Write about your first name: its meaning, significance, etymology, etc. Hi, I’m pratignya. My name is a Sanskrit word meaning oath/promise. Not the everyday pinky ones we swear on. But one of those lofty ones that if you break the mouths of hell will open and swallow you kinds. The name/ word originated in the…… Continue reading 21/01/24
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19/01/24
Bloganuary writing promptWhere can you reduce clutter in your life?View all responses In my head. I tend to remember things, over-think, and over-worry. I keep telling myself that things will work out the way they should. It always does. But, that does not stop the worrier parts of my brain from overworking itself and as…… Continue reading 19/01/24
18/01/24
If you could un-invent something, what would it be? The light bulb, imagine not having light bulbs? Nights would be darker. The moon is the only source of light at night and that would make everything a little more interesting. Offices would close sooner. No late nights! No evening shows! Malls and shops close sooner!…… Continue reading 18/01/24
17/01/24
Can you share a positive example of where you’ve felt loved? During high school, I was infected with Measles and it just so happened that I had also had an argument with my dad before this infection. Infection starts, the usual ‘measles spots’ come on. Mum freaks when she sees me itching a couple of…… Continue reading 17/01/24
15/01/24
Bloganuary writing promptWhat is your favorite animal?View all responses In the wild, it would be any of the Apex Predators, Tigers and Leopards from the Jungles of India; Lions and Cheetahs from the Savannahs of Africa; Orcas, Polar Bears from the Polar regions, Whales (more for their size and interpersonal communications); the Giganatosaurus and Tyrannosaurus…… Continue reading 15/01/24
12/01/24
Daily writing promptWhat snack would you eat right now?View all responses Snacks! That’s the first question this morning, really?! I don’t relish thinking about what I like to munch on, when I should really be spending that time finishing my work. However, now that I am thinking about what I would like to munch on,…… Continue reading 12/01/24
10/01/24
Daily writing promptDescribe an item you were incredibly attached to as a youth. What became of it?View all responses This is funny, there were two things I was super attached to, one would be my ‘slang book’ from high school and the other would be a steel ‘kada’ similar to the ones worn by Sikhs.…… Continue reading 10/01/24
09/01/24
Daily writing promptWhat is your mission?View all responses My mission is to create a village of like-minded nomads who are willing to help and pass it forward. I have a few experiences that have taught me interesting lessons, and there is more I am learning either directly as a consequence of something I’ve done, or…… Continue reading 09/01/24
08/01/24
Daily writing promptWhat are your thoughts on the concept of living a very long life?View all responses I don’t want to live a long life. I cannot imagine what that is going to look like, probably because my parents and In-laws passed away between their 65th and 75th birthdays. I am happy with what ever…… Continue reading 08/01/24
07/01/24
Daily writing promptWhat could you do differently?View all responses I would ‘let-go’ more often. Everything. The material and relationships, I would give everyone the freedom to do as they pleased. I do it now and I have realized that sometimes, all someone wants is the freedom to make mistakes at their own pace to realize…… Continue reading 07/01/24
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