace 

• Today's webinar showed the flip side of reality,  for instance, such obvious figures are a rarity or arduous to recognize, taken messages were:
• Facts about the impact of addiction on workplace
• Costs to the business or organization
• Warning signs
• The culture around self-disclosure
• Assessment: Independent Medical Evaluation (IME)
• Treatment referrals
• Return to work planning
• The importance of aftercare
• Compliance monitoring

• Wise and sensible outlining and consistent support is required to generate a culture that supports and promotes workplace wellbeing, self-disclosure, and a decrease of the stigma encompassing mental illness and addiction

• Entrepreneurs and employers who are victorious and flourishing are those who are proactive, informed, aware and knowledgeable

• This session had equipped individuals and associations with functional and practical information on thorough policy and system development

• Webinar facilitated the significance of connecting to high-quality therapy/healing or healing and the meaning of return-to-work outlining and monitoring in a considerate tone

• Find a webinar that fits into your professional or personal need at this time of the COVID 19 pandemic, is the advice of the day

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 Pakore

Today I am grateful for and acknowledge the significance of Pakore for delighting our taste buds. Pakore is a part of our everyday life and everyone appreciates eating it. Pakore is evolving by its taste, characters and types. I appreciate its worth, value and power for several reasons, for instance:

• Pakore is part of various festivities, for instance, Ramadan, hi-tea, and Basant and merely for changing taste buds tickling

• There is no explicit time to consume or make it, however, it depends on your thoughts, emotions and feelings, at the same time it is highly contagious in a way if you just catch the word pakora or notice it smell or view its picture, you might be making some (after reading this blog you might be making some😊)

• Pakore is the source of pleasure, happiness and satisfaction, it's my perception that pakora is linked with well-being and mental health because its taste and pleasure is beyond explanation (much research needed)

• It tastes double or sometimes triple in flavour if eaten with friends or family

• It is convenient, easy to make, time-saving and cost-effective bites

• Pakore goes very well with tamarind sauce, green sauce, chat masala, sweet savour plum sauce and  ketchup

• Pakore is acceptable in any mode, tone and texture and is eaten delightfully, most important aspect is that every single kind has a specific taste and  punch to our taste buds, for instance:

• Aloo pakora is the favourite among children, seniors and Go n Grab the item

• Green chilli pakora is the most favourite for gentlewomen, green chilli is filled with some spices then coated with gram flour and fried. It is delightfully spicy and its flavour lasts for an hour in our taste buds
• Onion pakoras are appreciated by all communities, age groups and socioeconomic status. It goes pretty well in curry and rice

• Now chicken, fish, Chinese, mince, and prawn pakoras are part of our life in a variety of festivities and celebrations

• You may find pakora in a variety of cultures, regions and communities with distinct titles and make with varying styles but you can identify it as a pakora

• Pakore is the complete meal for various people, usually, people take it with bread, roti or nan with added sauce

• That's my journey with pakora, what is yours? Today make some and find what is your connection and affiliation with this yummy, pleasing and gratifying feast and share in the comment box is the recommendation of the day

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 Books

Today I am grateful for and appreciate the significance of books in our life. Books are a blessing to strengthen wisdom and insight for evolving various perspectives. It is said that "Books are the best friends" perhaps it compliments friendship or I would say it is more than friends. Books are stairs for or a passage of achievements in one's life. Books are of many representations and adopted for distinctive purposes

• Curriculum books help to understand a specific subject and give direction to our perception

• Non-fiction and fiction books also significant for expanding sagacity and heighten our knowledge

• Self-development books help to develop skills for further advancement in your personal, social and professional life

• Novels are likewise part of day-to-day reading. Novels are full of life lessons and source of inspiration in various cases

• Faith books for helping to harmonize mind body and soul

• Storybooks are linked with the building vocabulary, broaden the vision, achievement and high grades 

• There is no doubt for the importance of books are definitely beyond explanation

• It is strongly recommended to read at least one fiction or non-fiction book in a year 

• Try to develop a reading habit by start reading two lines in a day and slowly and gradually increases to three-lines then half paragraph and whenever comfortable start reading one or two pages in a day

