Solitude and Books

This year I experienced two of the biggest losses of my life. They changed me inside out. I experienced that with their departure they took away some parts of my soul with them. _____________ "Traversing through the spent  corners of my mind  I look for little pieces of me Jagged memories piercing through  The edges of the thoughts  I find myself caught in the web  Of what was  And what is meant to be  You said: “Goodbye”  I said:  You are taking  A part of me with you  That will never be mine again"  - 52 Weeks by Ineet Bagga Amazon link to buy _____________ Poems are beautiful to read because they capture deep emotions in few words, stirring feelings that resonate in our souls. "52 Weeks" by Ineet Bagga is a moving anthology that paints the picture of one's journey through grief and healing. Each poem represents a different week, delving into the changing seasons and emotions one faces after a loss. A year has 52 weeks. Thus the name of the book. 

Do you like reading short stories? Short stories give us a quick escape from our busy lives. They are easy to read, and each one leaves a special lesson or feeling. Short stories are great for beginners because they are simple, direct, and have clear messages. "The Secret Impacts-Your Life, Their Stories" by Saranya E M is a perfect example of this. This book is full of real-life stories inspired by real life events of the author that made me feel inspired and refreshed.  🌻Heartwarming Tales: There are 13 stories based on people the author met in different stages of her life. 🌻Relatable Emotions: The book explores a range of human emotions like love, laughter, sadness, loss, confidence and other deep feelings. 🌻Real-life Experiences: Each story shows us the beauty of simple, everyday encounters. 🌻Learning from Others: Through these stories, we learn about kindness, humility, and facing challenges. 🌻Interesting Characters: You’ll meet u

We all face dilemmas in life, especially in difficult situations where our minds can feel foggy and decision-making skills take a back seat. Some of us don’t enjoy non-fiction, but fiction stories with a core lesson can be helpful for learning life lessons in these situations. Twin-Win Situation by Chetaan Joshi is a self-help book, but it’s presented in a fantasy story format, which immediately drew me in. Amazon Link to Buy Twin-Win Situation Book As soon as I started reading, even though it's a quick 155-page read, I took my time to understand the deeper meanings in each chapter. The story follows twin princes, "Perhaps" and "Freewill," who struggle to agree on anything. How incredible is the author’s imagination! I really admire it—so unique! When their kingdom is invaded, they’re forced to flee and face an unpredictable threat called the Winds of Change. This drives them to create a formula called L.I.F.E, which helps them make wise

"Self-love is the source of all our other loves." – Pierre Corneille ___________________ Struggling to love yourself is common. After reading her first book few months back -“The Intentional Being” which explains how intention is not enough but we got to put up action, I was excited to explore Damini Grover’s latest book, “Time to Come Home”, about self-love. Damini Grover, a Counselling Psychologist, brings over ten years of experience in this book, thus focusing on understanding and integrating self-love in our daily lives for lasting happiness. While many books address self-love, I would say her work is clear and accessible. She provides research-backed insights, and felt very good reading them and acquiring knowledge that emphasizing how childhood experiences shape self-worth and encouraging self-awareness to foster healthier relationships. I have so many lines in this book to felt meaningful and resonated to contemplating.