That Is Volunteering — As an introvert, I rarely initiate a conversation with an unknown person. I was happy with a few sets of friends with whom I would have meaningful conversations. It all changed one day when all of a sudden, I had the urge to volunteer to make garlands for deities in…

An interesting question — Thank you, Nancy Blackman, for your stimulating and outside-the-box Prompts. At first, I laughed at myself, saying Hmm, all the jobs are paid the same! Then I visualized myself in all my previous jobs. What would I choose? A job that gives me autonomy. A job where I get to learn and become better in my craft and as a Human being. A job that…

To learn and apply — A part of me is struggling to crystallize or summarize the lessons learned this past year, as I consider learning a part of my lifestyle. I have not journaled the learnings as a consolidated report. However, I have my soul-enriching ( LOL) way to journal with lists, gratitude, and conversations…

Divine Blessings Are Showered — Today’s Prompt is one of the morning rituals that I practice. Reading it brought back young happy smiling student Lalitha when she sees her exam question paper full of questions for which she had her answers ready! LOL You see a person when you look in the mirror that no…

Being present in Bodily sensation helps overcome fear — My worst fear is fear itself. I know you are going to ask… Are you Crazy? Fear is unknown. It cannot be seen. It can’t be heard. Once I ask the question Fear of What? Then according to the answer such as Fear of Failure, Fear of Success, Fear of Abandonment, etc., I…

I answered it anyway — The cautious and unadventurous part of me can envision the scene of today’s prompt. Nevertheless, I am coming up with my answer for the following prompt You’re stranded on an island. What is one thing you wish you had? Why? The one thing I wish I had is “Emotional Resilience.” …

Asking yourself this question can be empowering — As a Personal Development enthusiast, I love motivational Quotes, and how I wish today’s Prompt, mentioned Quotes instead Quote. Anyway, let me stick to the requirement… Find a motivational quote and write about it Jim Rohn, my First Personal Development Guru, always intrigued me with his speeches and powerful quotes. …

Knowing Your Strengths Is the First Step — I firmly believe in bringing my strengths into play, both in my personal and professional life. It has worked for me. That being said, I am going to play with the Acronym STRENGTHS S: You are Sixteen, and it is OK to make mistakes as you enter your first teen year and land your first job. …

To know, it is like peeling the layers of the onion — I am not getting a clear, specific answer for today’s prompt. As I am writing this for the publication “Refresh The Soul,” I am motivated to twist today’s prompt and ask, What is the one skill my soul always wanted to pick up? Pardon me, Nancy Blackman, if I am…