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The diary My son just returned from a solo trip –

The diary

My son just returned from a solo trip - a vacation he had earned after the rigors of submitting his final thesis as part of his five-year course in Architecture.

He had returned home with a gift each for his sister, mother and I; mine was a lovely little pocket note book pictured here. Inside it was written "Thank you everything you have done until now in 2022".

I read and re-read that again and the words "until now" made me reflect on my relationship with him. As he moved through the various stages of his life, my relationship and conversations with him have evolved. I started listening more to his points of view, his opinions and the very nature of how he saw himself as an individual.

I can't help but share how important it is for every parent and their young adult(s) at home to work together to nurture and evolve this relationship. We live in a world of constant change and it is important to remain open to each other's opinions and views while shaping our respective lives through meaningful dialogue.

Thank you for the thoughtful and lovely gift my son ❤️

Some people and conversations transcend time and s

Some people and conversations transcend time and space. It feels like the universe takes a break and allows for the deep conversation to take place. The tens and hundreds of people around, seem non-existent.

No, this is not small talk; it is a connection of the mind and spirit. A raw conversation about life, emotions and feelings in the journey of life. A conversation without judgment.

Everyone needs at least one such person in their life 😌😌

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In the name of maintaining good relationship with

In the name of maintaining good relationship with people, many of us tend to tolerate and accept crap. We don't speak up when treated poorly, ignored or even bullied in some cases.

Whether we like it or not, by doing so we are actually encouraging people to continue that behavior.

Be very careful about how you let others treat you! If someone does not change their ways even after you let them know; Walk away 🙂🙂

Predictability and emotions? Are you someone that

Predictability and emotions?

Are you someone that predictably sends a good morning message to people each day? Does an absence of response to your message make you antsy?

If yes, this post is for you ... click on the link in our bio to read and leave your thoughts 😀

Be EXTREMELY proud of who you are as a HUMAN first

Be EXTREMELY proud of who you are as a HUMAN first. Let no one define what you need to be OR what choices make you OR who you are.

Be proud of your choices, your expressions, your zeal to live to the fullest, your dreams, your aspirations, your joys, your moments!!

Be proud and the world 🌎 will follow... 🌈🙂

Everyone needs some space; especially during these

Everyone needs some space; especially during these times. As ironical as it may seem, the closer in proximity to the others we are, stronger the need for space.

With each person going through their own challenge and stress, there is a strong need for space even in the closest of relationships.

Let us give others their space and claim ours too as needed 🙂🙂

How many times has your silence been confused to b

How many times has your silence been confused to be your ego? How many times have people thought that you’re acting pricey because of your silence?

During difficult times such as this, it is very easy to misunderstand or be misunderstood; especially with people that we share/shared a close rapport with.

My personal lesson learned: Give people their space and time for everyone is busy dealing with their own stuff. A period of silence does not mean lesser love or lesser care.

What’s your lesson? Would love to hear your thoughts.

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Handling compliments from people in the "real" wor

Handling compliments from people in the "real" world can be nerve wracking at times. It makes many of us uncomfortable to the extent that we exhibit our most awkward behaviors at such a time. In this video, we shall explore a few pointers on how to be comfortable handling compliments during an in-person conversation.

Let us know what you think.

Photo credit: by Alexis Brown on Unsplash
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Often times we say and do things in order to keep

Often times we say and do things in order to keep peace - with ourselves and others. In most cases it is about trying to be a good person, not ruffling feathers and be seen as someone that is a good human.

Guess what, it doesn’t matter. No matter how hard you try, there will always be people around you that dub you as a failure, evil, arrogant, selfish etc... more so when you start taking control of you life that is independent of others opinion.

The same goes with holding conversations with people. You don’t always have to say what others want to hear. If they don’t like what you say, let them ask questions; clarify without prejudice - just don’t become a sucker who always has good things to say.

As they say, no one is going to build a statue for you when you’re dead and gone, so don’t bother impressing people beyond a point.

Live your life. Love your life. 😊😊

2020 was more than a wake up call for many of us i

2020 was more than a wake up call for many of us in many ways. One of the areas was to recognize the impermanence of our own existence and that of others in our lives.

There has been so much disruption caused in our lives where some of us have not been able to visit or spend time with loved ones, friends and family for months on. While social media has helped people stay in touch, it is impossible to replace the endearing human interaction that is best exhibited through spoken words, emotion and physical touch.

