The wisdom in the challenges
Is in simplifying the complexity
To turn confusion to clarity
This is the art of problem-solving.
To live in a changing world
We must equip ourselves with new skills.
That can help us navigate through
Without unexpected setbacks.
Systematically finding solutions
Is an important life skill
That identifies a range of issues
That may appear or are already there.
From gathering information, observing the symptoms,
Avoiding preconceived notions
That can obscure the truth.
And asking the relevant questions.
Searching the cause of the effect.
Noticing the details & starting from scratch.
By changing one thing at a time
To see what can work to find a solution.
Prioritizing by weighing options
With time constraints & urgency in the pressure to resolve.
Checking the possibilities of temporary solutions
To buy time for permanent resolutions.
Knowing to always respond than react.
Choosing to find the right time.
And picking the right approach.
For the best solution to the problem.
Success at problem-solving
Can be immensely gratifying
Not just for the businesses
But for oneself knowing you have made a positive difference.
These steps towards finding solutions are relevant for problems in all walks of life.
Choose to be open to changes and work realistically.
You will work your way to finding what works!
There is an expansion
In heart fields
There is energy
Of love & goodwill
Radiating across the world
As we speak
There is a newfound camaraderie
Bonds of friendship & connection
Beyond the walls of isolation
Beyond the fear there is hope.
There is a realization
Of indifference and oversight
And awareness
Of the repercussions.
Soon the world will heal
And recover itself
Such is the law of nature
But hoping for the world
To continue this journey
Of new awakenings
And persevere to preserve
These understandings in the uncertainty
The pristineness of the serenity.
The wisdom from the challenges
Hope it continues to transform
Our world for the better.
First there was fear
And then came panic
On how to cope
So many doubts
That erupt in the mind.
Chaos and confusion abound
And then in the silence that ensues
There is a certain quiet
That feels strange and new
For the world has borne too much noise.
It isn’t comfortable with lack of sound.
The world takes its time to ease in
Soon there is a certain awareness
That pervades all over in the stillness
While the world finds its bearing again.
Bored?
What boredom, no time for boredom!
says my seemingly exasperated friend in India on the phone.
With the complete lockdown and most on’ Work from home status ‘majority of families are struggling to cope with rising demands of the family be it the seniors at home, children and of course pets as well. The families are now suddenly having no house help, the quintessence of urban class living.
Compared to the Western world in India still, the lure of cheaper labor force makes a household helper available to all. But in the current scare, there are no maids, let alone cooks or gardeners. Except for those who may have a live-in helper which is not often the case.
Suddenly the ‘Work from home’ status actually registers the truth. For it is truly challenging for most families who have never bothered to make their own bed or do dishes or cook ever. In fact, there are many who wait for someone else to make their tea or coffee or get a glass of water.
In these hard-pressed times the major part of the work comes to the women of the household still, in spite of all those talks of women’s liberation that goes on doing the rounds every year around early March.
To all the women, who have suddenly vowed to prove themselves superwoman please take it easy.
A little dirty corner, neglected kitchen shelves, not a four course meal, everything is acceptable. But not at the cost of your own health. Remember your falling sick at these times will be disastrous especially if there is no one to take over from you !!
Stay safe
The women are left with no options as the demands keep on rising as those who are at home are hungrier than ever with time to kill.
There are, of course, some of those evolved households where all are contributing their bit. The onus of responsibility needs to be shared, else it will make every day a living hell.
If only more young parents of today teach all their children both sons and daughters equally to cook, clean and do housework as a part of life skills training so that they also know how to manage a home when they have one, the lives of so many future families will be truly much easier.
As we see it, the future is here with new challenges and unless we are all equipped with basic survival skills and takes into account, ownership, responsibility, and teamwork and move beyond gender biases, it is truly tough to live through times like these.
How are you and your families managing this interim period?
A forward doing the rounds on Social Media caught my attention today.
Worth taking a moment to read and contemplate.
💦 After the 93 year old man in Italy got better in the hospital, he was told to pay for the ventilator for one day, and the old man cried. The doctor advised him not to cry over the bill.
What the old man said made all the doctors cry.
Old man said, “I don’t cry because of the money I have to pay. I can pay all the money.” *I cry because I have been breathing God’s air for 93 years, but I never pay for it. It takes €5,000 to use a ventilator in a hospital for one day. Do you know how much I owe God ? I didn’t thank God for that before.”*
The truth of the news can’t be verified, but the old man’s words are worth our reflection.
