Have you ever wondered how life’s toughest challenges can transform who you are? Adversity can feel overwhelming, but it plays a crucial role in shaping character and deepening our sense of belonging. Overcoming struggles teaches resilience, patience, and self-discovery, qualities that strengthen both personal growth and relationships. It allows individuals to see their inner strength …
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Building Bridges: How Understanding Diverse Cultures Enhances Our Personal and Professional Lives
In today’s increasingly interconnected world, the ability to understand and appreciate diverse cultures is no longer a luxury, it is a necessity. Whether in our personal relationships or professional environments, cultural awareness plays a vital role in shaping how we interact, collaborate, and thrive. By building bridges across cultures, we not only enrich our own …
Cultural Shifts and Family Traditions: How to Keep the Best of Both Worlds
How can families preserve meaningful traditions while adapting to modern cultural shifts? In a rapidly changing world, families often find themselves at a crossroads. On one hand, there’s a desire to honor cherished traditions passed down through generations. Striking a balance between the two can be challenging, but it’s essential for maintaining a sense of …
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The Importance of Home and Heritage in Shaping One’s Sense of Self
How does our connection to home and heritage influence who we become? Our sense of self is deeply rooted in the places we call home and the heritage we inherit. These elements shape our values, beliefs, and identity, creating a foundation that guides us through life. Understanding the significance of home and heritage helps us …
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Raising Resilient Children: How Parents Can Instill Core Values Amidst Change
Have you ever wondered how to prepare children to thrive in an unpredictable world? Raising resilient children involves more than providing for their basic needs. It requires teaching them core values that guide their actions and strengthen their character. This process helps children build emotional strength, confidence, and a positive outlook. By instilling core values, …
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Living Between Two Cultures: The Challenges and Triumphs of Immigrants in a New Country
Immigrants across the world share a unique and often complex experience, one that involves balancing their native culture with that of their new homeland. Living between two cultures is both a challenge and a triumph, filled with moments of struggle, identity crisis, and resilience. Whether individuals leave their home country for economic opportunities, political stability, …
Very Munnar
Our guide’s name was Mr. Douglas. He said 3 elephants are okay but 4 can be dangerous.
The Open Door: The Aha! Moment Story
The Open Door – is published in The Origins Journal. It is an anchor story in my book Moments in Transition: Stories of Maya and Jeena. I decided to place it towards the end of the novella. My logic, albeit obscure was that I want my reader to become curious about the tension in the …
Uptown Girl : Short Fiction
Published in The East Bay Review: You can now read my short story Uptown Girl for free. “Sophistication” is another word for that inventive mix of tolerance, resilience and resourcefulness city people develop. —Edward Hoagland In a few long strides, the elegant woman clicked her black heels across an expanse of opulent granite to park …
What’s In A Name?
My latest fun author finally getting some love from popular media.
Neerja Raman 