Sunday, December 29, 2024

Second Umbilical Cord

Dear readers,

I am at an age where I am trying to rediscover myself in many ways, reflecting upon the life lived /time gone by and the life ahead. 

We all know for survival of the newborn the umbilical cord needs to be cut. This cord was the only source of connection between the mother and her child. All throughout nine months, the nutrition and well-being were dependent on these three vessels (two vessel at times). Once the baby is delivered, immediately the cord is clamped and cut. This procedure gives birth to an independent soul.

Parents nurture and raise their child with unconditional love. All this while there is an invisible cord/ connection which connects the parents with their child. The journey from childhood to teenage to young adult seems to happen at a snap of finger. 

Children now young adults start taking charge of their own lives, making their own decisions and so on. The need to seek constant approval from parents start a downhill trend. This period causes lot of inner turmoil in parents especially mothers. As parents they still tend to cling on to memory of their child and yearn to see them coming to them for all their life's challenges. This is the time for them to fly out of the nest into the big world. 

Parents need to be vigilant about this time period in their children's life as their unconditional love and support is needed for the extra push to propel them into their growth trajectory.

This is the time to cut the second umbilical cord. 

I know my timeline. Pray you identify yours.

Love, Juju

(P.S. Coming soon Momsie Popsie Diary 4.0

Reach out @Aanandit Wellness Hub - Re-Wire, Re-Charge, Re-Boot)

Monday, December 16, 2024

In conversation with GOD-Part 1

Dear readers, 

Early morning tea time with Popsie always makes me dwell upon my purpose in life. By the time I take my last sip, I feel enriched with a phenomenal experience. 

Sharing a conversation between two friends about their dreams. Senior Advocate (my Popsie) and his friend ( retired Army officer of highest rank). 

In Part-1, I will share the conversation of Popsie's friend (AO- Army officer) with God. Enjoy the conversation, dwell upon the hidden message. 

AO : God, my time has come. I want to come to your kingdom directly. 

GOD : No, you can't!

AO: But why? I need a direct ticket. 

GOD : My train is already running over load, I need to shift many people to hospitals.

AO: God! I want a direct ticket. Please guide me through. 

GOD smiles : Look, you can't come directly. The first class compartment is almost always overloaded. I need to unload many humans beings to hospitals (coporate and private).

In second class also, the capacity always exceeds leading to off loading in hospitals ( government and small private.) 

Your only chance is in third class compartment. And I know you are a passenger of first class. 

AO persuades, God, there must be some way. Please guide me. 

GOD smiles and continues, Since, you seem to be very keen. I will share my secret route. Sit in the third class compartment without any ticket and any  money. When TC comes for checking, he will pronounce you as a defaulter. He will call the police, case will be registered, referred to Enforcement. Then you will be directly presented before me. That will be your direct ticket.

AO woke up from his sleep, smiled, felt relieved. For now he knew the way. 

The real challenge was how to downgrade oneself from first class to third class. 

This conversation in dream led me to deciphering the anology of first classs, second class, third class and metaphors used. Please share your thoughts in comments section.

To be continued..........

Love Juju 


Wednesday, December 11, 2024

PIG in your Life!

Hello readers, 

As winters set in, work gets affected and hits an all time low. This gives me an opportunity to delve into my passion and My Mind's Cafe starts brewing fresh ideas. 

One such interesting term I coined is PIG ! 

Everyone must have Pig in their life to able to live a wholesome happy life with a great work life integration. Getting to know your pig helps in discovering oneself. 

I know my PIG . Do you know yours ? 

Hey, wait, I didn't decipher it. It goes like

P- Passion

I - Interest 

G - Goal. 

Waiting to hear about your PIG in comments section.

Love 

Juju 

(Reach out to Aanandit Wellness Hub

 Coming soon Momsie Popsie Diary 4.0)  

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

It's ok to let it go !

Dear readers, 

We are marching towards the new year. Living by my Momsie's philosophy of "live in the moment", I am trying my best to make the most of each day. Everyday I try to be a better version of myself.

Last evening , I was watching a Christmas movie and was overwhelmed when the protagonist remembers her mother.  Suddenly, my vision blurred due to tears in my eyes. I wept more than the protagonist.

I felt a tap on my shoulder. I was taken aback as i was alone in my space in my home, watching the movie. I looked up and saw my Momsie smile and said, " Raju ! It's ok to let it go! Clinging on to memories is fine, but its important to make new memories too. Enjoy your life and create new memories. Don't hold back. It's ok to let it go." 

Let it go ! what ? my grief ! my memories of my mother! Am I still stuck in the loop of grief -guilt after losing her ! 

Many thoughts started coming, suddenly the mental traffic became chaotic and I felt exhausted. I closed my eyes, remembered her words, " It's ok to let it go!" 

