I believe...

I believe my toes are the prettiest in pink and the happiest when snuggled in sand at the shoreline. I believe that when something good comes our way, we should be good to it too and when something bad comes, well, be good to that too.

I believe in dreaming dreams but most of all, I believe in making dreams come true.
I believe in star-gazing, cloud-gazing, and spotting heart-shaped oddities in random places. I believe people are good at heart and if they’re not, then maybe they just haven’t had the chance to experience goodness and need to be captured with kindness – maybe. I believe ice cream is the best therapy, so is dark chocolate and anything sweet!
I believe heartaches and breakdowns are really just much needed breakthroughs.
I believe that sharing silence is one of the most beautiful things ever. I believe forgiveness comes with realization. I believe in angels without halos (and the sweetest ones are often hidden). I believe in listening to that thought you never uttered.
I believe everything is connected to everything else. I believe that sharing the good things in life doubles (sometimes triples) the goodness.
I believe the best music will tug the strings of your heart, even when the music stops playing. I believe that rainy days make my favorite tracks sound a million times more brilliant.
I believe that the heart is the most sacred temple.
I believe in imperfection - that rust, scars, bumps, wrinkles, withered tares, cuts and falls add beauty to life. I believe that the best gifts are the kinds that keep giving.
I believe in super tight bear hugs (and that a hug isn’t really a hug unless it lasts at least 10 seconds!).
I believe in becoming love.
I believe happy people make beautiful people.
I believe we see the most clearest with eyes closed.
I believe in magic.


-u.p.

Papa kehte hain...



Two beautiful people, mummy n papa :)



Here’s to the one who gave up his career, home, and a comfortable lifestyle just to give his kids access to a better education. He went from being the boss to cleaning toilets.. with no regrets he started from scratch and worked his way up again. He says that no work is ever below you. As long as your actions do not harm others or yourself, no matter how small or big a task may be, do it with a smile, humility, and honesty. And most of all, do it right the first time.

When I proudly brought home B's he’d say, ‘Do better.’ When I brought back A's he’d say, “Good but you can do better” because he saw something I failed to realize then: There is always a better way to learn and do things. Never stop striving to be even a better person than what you are today.

He never showered me with toys. He fueled my imagination with unlimited trips to parks and libraries… And every time I stumbled upon an unfamiliar word, instead of handing me the answer, he’d make me look it up in the dictionary, write it down, and report back to him by using it properly!

Whenever I feel frustrated at how the world can be so unkind, he reminds me to practice being the change I wish to see.. Because you can’t always change the way the world sees or treats you. Sometimes you just have to change your perception and how you choose to approach and react to situations. Be flexible. Adjust your height and lens, he reminds. Know that sometimes, the best way to get a real good grip is to simply let go.

He is the greatest, kindest, sweetest, most beautiful souls I know -the kind that never waits to be asked for help... rather he always foresees the opportunity to give. Never delay good deeds but do always postpone negative habits, actions, and thoughts. One the greatest lessons I learned from him is that giving starts from home, from respecting the Self, to helping your family, to giving back to your community with whatever you have at the moment -be it time, love, patience, your skills, or just taking little as possible  from nature.

What I admire the most about him is that he's not only a wonderful dad to his own children but to others as well... who either lack the father figure or just need someone to be there. Thank you Papa for being you and everything you do.

We thank the Heaven’s for the day you were born and for filling our lives with so much love and goodness. Thank you for sharing this lifetime with us.

Here’s to the one who introduced me to all theee coolest things in life including NPR, National Geographic magazines, Reader’s Digest, and PBS! :P To the one who continues to inspire me each day, to my friend, my hero, my Papa…I wish Happy Birthday to You! =)


-u.p.

Oh, the places I'll go (and so will you!)..

Dearest Dr. Seuss,

Today is your day, Happy Birthday to you! =) Thank you for the day you came and the beautiful gift you became. Your comforting words have always managed to lift up my spirit on good days, bad days, and all the days in between. Thank you for all the life lessons you packed into your whimsical words and enchantingly outrageous characters. One of my all time favorite and unforgettable book of yours is ‘Oh, the Places You’ll Go.’ I must have read it over two dozen times yet each read feels like the first time every single time. It is by far theeee most inspiring, heartwarming, feel-good, honest books ever. It’s one of those rare gems that captures and comforts the soul at any age, at any given phase of one’s life..
I simply cannot wait for the day I get to share it with my future children. In fact, that will be the first gift to my kids, followed by ‘Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?, ‘Oh the Things You Can Think,’ and ‘If I Ran the Zoo!’ =)

May your books continue inspire those who are learning to read and those who read to learn. Oh, the places we’ll go and all the wonderful shades we hope to become all because of you!
Happy 107th Birthday to You!

-u.p.

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“Congratulations!

Today is your day.

You’re off to Great Places!

You’re off and away!

You have brains in your head.

You have feet in your shoes.

You can steer yourself any direction you choose.

Oh! The Places You’ll Go!”

-Dr. Seuss