When we breathe the air freely without pain or illness, no one takes the air seriously. Only when we enter the hospital can we know that even breathing oxygen with a ventilator costs money!
🙏🏽 *Cherish the time when we can breathe freely..!* 💐👏🏽
It is certainly true for we take nature for granted. The Sun, the moon, water, air, glaciers mountains trees rivers animals and humans all have reason to be.
Take a moment and answer to yourself these 10 questions that will work as a gentle reminder towards developing Self awareness.
10 Questions in Self Awareness
1.What are my thoughts focusing on this now?
2.What am I cultivating in this now?
3.What am I creating today?
4.What am I inviting myself?
5.What am I holding on to?
6.What am I letting go of?
7.What are my needs?
8.What are my wants?
9.What am I grateful for?
10.What is my learning today?
Choose to be honest with your answers as you pause to understand and you will find guidance in Balancing Your Life In Every Now.
Purpose of life is to evolve for the better. Wherever we are, however we are, humanity always finds a way beyond the trials and tribulations.
We are meant to thrive beyond the adversity.
Enhance your self
Self isolation can be challenging but need not be as difficult as it seems.
A few things that can make isolation easier to bear and productive as well.
PLANNING
Creating a schedule. Writing down things to do or learn in a day is a great start.
Having a routine planned, help a great deal.
Keeping channels of communication open.
Speak to people , listen to others well.
Express yourself through arts , pick up a book to read or a hobby you can learn in this interim period.
Care for your self. It makes you feel good about yourself.
Arrange your wardrobe.
Do all the things that you feel you never had time for.
LISTENING
Listen to some soulful or foottapping music.
Start a conversation on the phone. Many are feeling lonely or overwhelmed and overburdened. Offer to listen and empathize. One of the important aspects of doing this exercise is it changes self perceptions and brings an understanding of the world beyond the limited self.
ACTIVITY
Take care of your health, eat healthy.
Be engaged physically mentally emotionally & spiritually.
Look up at the stars at night.
Watch the blue expansive sky in the day.
Hear the sounds of waves, if you can.
Even in a recording…waves gives a repetitive, soothing rhythmical relaxation experience that can smooth out the creases on your brow.
Ease in, to time your breathing with the waves.
Try this one .
These are a few ways to create a personal space for yourself in your mind and heart spirit and soul no matter where and how you are.
Hopefully it may help in some way to ease through this phase we are in.
Living in this now is a sustaining yet exacting task and as every moment presents itself uniquely there is no game plan other than living in it, being at peace, sensing peace and spreading peace in every now as life plays on…so own up to your share of peace.
“One cannot help but be in awe when one contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries to comprehend only a little of this mystery every day.”
~Albert Einstein
With the uncertainty of lockdown looming large at us, many pet parents and lovers are at odds to finding the necessary health care and food requirements of their pets.Many pets have no proper food to eat. Some are sick without proper care.To address these needs in times of uncertainty Wiggles.in makes its pawprint on Pune map as an essential services provider for pet health care and food by offering twonew value additions to their already existing range of services like Vet on Call Grooming & Dog Training.
Smart Vet : Online Vet Consultation
Pet Food : Wholesome Pet Food Delivery.
To all residents of Pune here is a list of services on offer and some information.Kindly circulate to your friends and families with pets.SmartVet is an online service.To all Pet Parents,Team Wiggles brings to you a ‘need of the hour’ concept.*Wiggles SmartVet* – Vet Consultation for your Pet via Video Call.
So even though there is a curfew across the world, you can still connect with our experienced vets via a simple video call and get the right advice for your furry companions. Not sure how this works? Read up!*What is Wiggles SmartVet?*
Wouldn’t you as a pet parent sleep easy if you knew that your vet is just a video call away? Wiggles SmartVet is just that affordable and accessible option for you and your pet straight from the convenience of your home.*Why subscribe to Wiggles SmartVet?*
> Vet Consultation via Video Call
> 180 minutes @ just Rs.399/month for a single pet
> Choose your time & device
> Get advice fromExpert Vets
> No Paperwork
> Bid goodbye to long queues
> Convenient for your pet & you
> No long queues
> At the comfort of your home*What do you need to begin with?*
All you need is a dependable internet connection via any smart device that you choose.
Just send us a message to know more and we’ll do the rest!>To begin with, Register with us by sharing a few details of you and your pet
>We’ll send you the e-agreement and the payment link
>You can then book a slot of 30 minutes from Monday to Sunday between 10.00 am to 7.00 pm and our support team will send you the link through which you can do a video call with our vet.See, it’s that simple. We work on Sundays too, only for our furry buddies, so you can book an appointment on your free day.*We understand your anxiety!*
Who better than us to understand that it is risky to put our and our pet’s health on hold.