I have taken a silent resolution this year to be more present, more in the moment, more involved and full of attention while spending time with people that are important in my life. I have decided to put that phone away and immerse myself in conversations - what say? Does this resonate with you?

Would love to hear your thoughts on this and much more. Keep them coming. 🙂🙂

How often have you found your conversations or att

How often have you found your conversations or attempt to hold a conversation go unreciprocated? Even with the best intent, there are times when someone will find you overbearing - that is normal; a difficult aspect to comprehend - but it is true!

Especially in the current times, we have not been used to much social interaction and people find holding a conversation, much more stressful than before.

Take it easy and use silence as a valuable filler. As they say, it is as much the silent parts that make a good conversation.

I am extremely grateful for being able to see toda

I am extremely grateful for being able to see today's sunrise with my entire family. This year has taught me a few lessons:

1. Not to take my own life for granted
2. Not to take everyone's presence in my life for granted
3. Never to underestimate the presence of good friends and well-wishers in my life. While some of them have not been able to speak with me as frequently as before, their mere presence in my life continues to make a significant impact
4. Not to waste life's moments in trivial quarrels, difference of opinions and unnecessary ego.
5. The real purpose of life is to live it on my own terms with complete responsibility of the action and outcomes.

And finally, ...

NEVER take a conversation for granted. There may be no tomorrow to hold one; the best time is NOW!

A big shout out to all of you for continuing to support The Art of Conversations!

Conversation with parents don't have to seem like

Conversation with parents don't have to seem like the end of the world! Granted it may be difficult, not impossible as most teenagers believe. It is all about building awareness and making a few adjustments in the way we approach it. This is the second of a two-part video that will explore this subject. It is also the last video for 2020 ... see you all in 2021!

We are sure you will find this useful.

Photo credit: by Baylee Gramling on Unsplash
Music credit: https://bensound.com

Conversation with parents don't have to seem like

Conversation with parents don't have to seem like the end of the world! Granted it may be difficult, not impossible as most teenagers believe. It is all about building awareness and making a few adjustments in the way we approach it. This is the first of a two-part video that will explore this subject.

We are sure you will find this useful.

Photo credit: by Artem Maltsev on Unsplash
Music credit: https://bensound.com

We all have conversations that we dread OR are afr

We all have conversations that we dread OR are afraid to have – not because we are cowards; we do not wish go through the unpleasant emotional experience of having these. What’s worse? We wish them away by remaining quiet and, enduring the unpleasantness of the thought. I wish life was that easy – right!

One simple message this time – the conversation you are afraid to have, is the one you NEED to have, SOON!

Sometimes, in spite of the best effort from your s

Sometimes, in spite of the best effort from your side, the person who you are trying to engage in a conversation may not be interested. This short video addresses that particular aspect.

Go ahead, LIKE, COMMENT and SHARE 😀😀

As we get ready to celebrate the Festival of Light

As we get ready to celebrate the Festival of Lights, here’s wishing each of you a Very Happy Diwali! 🎇🎆

We wish that each of you has a great time and, above all, is able to celebrate your individuality, your strength and your difference.

Just like the sky lights up as a fantastic amalgamation of many colors, the world lights up as an amalgamation of the many personalities and people that we are.

Have a wonderful festival and enjoy the celebrations 😊😊😊

I have this very intelligent friend (would never a

For most of us, the only time our phone rings is a

For most of us, the only time our phone rings is a tele-marketer calls or someone from work does. Especially in the COVID ridden world, everything has gone virtual - to a point where I sometimes question if anything will be “real and physical” again.

Conversation was already a dying art (which is why we started TAOC with the hope of brining the human element back), and the past 8-10 months has exacerbated it. Just because we spend more time with folks at home, it does not mean an increased level of human interaction and conversation.

Especially with digital and screen fatigue caused these days due to excessive use of technology, we are beginning to shy away from conversations as there is no more energy left. It’s all boiled down to brief text messages.

I am sure many of us experience this from our friends and close acquaintances - things have trickled to text messages that are far and few between; worse still, lacks emotion and personal touch.

What are your thoughts? Do you think texting is the new normal in conversations and will slowly replace in-person interaction and we will all get comfortable with that? Is this a generational thing?

Do send us your thoughts and comments 🙂🙂

Conversation with teens don't have to be always di

Conversation with teens don't have to be always difficult. It is all about building awareness and making a few adjustments in the way we approach it. This is the second part of the two-part video that will explore this subject.

We are sure you will find this useful.

Photo credit: by Anton Darius on Unsplash
Music credit: https://bensound.com

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