Today morning when I woke up, something has definitely gone as I my heart feels lighter and happier. Hope, you also experience this magical feel. Let go of things which are holding you back from living a fulfilled fun-filled life. Cheers to Christmas spirit.

Love, 

Juju 

(Feel free to reach Aanandit Wellness Hub Coming soon Momsie Popsie Diary 3.0)  


Monday, December 9, 2024

Koi no Yokan!

Dear readers, 

How many of you like December - cold weather, Christmas and New Year eve ?

Although I am not a winter person, yet I love this month. Since childhood, I have loved reading stories and watching movies about white Christmas, cakes, cookies, Santa, reindeers and decorations. Pray Santa makes this wish come true next year.

To soothe my craving soul, I watch Christmas theme centric movies. Last evening, I watched a beautiful crisp movie set in New York and Vermont. There is this phrase used by the main protagonist -

" Koi no Yokan!" 

This is a famous saying in Tokyo which means - that you will fall in love with the person you just met (love premonition).

I found it very profound and powerful. The whole movie is about opening up, giving oneself another chance in life and being courageous in taking this step. 

While penning my thoughts, I am whispering this (so that my reader falls in love with my thoughts.) 

I pray my reader looks into the mirror and says, " Koi no Yokan!" 

Love, 

Juju 

(Coming soon Momsie Popsie Diary 3.0)



Sunday, December 1, 2024

JRC Vision # Reading Addiction

Dear readers,

Sharing the JRC vision:

JRC Juju’s Reader Club ™ ®️ 

Mission: To Revive Book Reading Culture.

Logo message: Helping others heal

Created as an online Club on November 5, 2020 in Covid times with the Aim of Helping others heal, helps in self-healing. Unburden your heart, mind and soul. Fill up your emotional saucer with happiness, positivity and peace. There are 630+ Online Members.

This became Offline Club: November 1, 2022 with 4 founder members - Dr. Reemanshu Bansal (Juju’s Pearls), Twinkle Gupta, Disha Katia, Dr. Neha Garg in hometown, Bathinda, Punjab India with 55+ members. JRC meet is on 1st Tuesday every month (Timings: 6- 7 pm)Books of different genre are discussed.

JRC launched its dream project of “JRC Mobile Library” in collaboration with IRIA Punjab (Social Wing) & Goodwill Society on 1st November, 2023. Mobile library for children living in the slums. We have heard that books have wings. Now books have feet. Now Books reach the slums via Mobile Library. During each visit, some eatables like biscuits/ fruit -apple are given to children who are studying in the mobile evening school. With almighty blessings, children are taking very good care of the books and all books have been returned so far in good condition. There are 2 evening mobile schools under JRC wings. (You can help by donating kindergarten books/ picture books.)

JRC Theme for the year 2023-24

“Let’s ignite the minds: before we light the diyas.”  

Like minded souls with zeal for social work have come together and formed JRC Welfare Society ®️ registered April 3, 2024

Vision to promote menstrual hygiene in women living in slums, education of girl child and revive book reading culture.  

(Distributing free sanitary pads, every month to 100+ women living in slums since June 2020.)

Ongoing projects every month 

1) Raksha, 

2) Udaan, 

3) JRC Mobile Library.

Be a part of the JRC movement!

Love,

Juju

 

 

Anandit Wellness Hub

Dear beautiful souls,

December 1st, 2024, marks the soft opening of a project close to my soul -Anandit Wellness Hub.

Aim: To help beautiful souls build neural muscles, identify \break\ modify the thought pattern, Rewire Recharge Reboot in challenging situations of everyday life. 

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help people with a range of emotional, behavioural, relationships and other mental health conditions. It can help people feel better and change their negative thought patterns.

Who can benefit: Anxiety disorders such as social anxiety or health anxiety, Marriage or relationship problems, Emotional or behavioral problems in children, teenagers, Young Adults,  Competitive exams performance, Eating disorders, Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Phobias, Sleep problems, 

So, if you want to change unhealthy thought patterns and behaviors, then Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) would be a great form of therapy for you.

For booking a session: WhatsApp on given number\ e-mail .

(Identity will be strictly confidential) 

Dr. Reemanshu Bansal 

Certified Counselor 

Psychology For Everyday Life 

WhatsApp: +919814032726

Email: reemanshu2003@gmail.com

Thursday, August 22, 2024

DKDK

I invented this term DKDK during a routine conversation with a friend. Having walked on this blue planet for a long time with around fifty revolutions around the sun, both of us have a good amount of experience. 

Our younger ones are about to enter medical school. There are many challenges to explore, discuss and deal with, like deciding college, city, academics , hostel, extra curricular etc besides the lurking "empty nest syndrome." With spouses from different ideologies and backgrounds , we are each other's support system. She casually commented, " My husband doesn't listen to things which he has not seen and heard. Even if I give him sufficient evidence, he seldom believes." She paused to take a breath. 