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 Happiness in life

Today I am grateful for attending a session "Happiness in life" proposed by Riffat Fatima, in collaboration with The Neighbourhood Office (TNO). I am thankful for Riffat Fatima for her enthusiastic, continued and untiring contribution to the community at this time of the COVID 19 pandemic. It is a magnificent initiative at this time when everyone necessitates an engaging and captivating platform or floor to share thoughts, feelings and emotions. I acknowledge and appreciate this session for several reasons, for instance:

• Happiness in life was an amazing session to discover diverse perspectives and outlook for better understanding the pleats of happiness

• Today also learned laughter yoga, demonstrated by Riffat Fatima, I followed each step and at the end, there was a sound of LAUGHTER

• Variety of notions reviewed and discovered for instance,

• Essence of happiness

• The last time when we laugh

• Have some time for yourself

• Avoid regrets

• Importance of giving back

• Do what you have to do

• Take time to meditate

• Active physically

• laughter

• Deal with clutter

• These sessions are profoundly cost-effective and free of charge at this time of the COVID 19 pandemic

• Happiness in life sessions are offered via zoom, its incredibly convenient, effortless to connect, no need to drive, merely check internet connectivity

• At this time of the COVID 19, while maintaining two-meter social distance and wearing a mask, these sessions are the blessings for the community to engage and communicate via virtual mode, the most protected and safest tone

• Find your nearby neighbourhood agency to connect virtual meetups is the advice of the day

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 Green Chillies 

Today I am grateful and acknowledge the importance of green chillies in our cuisine. Green chillies are part of the day-to-day dishes in a variety of regions in the world. Green chillies have a very distinct flavour and zest and it varies from recipe to recipe and person to person. Its significance is inevitable. Green chillies are available in the form of frozen, dried and fresh. I appreciate green chillies for various reasons, for instance:

• Green chillies are packed and loaded with vitamin C, green colour and fibre 

• It holds a very distinct flavour, is pungent, aromatic and pleases your taste buds

• Green chillies compliments a variety of recipes, especially this kind of chillies

• Biryani, pulao, green tikka, vegetables and vege pakoras do not reach their peak flavour without green chillies

• Green chillies extraordinarily add value to the omelette and eaten with paratha

• In many regions, it is the part of sideways and eaten raw with every single bite, even people do not beget their meals without it

• Traditional pickles and  vinegar pickles of green chillies are eaten with the main course, more specifically, rice and lentils

• Green chillies proffer a soothing and calming impression on nausea, vomiting and costiveness

• There are several jokes around green chillies in the literature

• Sometimes people earn a title of green chilli by their utterance or statement, people symbolizes certain acts or behaviour with the chillies

• I don't understand, however, I listened several times that I am a green chilli😊 yet, not get it. What is green chilli for you? Don't forget to share in the comment box

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 Saturday and its festivities

Today I am grateful for and appreciate the day called "Saturday". Saturday is part of the weekend. The significance and purpose of Saturday vary from person to person and from situation to situation. Its importance is undeniable. I acknowledge and recognize the value of Saturday for several reasons, for instance:

• Saturday carries happiness, pleasure and joy in our lives, given the fact, it is the prime day to break the work cycle

• Most of the time Saturday linked to peace, calm and comfort because there is no rush to get ready for office or business

• People normally have a special breakfast on Saturdays, but it varies from culture to culture, for instance:

• Halwa pori and chickpeas curry

• Paratha, omelette and cup of tea

• Paya, qeema and Nihari

• Pancakes with honey and butter

• Sometimes people get their biweekly wages on Saturdays

• Distinctive meals are prepared in most families around the world

• People endeavour on their unfinished businesses on Saturdays

• People oftentimes focus on cleaning, laundry, ironing, and gardening 

• Most of the festivals, feast or invitations, get together and BBQ is a bit of Saturday plannings

• Saturday is the opportunity for puzzles, video games, crosswords for people in some region of the world

• Hair cut, facial and nail cutting is the ritual of Saturday in most families 

• Most of the weddings or Valima ceremonies are part of the Saturday

• People habitually watch a show or a movie on Saturdays, its movie night for most families or gatherings

• This was the day for outings, camping, kayaking, fishing, trips, tours and visiting museums or art galleries before COVID 19. Momentarily, the circumstances have changed due to the novel coronavirus

• Saturday customarily a day for dining out with the family or someone significant in your life

• Shopping and groceries are likewise a part of Saturday outlining

• People generally postpone their significant days on weekdays and celebrate it chiefly on Saturday, for instance, birthdays, anniversaries and celebrations

