Awards season continues ππ
Thank you so much James for your nomination. It was such a pleasant surprise, James (Myplace3187) to get this nomination from you. James is an author and a great story teller. He also writes beautifully on music. Do visit his blog for some great and imaginative writing.
What goes around comes back. Am so glad to receive two nominations from Saba, my dearest niece. She is so God loving; it reflects in all her posts. And she loves her country and family equally. And I love her for that. But what I love most about her is the way she engages with all bloggers. She always has kind and appropriate words to say about everyone.
I would encourage all to visit James and Saba’s blogs and engage with them. You won’t be disappointed.
I am reminded of a saying of my Guru, Paramahansa Yogananda: When perfect friendship exists between two hearts or within a group of hearts in a spiritual relationship, such friendship perfects each individual.
I hope and pray that the effort we put into blogging brings us all closer together in God, in Love, in Peace and towards His perfection ππ


Rules are:
- Thank the Blogger(s) who nominated you.
2. Share 11 facts about yourself.
3. Answer the 11 Questions the blogger asked you.
4. Nominate 11 Bloggers and make them happy.
5. Make up 11 questions and ask them of your nominees.
6. Notify your 11 nominees in one of their blogs.
As I had recently done all this I am only answering questions of Saba and James just now. I would really love it if anyone of you would accept this as an award and tell us 11 things about yourself and answer either Saba’s or James 11 questions.
Saba’s questions:
1: Does fear thrive within us or we adopt from our surroundings?
Both. Some fear is inherent in our nature. All of us have it to some degree. Our surroundings, our environment adds to it or reduces it.
2: Why do we worry when we believe in God?
No true believer can ever worry. Fear and Faith canβt co-exist.
3: Is Altruism self-learned or just a condition of helping others in particular situations?
It is self learned like any other soul and heart quality. When we help others in a particular situation, our selflessness grows.
4: Can words reveal your personality?
To some extent, Yes. But Actions speak louder than words.
5: Where do you see me by the mirror of the words I use?
Love, Laughter and Compassion ( no anger π)
6: Last time you watched a cartoon?
Many months back π
7: Pain killers or natural therapies?
Natural. I am a Happy Fruitarian π
8: Do you know what is the object Iβve used as an award logo?
Looks like an ornate ashtray, as I can see cigarette holder grooves.
9: Do you smoke? (if yes, then why)
No, I donβt smoke. My wife used to tell me that she loves cigarette smell and if I was a smoker she would have surely started to smoke too π
10: How many springs of life you have seen?
71 πΉ
11: You may ask me one question?
Have you ever loved? Crush ? And I donβt mean God and your Ammi etc ππ
James questions:
1.Your favorite novel ? Why ?
Of Human Bondage by Somerset Maugham. I could see myself in Philip.
2.Your favorite movie of all times ?
Tough one. I can name a dozen each from Hollywood and Bollywood!!
Sahib Biwi aur Gulam
3.Why do you enjoy writing your blog ?
I always liked reading and talking to people about my life experiences. But now I have started to like to write my blog as it connects me with different people and I learn from them. and I am able to collect my thoughts in one place for my intended book.
4.If you could give one piece of advice to the world to hear. What would it be ?
Love. Love unconditionally
5.What would your dream occupation be ? Am living it. Love. Travel. Meditate
6.Do you have any goals for your blog for the rest of 2019 ? I have been blogging now for close to five months. I want now to focus on converting these into a book and come back to active blogging after a month or so. Two books this year. God willing π
7.What is your favorite catch phrase/thing to say ? The key is .. π
8.What is your favorite meal ?
Indian as well as Continental breakfast. With a hot cup of Darjeeling leaf tea seeped for 4 minutes βοΈ
9.Who inspires you and why ?
Paramahansa Yogananda. His life and perfect teaching. His love for the whole of humanity and his teaching of oneness in spirit.
10.Whatβs the last book you read and how was it ?
God Talks with Arjuna. Paramahansa Yoganandaβs commentary on Geeta. Simply divine β€οΈπ
11.Bollywood or Hollywood ?
Hollywood movies and Bollywood songs π
Happy Blogging: Love you all π€