Woman - you have it within you - wit and wisdom, compassion and confidence, sharpness of mind and eloquence of the tongue, the ability to turn with the tide and the wherewithal to turn the tide … you have it all … you are amazing … now it’s time to own it! A Well-Dressed Woman! …
Words - Written and spoken turn tides, feelings, and relationships. Check out my story on Kissa: A Story Podcast. https://anchor.fm/jawahara-saidullah/episodes/Contributing-Writer-Series-Part-2-e1uog4g/a-a9ahvep
The caravan of words sets sails to discover the world! Along the way, they hobnob with some uptight, a few crooked, several morally upstanding, and many obtuse attributes. They learn contemplation, the art of letting go, and they hang on tenaciously to that which could make them somewhat sensible and presentable, maybe even prudent at …
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A dainty stem she stands positioned between mature shrubs, conditioned to talk delicately, attract attention, project freshness and dewiness. She is aiming to be the season’s diamond. COLOR. CARAT. CUT A dainty stem in a TAWWN (TON) with balls Balls of silks and satins dyed with hegemonic female desires Hoping to dominate the ones with …
The one you lost while writing papers or when stuck in traffic, when running for meetings or meeting deadlines. The one you wrote away paying taxes or the one you silently traded for more assets. The one that was squashed by that mob mentality or flattened under the weight of your wants. The one that …
Johari Window is an approach that aids in understanding relationships, whether it be with oneself or with others. Designed by psychologists Joseph Luft and Harrington Ingham, it is a heuristic exercise that allows for a deep dive into how much information about a person is HIDDEN and a recognition of what all about that person …
"Knowing our values can help create meaning and sense of purpose" - Avegaile Calzado
Gustav Freytag, the German playwright devised the Freytag's Pyramid — a dramatic structure that explains the sequential steps a story follows. Exposition: The setting is introduced, the mood or the atmosphere is set, backstory may be mentioned. He stood in the open courtyard. His tan loafers touched the freshly mopped marble floor. A large copper …
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She who snatches minuscule moments to smile in the face of adversities, and stubbornly chips away at negativities; She who is the fiercest knight of her own fairytale, And the staunchest supporter of her brood; She who doles out affirmations amidst the hardest of times, and shuts down a berating voice; She who infuses passion …
When I stand at my kitchen sink washing dishes greased with a welter of Indian curries and sticky dough, I let my mind wander to experience a more colorful palette than the turmeric and paprika floating around with the soap suds. Through those iridescent hollow spheres, I see the embellished sets, the ebullient characters, and …
Continue reading Appreciating the Epic Directorial Vision of Sanjay Leela Bhansali
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