• That's my journey and understanding for Saturday, what is yours? Don't forget to share on the comment box

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 Nature and Wellness 

Today I am grateful for nature and its radiation in our life. Nature is the most astonishing and surprising perspective of this universe. All the time we are amazed and startled by a variety of appearances every day. I am genuinely grateful for nature and my gratitude is beyond explanation. Every single occurrence has its own significance and narrates us something. Nature brings many surprises and wonders when it comes to the sun, moon, clouds, air, stars, galaxy, plants, birds, animals, rain, storms, earthquake, water, sounds, and many more. Today I appreciate its significance for several purposes, for instance:

• Nature reserved of bewilderment and  surprises and every time we are speechless for its wonders and phenomena

• Nature is surprisingly thoughtful and begets a calming, relaxing and soothing collision on our five senses, for instance:

• Sunset and sunrise are the most amazing and marvellous illustrations in the world and available free to observe and thoughtful, personally I admire the sunset and managed to go to Seaview every week with my family to view this marvellous nature

• Moon and especially full moon begetting a mesmerizing impression on our senses. The full moon is surprisingly charming and several poets relate it to symbolize the beauty and grace

• Stars and the galaxy embellish this universe and possess their own significance in the cosmos

• Clouds and the rain are other fascinations of nature. Rain brings many customs and traditions in a variety of regions in the world, for instance, Basant, farming and cooking pakora, kachori and samosa are a few examples. Raindrop vibration is extremely meditative

• Plants and the landscapes around the world beautify this earth and certainly provoke our thoughts to be in a mode of admiration

• Birds and a variety of animals belong to this nature too. Have you ever heard the birds sound, they talk to each other, its deeply studious and calming impression on our senses

• This is my journey with nature and it is beyond limits. I will be writing blogs for every single aspect of nature, as the goal is 365 blogs in 2021. This journey continues

• Find some moments and be with nature and try to reflect on something, is the recommendation of the day

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 Solution Focused Coaching

Today I am grateful for attending Solution Focused Coaching training from TRIEC Mentoring Partnership as I have been working with them as a mentor in the mental health field since January 2021. Solution Focused Coaching (SFC) for mentors facilitated by Tina Virmani-Learning specialist, TRIEC Mentoring. I appreciate and recognize its significance for many reasons, for instance:

• It facilitated the knowledge context and supported to understand or unfold the solution-focused coaching dimensions

• At this time of the COVID 19 pandemic, it was over the zoom, easy to connect, cost-effective and there is no need to travel

• Discovered 3 take-ups principles:

• You don't have to understand the problem to find a solution

• Focusing on the future creates a more useful outcome

• Effective change can occur through small steps

• This session encouraged me to focus on what is required and what is not

• I acknowledge and appreciate the significance of further extension and advancement in my career growth via this session

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WhatsApp 

Today I am grateful for and appreciate the significance of WhatsApp in our life at this time of the COVID 19 pandemic. Each application has pros and cons however, unquestionably, it depends on its usage. How do we utilize or manage, that mirrors our intellect and wisdom? Today I comprehend and embrace its significance for various reasons, for instance:

• WhatsApp is infinitely convenient, handy, available, and comfortable to manage 

• It is cost-effective and free of charge, merely require the internet connectivity

• At this time of COVID 19, WhatsApp makes the world a global village. Information, report and data around the world, just click away

• Throughout the lockdown, and travels restrictions, Whatsapp is the true blessing to connect with the people around the world

• WhatsApp proffers a sense of connectivity and belongingness and at the same time strikes peace of mind and affect your well-being 

• At the same time, you can be a member of multiple groups to socialize

• Everything momentarily via WhatsApp is a just click away. It promotes sharing is caring or caring is sharing, an analogy

• People share, discuss, listen, argue even fight with each other via WhatsApp

• On WhatsApp, people update their status and it remains 24  hours 

• Through the conference call option, 4 people can connect at a time and communicate, debate and teach

• Nowadays people attend celebrations, festivals, parties, and even worship over the WhatsApp

• I personally attended many weddings back home over WhatsApp as living in the distinct time zone

• WhatsApp is the means of sharing your joy, giggle and chuckle, memories, sorrows and even grievings

• What is your understanding regarding WhatsApp? Please don't forget to share in the comment box

