Category Archives: Inspiration

It Takes a Village to Survive Hurricane Sandy

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Reena

Hurricane Sandy has passed but the aftermath is something that all of us in NJ/NYC are still suffering through.  I live in NJ and my husband works in NYC so we’ve been affected by the mess in both.  It has … Continue reading →

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Why is Turning 40 Scary?

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Reena

Recently I and many of my friends have turned 40.  Each person celebrated in slightly different ways but most everyone was surrounded by those who love them.  So many people describe this milestone as a dreaded one but I haven’t … Continue reading →

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Forced to Sit Around

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Reena

Why is it that we long for time to relax but when we are forced to by a doctor, we hate it?  I had a medical procedure yesterday and was told to rest for a few days but now I’m … Continue reading →

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Positive Attitude

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Reena

Last week I learned that my uncle’s store in India was completely ravaged by a fire.  Luckily no one was hurt but three families rely on this store as a source of income.  My mom told me the news and … Continue reading →

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Teaching our kids community service…

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Reena

Many of our kids are growing up quite comfortable financially and they often have little exposure to others that are not.  They have a very narrow and privileged view of the world.  They are definitely lucky and I wouldn’t want … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Reena

Many people complain that this is a fake, Hallmark created holiday.  Well whatever started it, I don’t think it is so bad.  Like every other holiday, it is a reason to take a moment to appreciate something in life.  In … Continue reading →

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Kids Are Making Mommy Adventurous!!!

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Reena

Being a cautious person by nature and one with little athletic ability, I wasn’t very adventurous growing up.  I think that may be changing though, because of my kids.  I think I am feeling the need to face some fears … Continue reading →

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Single Mom for a week- good or bad??

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Reena

Though I’m blessed with a stable marriage, my husband travels quite a bit leaving me as an occasional single parent.  This can be hard work since all duties fall on my shoulders and there is no relief.  There is no … Continue reading →

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How do you stay upbeat when everything seems to be going wrong?

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Reena

You are having the craziest week. You don’t have a major life crisis though. No one has died or lost their job but all the little things are adding up. It seems like the world is conspiring against you. Your chronic knee … Continue reading →

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