I interrupted, "It's simple, it's DKDK!"

She forgot to inhale and gave me a questioning look - DKDK ? 

I smiled and explained," Look, majority of us don't know that we don't know. One believes their limited knowledge as whole and complete. Thus, making them non receptive. A human mind knows only 0.01% , rest is not known and the mind doesn't know. Hope it helps you understand humans especially your spouse better." 

We had a hearty laugh as we echoed DKDK. 

Love, 

Juju 

Book 26 live # The Janajaateey Tales

 Hello readers, 

My book no 26 is live. Featured as first story comprising of 8 folk tales from rural India. Available as Paperback, hardback and ebook. Do order your copy 

https://www.ukiyotoindia.com/product-page/the-janajaateey-tales

Love, 

Juju 

Sunday, July 28, 2024

Open letter by Daughter in-law

Sharing one of my popular short story selected as the first story in a Book, Book Launch, January 13th 2024 KLC 24 (Kolkata Literary Carnival 2024). 

An open letter by daughter in-law to her mother in-law

(This is not a grievance letter. It’s my attempt to help you understand our new relation)

Dear mother in-law,

Hope this finds you in good health and a happy state of mind. Ever since I have got married to your son, I have noticed a change in your attitude and behavior. Earlier you seemed very welcoming and happy but now I sense a feeling of insecurity. Do you see me as a threat? I feel so. You seem to be critical about whatever I do or say especially in relation to your son who is now my husband.

We both have a great thing in common and that is love for the same man. I am not here to break ties of a son from his mother. A son you have given birth to and raised him with your heart and soul. I am here to make my own space as a wife and his life partner. 

Please do not burden him like this. I have many aspirations and look forward to a peaceful, harmonious married life. Inadvertently or purposely, you create differences in conveying my thoughts.

A mother has a big heart. All I am requesting is to give me space and time to adjust in your family. I have come from an entirely different background and culture. All this is new and very different. I need time to unlearn and relearn.

Another request, please do not compare me with your other children. They are great as sister/ brother in-laws. Let me build up a relation with them on one to one basis. You should be a secure, loving women. Why this insecurity? 

Please refrain from negative feedback about me to my husband. Most of the times, I never come to know why he is upset? I do have noticed this pattern that after spending time with you and his siblings, he always comes back disempowered with a volatile temperament

Please do not compare me with other daughter in-laws in your friend’s circle. Each human being is different. This alliance happened because of mutual consent between the girl, the boy and their respective families. Then why I am made to feel like a villain on mission to break this home!

Remember how you felt when you got married. The onus is always on elders to make the house environment comfortable for the new bride person. We need to work together to make this work.

I have come as an adult in your life unlike your children whom you have raised up. Let’s respect this beautiful relation of mother in-law and daughter in-law and work towards maintaining its sanctity.

Please communicate if you disapprove of some actions or my ways. If you don’t, then how will I come to know? We need to keep this communication gates always open.

Lets pledge to contribute. Please do not compete with me.

Yours,

Daughter in-law

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, June 29, 2024

JRC story # Tryst with Life

Dear readers,

Sharing story behind 

JRC Juju’s Reader Club ™ ®️ 

Mission: To Revive Book Reading Culture.

Logo message: Helping others heal

Created as an online Club on November 5, 2020 in Covid times with the Aim of Helping others heal, helps in self-healing. Unburden your heart, mind and soul. Fill up your emotional saucer with happiness, positivity and peace. There are 620+ Online Members.

This became Offline Club: November 1, 2022 with 4 founder members - Dr. Reemanshu Bansal (Juju’s Pearls), Twinkle Gupta, Disha Katia, Dr. Neha Garg in hometown, Bathinda, Punjab India with 43+ members. JRC meet is on 1st Tuesday every month (Timings: 6- 7 pm)Books of different genre are discussed.

JRC launched its dream project of “JRC Mobile Library” in collaboration with IRIA Punjab (Social Wing) & Goodwill Society Respected Shri K.K. Garg Uncleji- my guide/ friend /mentor in social work on November 1, 2023 

A mobile library for children living in the slums. We have heard that books have wings. Now books have feet. Now Books reach the slums via Mobile Library. This runs every Thursday/ friday During each visit, some eatables like biscuits/ fruit -apple are given to children who are studying in the mobile evening school and are eager to issue books. With almighty blessings, children are taking very good care of the books and all books have been returned so far in good condition. There are 3 evening mobile schools under JRC wings.

You can help by donating kindergarten books/ picture books.

JRC Theme for the year 2023-24

“Let’s ignite the minds: before we light the diyas.”  

Like minded souls with zeal for social work have come together and formed JRC Welfare Society ®️ registered April 3, 2024

Vision to promote menstrual hygiene in women living in slums, education of girl child and revive book reading culture.  

Be a part of the JRC movement!

Love,

Juju

 

 

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