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 The roof over the head

Today I am grateful for the roof over my head. I appreciate and concede its importance and indispensable purpose in my life or everyone's life. Having a roof over the head is a true blessing for me and those experiencing the convenience. I am thankful and comprehend this blessing for various reasons, for instance:

• Owning and breathing in a house, is a blessing. It provides comfort and convenience 

• The roof over the head, truly, provide security and safety for many reasons

• It is a shelter, protect us from weather and its impact, for instance, rain, snow, sun and the cold and hot wind

• The roof proffers us connectivity and a sense of belongingness

• Having a roof gives a sense of comfort, relaxation and the happiness

• The  sense for the roof over the head, honestly, heighten our well-being

• After finished with the day, everyone heads towards the comfort and the joy of the roof over the head

• For people who are living in the shelter or are displaced, you can ask them the significance of the roof over the head

• Hence, today's message is to appreciate and be grateful for the roof over the head, which is the advice of the day

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 Women's Day

Today I am grateful and appreciate women's day on March 8. Women's day is being celebrated internationally to recognize and acknowledge untiring efforts and support in everyone's life. Women wear countless hats as being women to contribute to society, without their benefaction and support, I believe survival not possible. Women in every society and community maintain and earned the respect, today I acknowledge a variety of roles we all women have since birth, for instance, a daughter is a wonderful connection on earth between parents and a girl. Daughters are the sincerest child. Daughters always care, support and bring joy to our life. Daughters are a genuine blessing in our life. Sisters always greet and forgive you, their love is unconditional. They have a very soft-hearted and great mentor always. The daughter and sister get married and carry comfort and blessing to someone's life as a wife. This way a woman plays a vital role and a source of bringing a new life to the world. At the same time, she becomes a daughter in law in the family and brings comfort to the family. Here comes the role of sister-in-law. It is likewise a superb connection and earned a respect by their appearance. Mother in law and other women role in the family is truly significant and appreciated by the society in a variety of culture. Woman in the role of a friend, colleague, neighbour, doctor, engineer, teacher, scholar and even president of the country is undeniable. Their efforts and significance in every role is uncountable and beyond explanation

• Today I dedicate this day to the women, I would state that the following served a vital role in my life and assisted me in pursuing my professional, social and personal goals. I wouldn't have achieved so much if hadn't had in my life. My heartiest "Happy Women's Day" to them 

• My mother

• Dr. Anila Amber

• Dr. Zainab Zadeh

• Dr. Khalida Shafi

• Eva Saphir- my supervisor

• Noreen- my sister

• My all colleagues and friends

• That's my journey and acknowledgement, what is yours? Don't forget to share in the comment box

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Irfan - My Brother

Today I appreciate and acknowledge the contribution of my eldest brother Irfan to my life. Irfan Bhai is the eldest of seven siblings. He is an engineer and now a businessman. Irfan Bhai's vision and insight into various matters are remarkable and that vision encouraged and benefited me a lot to pursue a variety of professional, social, personal affairs in my life. His contribution is innumerable and beyond explanation. I am grateful that Irfan is my brother and recognize his  benefaction for a variety of reasons, for instance:

• Irfan brother continuously encouraged, supported, and guided my life in a variety of matters, I am genuinely thankful for him

• He devoted and sacrificed his life for the family and his sisters, especially, hadn't been married until his last sister got married. At this stage of consciousness, I realized that it was an exceptional sacrifice 

• Since my childhood, I discovered and observed him teach us math, chemistry, physics and other science subjects 

• Irfan brother used to purchase Toot Batoot, Naunehal and storybooks for the siblings, we read a lot and it helped expand our creativity and insight

• Irfan brother used to purchase loos papers from Urdu Bazar and carried home by public transport for all siblings, I remember that robust support to the siblings

• We played a variety of indoor games with him, for instance, Carem board, Ludo, video games, kunche and Beyblade (latto)

• Irfan brother convinced my mom of my admission to the University of Karachi for the B.A.  honours and my journey commenced since then. He submitted my admission and semester fee. I appreciate and acknowledge his decision 

• Irfan brother convinced me to take admission to a Homeopathic program since then my journey sprang for studying medical subjects

• The most significant appearance is that he earned and paid me and my sister's fees for both university and homeopathy. Actually, he had not saved but he spent his income on us. He struggled a lot for making his siblings future bright