Hence, an online appointment works like magic, we are here for you in these testing times of social distancing and will also ship your pet’s medicines right at your doorstep.*What’s in it for us?*
*Wiggles Dog Food Delivery available in Pune.* 🐶🥣Hello Pet Parents, we know exactly how difficult it is to stock up healthy food for ourselves and our pets during this lockdown. But it’s also important for us to stay put and safeguard our health. Don’t worry, we’re here to help you out.To make things easier, we’ve preponed the launch of our Wiggles Wet Homemade Dog Food, which is a balanced meal for your pet made by our in-house chef and approved by our vets. The ingredients are pure, nutritious and so safe that even you can have it.
We have two variants Veg (Includes Paneer) and Non-veg (Includes Chicken). This exclusive meal has been tasted by many of our trusted pet friends (we wouldn’t ever go ahead without their wagging approval).
*How will this work*🔹You tell us your pet’s name, age, breed, weight and whether he/she is a puppy, adult or senior. If there are any allergies, you can let us know, so we’re extra careful.🔹Our team will assess how much food your pet needs per meal and will suggest the right amount and let you know the price per day/week.🔹We’ll prepare, pack and deep freeze our Wiggles Wet Homemade Food in the right quantity for each day. So you just have to thaw, cut, reheat and serve this Ready-to-eat meal.🔹You decide whether you want to stock up for one week or two. Make the payment via GPay or UPI.🔹We’ll personally send our staff to your building with food for your pet baby.(Please help us make this a contactless delivery for the safety of our staff.)
We’re starting out in Pune first, because this is our home city and we really want to start helping out. Honestly food is something that will maintain the health of our pets and it can never be compromised upon.Help us, help you.P.S.If you keep our Wiggles Wet Homemade Dog Food packets in the freezer, they will last a month. And if you keep them in the fridge, they will last for 2 weeks easy.
Pls Spread the word to all Pune Dog Pet Parents, today.Sharing this post in appreciation for all such human endeavors that arise braving all odds, to fulfill the basic needs of all the loving pets affected under the lockdowns.🐼/strong>🠽𝠽🠊 Savvy
As the world grapples with the current scenario of a pandemic, we need to support one another to be emotionally stable to deal with the challenges ahead.
Often the fear of being infected by being anywhere near a quarantine area is scary for most of us. We overthink of infections of many kinds that are looming large around us.
Our inner demons surface and we need to put to rest our internal fears of panic to survive through this all.
We are all unique individuals and are differently motivated. But in these difficult times, we need to rise above our individual perspectives and opinions and think about how we can be more responsible from where we are.
First of all we need to update ourselves of the changing times and educate ourselves as to what measures we can begin to adopt. Like home quarantine or self isolation. If so then we need to know how to effectively manage our existing resources and most importantly efficiently use our time at hand.
The initial euphoria of unexpected holidays will soon wear off as after all humans are social beings. They will begin to miss the sense of community and interaction in time.
What is important…
We need to come up with, how we plan to structure our day. Each of us in different parts of the world is affected in one way or another.
But acceptance of what is, and adapting along the way helps us tide through to be more positive and productive instead of getting depressed and demotivated.
Our immune system needs to be cared for by the intake of healthy hygienically prepared food. We need to stay hydrated.
Besides that, we also can ensure we are able to set aside some time for movement and physical exercises be it in the form of yoga pilates dance or workouts.
The importance of sleep and play in keeping us healthy cannot be stressed enough.
Exercising consideration and care in expression becomes paramount in these times.
It is necessary to stay motivated and empowered in empathy in these difficult times.
In case of lockdown situations if applicable besides working out on self-sufficiency to survive, we need to make an effort to create amicable situations at home as emotions can be highly strung in time.
If we are working from home, then a bit of forethought and planning can help better the entire experience for you as well those you live with.
If there are broken links and spaces created all of a sudden, remember light enters through them all to reset everything to alignment.
And despite all the gloom and doom that we are experiencing at this moment remember there is always something positive that springs forth in time.
In the meantime let’s be grateful enough to appreciate the blessings we already have and pray for those who need them most now.
To all Pet Parents,Team Wiggles brings to you a ‘need of the hour’ concept.*Wiggles SmartVet* – Vet Consultation for your Pet via Video Call.
Savvy Raj 
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