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Chapter 1: From The Very Beginning

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    I stepped onto the platform of Guwahati railway station looking around for a known face. The humidity of mid July was catching up fast and my empty fears of anti-national elements out to hunt me down were running through my head. Why I thought so i still cant decipher. Neither was I a well known celebrity nor an outsider. Probably my transformation from a twenty four year old "frog in the well" to a "grounded flying princess" had a lot to do with such apprehensions.     Assembling my luggage, I had a quick glance at my cellphone (am allergic to watches, don't ask me why and how!!!!), and then a feeling of uneasiness dawned upon me. Suddenly I heard the most melodious voice saying "Madam, good evening. I have been sent to receive you". Turning around I saw a middle aged guy with a pot belly and a reed thin boy sauntering behind him. Well, the voice did sound musical to my ears, ones that were straining to hear a familiar voice. I had spoken

Aroma

      Our sense of smell is the only sense that sends information directly to the brain. Of the twelve nerve endings that enter the brain, only the olfactory or sense of smell passes stimuli to the brain unfiltered. There are certain odours that increase the ability to learn, create and think. Other aromas boost attention and learning. Mental alertness can be increased by using peppermint, basil, lemon, cinnamon and rosemary. In order to promote relaxation and calming effect, use lavender, chamomile, orange and rose. Ideas for Using Aromas to Build Brain Power 1. Design cooking activities to release aromas that increase alertness. 2. Use scented playdough. 3. Encourage kids to use scented markers for writing and drawing. 4. Add cooking extracts to tempera paints and ask kids to make scent-sational paintings. 5. Use potpourri. 6. Provide hand lotions by the sink for children to use after washing their hands. 7. Make scratch and sniff pictures. 8. Play florist.

Lets Thank Together

    Along with the festivities associated with the Republic Day this year, controversies, dharnas and what not also created a niche for themselves. Republic Day started with the initiation of the Constitution of India and its  preface begins with the words "We the people of India"  (I know I am catering to elite people vested with superior intellect who need to be spared details they are already aware of!!!). well, being an optimistic opportunist I decided that as a responsible Indian I should join in the Republic Day celebrations by thanking those who have truly made a difference in our lives. I decided to close my eyes and think of the one whom I wanted to thank... Innumerable faces flashed across my mind with only one thing in common...the uniforms of Air Force, Army and Navy...     Today, I want to thank the thousands of Men and  Women in  Olive Greens who sweat it out in unfriendly soil, away from their homes, away from civil society. They are there, out in the borders

Life's Little More Things

A little pain, a little pleasure, Joy and sorrow, in equal measure, A little work, a little leisure, Make up life's bounty treasure. A little sea, a little coast, Small winnings for one to boast, Sometimes guest, sometimes host, Life is a party, let us toast. Little sun and little shower, A butterfly for every flower, A little hut, a little tower, Life has got immense power. A little thought, a little word, Like a little child that's lured, Sometimes said, sometimes heard, Life is a free flying bird. A little line, a little dot, A little interesting plot, A little cold, a little hot, Life's sole motto - "Forget me not!!!" A little gesture, little sign, Bit secretive as number nine, Little yours and little mine, Life keeps saying "I am fine". A little mind, a little heart, Each of us play our own part, Sometimes an end, sometimes a start, Life is a journey on a cart.