• Irfan brother continually supported me financially not only for my education but also for immigration to Canada. That's astounding 

• His support had not ended there, he used to bring snacks for my children, whenever visited me in Pakistan and always gave a bike ride to my children

• Irfan brother perpetually reaches the airport for picking us and drop us off every time, he never missed single time in his life 

• He eternally assisted me to wind up, wrap up all furniture and stock in my residence for travelling to Canada. Now circumstances are altered in my life however, his support was incredible

• Irfan brother took care of the house and furniture very well in my absence, even after returned I discovered everything in its spot, nothing missing and damaged

• His support for correspondence to the university and other institutions are remarkable, while writing about him, I desire to salute his endless support

• Whenever I receive great news or disturbing or tragic news, I always called him and share. He is a kind of mentor or guru in my life 

• Irfan brother still listen, guide and support my children in their journey although we are breathing in a distinct time zone

• His enthusiasm and untiring contribution earned me success in every single step of my life. You rock my brother and push my life to shine. You are my hero 

Final words: I acknowledge and recognize my brother's contribution to my journey and there might be a lot of sisters in the world, having a brother just like mine. Although brother day is celebrated nationally in South America on May 24, every year. There is no international brother day. Someone requires to take an initiative, or start-up, I Arshi Ali declared by myself March 7 a brother's day and desires it to be celebrated internationally to recognize and acknowledge the brother's efforts and contribution in one's life. March 8th is Women's day and is celebrated internationally so before women's day, March 7 would be best for the brother's day celebration. How can I celebrate a women's day, being a woman, without acknowledging the contribution of my brother to my journey of success?

Happy Brother's Day

March 7, 2021

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 Indoor Plants

Today I am grateful for the Indoor plants I own. I appreciate and enjoy their presence in my life. Indoor plants are part of my life since I immigrated to Canada, even in Pakistan I had a variety of indoor and outdoor plants. Indoor plants purify the air,  absorb CO2 and enhance Oxygen levels in the atmosphere. It beautifies the environment and esthetically enhances the background. Indoor plants have soothing and calming effects on thoughts, feelings and emotions. Indoor plants are linked with wellness and wellbeing, even its green colour truthfully relaxing. Indoor plants are a great source to connect with nature in a variety of seasons and weather conditions such as rain, snow, windy or in storms. I acknowledge and recognize its significance in our life. Share your thoughts and reflect some words regarding indoor plants is the request of the day

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Coconut 

Today I am grateful for the coconut. Coconut has countless blessings, advantages and contributions to our life. Coconut is mostly found in warm areas and takes time to grow. Its merchandises are presently available as organic and regular 0ne. I acknowledge and recognize its significance for various reasons, for instance:

• Coconuts all versions including dry and raw are being used and eaten for varied reasons

• It is surprisingly delicious, sweet in taste and rich in vitamins

• Coconut water is drunk and great for satisfying thirst. Coconut milk is also available

• Coconut itself is a blessing and every part is being used for a different purpose

• Coconut is part of various recipes around the world. Hyderabadi, Sri Lankan and Nepali cuisines are deficient without coconut. Bhagare began, coconut chicken curry and khaose are a few examples

• Grated coconut is part of several baking goods, especially, scones, biscuits, cakes and loaves of bread

• Coconut oil is used for cooking in many countries, for instance, Sri Lanka

• For moisturizing skin, coconut oil is used and part of many skincare products

• Coconut oil is used for head massage and is good for hair and its growth. It is also used for body massage in a different region

• For the natural makeup remover, coconut oil is utilized and serve the purpose

• In the Nikkah ceremony, customarily, coconut distributed along with other dry fruits

• For good fortune, coconut usually break for bringing prosperity and joy 

• Coconut is part of varied religious ceremonies in many faiths and teachings

• Coconut is being used for health and wealth during the godbharai ceremony in pregnancy

• Coconut shell is used to make decorative merchandises 

• Coconut husk normally fire and heat up for the cooking purpose in the rural areas 

• Personally, I used coconut oil for healing purposes for any cut, scratch or burn on the skin, makeup remover, massage and sometimes for baking and cooking

• This is my journey to the coconut, share yours in the comment box is the request of the day

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 St. Michael’s Hospital Foundation

