Words from within

  The auspicious occasion has arrived An angel from heaven will descend A special and unique tiny being Will bring along mirth and joy Like the fragrance of fresh bloom Like rainfall after sweltering heat  Like  sunlight in wintery chill Like sparkling stars in the night sky  The divine smile and cooing The patter of small steps The peals of laughter The mischief and banter Are going to fill our lives  Gratitude to the Almighty  For blessings and happiness The auspicious occasion has arrived Dedicated to my brother's baby :)) - Dr. Angelica

  जो है प्यार और दया की मूरत जो करे पूरी सबकी जरूरत जो दे हर कदम पर साथ जो तकलीफ में थामे अपना हाथ जो अपनी खुशी की न करे परवाह जो दर्द में हो जैसे दवा जो दिखाए हमे सच्ची राह जो जगाये कुछ करने की चाह A guiding light A helping hand A loving hug A friendly chat A moral lesson  A great teacher Happy Father's Day to my amazing father❤️   - Dr. Angelica

Lifetimes are spent in seeking approval and adulation of others. We try to impress those around us and yearn to hear words of appreciation. We gloat when we receive that pat on the back and make it a benchmark for measuring our worth. But does not getting a validation from others, for a task well done, negate its significance?  We are all in a rat race to prove ourselves in our personal and professional lives. Our achievements give us gratification only when praised by others. Why do we always depend on others for our happiness? Women do bear the brunt, trying to play myriad roles in different phases of their lives to perfection- daughter, wife, mother, colleague etc. In today's world, your worth is decided by the number of likes and comments you receive on social media. Why have we become so vain?  We are all guilty of depending on too many things for our happiness. This pursuit of happiness while depending on external factors is always going to be elusive.   It's time t...