Today I am grateful for St. Michael’s Hospital Foundation to offer a session in celebration of International Women’s Day, Powerhouse speaker event, women and leadership. I appreciate and acknowledge hearing from five of St. Michael’s topmost female leaders, who shared inspirational and exciting stories about their journey in medicine, and their viewpoints and beliefs on how women are becoming and developing the care practice. I am thankful for this session for many reasons, for instance: 

• This session was over the virtual mode, cost-effective, convenient, time saving and just needed to check the connectivity and comfortably connect with the session

• Today's session was inspirational in the context of learning and understanding their perspective 

• At this time of the COVID 19 pandemic, I appreciate and am inspired by their role as a leader, job well done

• Gender and equality was discussed by Patricia, well represented

• Antioppression lens was used to explain leadership role 

• Today's session helped broaden my vision, insight and thoughts

• Follow your passion was a taken message from this session

• Find a webinar or seminar to strengthen and establish your perception and understanding is the advice of the day

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 Thought Leadership Summit

Today I am grateful for Wiley's Psychology Thought Leadership Summit 2021. Thought Leadership Summit, which I attended throughout the day.  It was an incredible learning opportunity for me to better understand various notions. I appreciate and acknowledge its significance for various reasons, for instance:

• At this time of the COVID 19 pandemic, over the zoom, it was so comfortable to attend and learn a variety of notions, for instance:

• Microintervention Strategies: Disarming Individual and Systemic Racism and Bias

• Flipping Your Abnormal Psychology Class

• LUNCH & LEARN: Systemic Inequality in Psychological Research

• Developing a Positive Mindset in a Time of Crisis and Beyond. This was my best session as I learned a variety of strategies for dealing with issues

• Psychological Tele-Assessment: Current Practice

• Clinical Psychology Education in an Increasingly Diverse and Altered World

• All speakers demonstrated a professional approach and well explained 

• I appreciate the Q and A sessions, given the fact that it clarifies the concept at a deeper level

• Find any summit or webinar according to your interest, is the recommendation of the day

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 Petroleum Jelly

Today I am grateful and appreciate the importance of petroleum jelly in our life. Petroleum jelly now comes in many flavours and it is part of our daily life. Even regardless of socioeconomic status, you can find it in every single household. Petroleum jelly plays a significant role that's why no one can deny its value. Petroleum jelly has many applications and benefits society. I acknowledge and recognize its effect, for instance:

• Petroleum jelly is a wonderful moisturizer for the skin particularly during dry weather or wintertime

• Petroleum jelly stays longer on your skin as compared to the other moisturizer

• It benefits to alleviate cracks heels and proffers a somewhat soft and even look after sometimes

• Petroleum jelly further soften your skin and refresh your lips if used regularly

• Petroleum jelly treats and support your baby hairs and keep them in place

• Before slicing or chopping okra and arvi, apply Petroleum jelly to your hand, it prevents any kind of itching

• You can discover a variety of applications of petroleum jelly over YouTube, here I am just highlighting its blessing in our life and I am thankful for this miracle product

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 Reflection-Gratitude practise 365

Today I am grateful for the continuity of the series of blog "gratitude practise 365". Successfully completed two months without missing a single day, delay or pause. Today's March 1st, 2021 and since January 1st, 2021 still exploring aspects related to gratitude or in other words, the journey of gratitude is still ON. I am contented with the sequence and flow of my purpose for writing blogs. I have completely hooked on writing, typing and drafting blogs, for many reasons, for instance:

• These blogs are the source of inspiration for many folks and I know a few of them are interested to start a blog. Even some of them request me to propose a session for creating a blog so this series brings me business opportunities

• After completing two months, my writing skills and sentence formation improved a lot, even I can sense that difference

• Writing blogs on daily basis also helping my typing skills, no need to practice typing

• Gratitude Practise 365 blogs continue motivating me to address something for being grateful in my life

• Writing blogs, itself is an excellent source of satisfaction and gives a sense of achievement on daily basis in my life 

• These blogs, I still admire the writing, so will be continuing writing till 31st December 2021

• It has been proffering a sense of discovery, innovation and creativity 

• These blogs bring opportunity for many children or people to draw, make, paint, sketch and capture a photo for these blogs. All pictures are real and owned the copyright 

• Presently at this spotlight, I believed that everything is enough in life, shifting the paradigm to look at the situation precisely

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