Travelogue through the Seasons of our Soul

Travelogue through the Seasons of our Soul

January – Awareness

Your home is inside you, no matter where you are.

February – Love

Choose love that lets you choose — if you love yourself, you have found the ideal life partner.

March – Presence

Life romances through its moments — letting you skip or dance freely. 

April – Growth

Change is your friend, not your enemy.

May – Choice

Moments — happy or sad — only last in our memories. Remember what to hold on to, and what to let go.

June – Strength

Strength is not only in climbing mountains, but also in knowing when to come down.

July – Meaning

Everything lacks meaning — till you give it one — making choice your superpower.

August – Self-worth

Declare you are priceless, and let others value you the same.

September – Purpose

Success and perfection are defined in your heart, not in someone else’s mind.

October – Oneness

The wonder in your eyes and the gratitude in your heart make you the richest person in your life.

November – Joy

Let your smile light up your face; the sound of your laughter has the power to move even the heart of the Universe.

December – Renewal

Never sleep with tears; always wake up with a smile.

First Christmas

 

First Christmas, come here and meet

little me, I am eight months big.

Santa has his hands full with me —

I gurgle in wonder, he laughs with glee.

For every babble, every wish,

he searches the address of my tree.

He finds me in Mama’s heart - I live inside.

The world becomes a playground in her eyes 

I am her gift, and she is mine.

We’re both excited to open 

the magic life wrapped in time.

Today reveals a hug that says —

Merry Christmas, Mama and child! 

Elf on the shelf baby notes

 

Elf notes for babies

20th December

Your Elf on the Shelf welcomes you to your first Christmas. 

And Santa sends HO HO HO,

enraptured by your happy smile. 

21st December

Pools of enchantment, your rounded eyes,

tempt the North Pole to their side.

With irresistible mischief and utter love,

you openly share the magic of your multiverse.

22nd December

Your gurgling laughter, the elves cannot resist,

filling their hearts with songs, writing notes impish.

Making funny faces to cajole that smile,

they dance and roll in playful delight.

23rd December

Seeing you crawl on hands and feet,

makes all the reindeer stop to listen,

Echoing your gleeful sounds around,

they loudly imitate those hearty raspberries 

24th December

We carry your magic with us, little one,

sending Santa notes filled with blessings.

Sleep now, baby angel, smiling in your dreams — 

As we watch over you, wishing you a Merry Christmas 

Fairytale wedding

Dear Bhai and N

Thank you both so much for creating such an inclusive environment for each one of us - in your love, in the celebrations, in your happiness, in your unmatched care. Congrats on curating this amazing fairytale wedding, holding the magical display of hearts dancing with mirth and joy. Right from landing to take-off, you made everyone feel like Royalty, walking the red carpet of your invitation. 

In the marriage of a daughter, the Parents want to gift her the World, a dream wedding - curating memories of a lifetime, translating the language of her eyes, her heart, and her smiles. Every bit of the festivities was a story, a song, a poem, that made each one of us feel like the central character, heart-fully invited to celebrate J and S, every heart dancing to the romance of those moments, making every step, every moment, a wedding WOW! 

The venue romanced, the rooms embraced, the events danced, the gifts felt like poetry. You both wrote a song for your daughter - and the lyrics will forever remain on our lips. 

A marriage is a sanctified affair, and you wove the sanctity of emotions and blessings into it. People use flamboyant decor to enrich their venues, you wove inclusive welcome and the walk of happiness into them. Return favours follow a set norm towards general expectations, you wove your love and value for each guest, making every gift exclusively  treasured by each of us. 

The happiness in J’s eyes was magnetic, compelling every guest to join in these festivities her Dad, Mom and brother ensured would come true. 

And the brilliant part is you did it at the level of Dad.. making everyone look up and take notice with respect.  Dad and Mom would be so proud and so happy. Thank you all. So much love ❤️ 🤗 

With love, gratitude and blessings….

Getting married

To Our Darling girl, 

A daughter turns a house into a home, and ours holds your presence in every nook, every corner. A teasing giggle here, a mock frown there, a warning tone here, a loving hand there. Even the walls ring with your laughter, etching stories - from that slanting look to the crooked biting of your lip. Your Breathless tirade a treat to hear, sharing in a voice beaming with sunshine, or bursting into peals of childlike laughter.  Feeding, caring for everyone, hiding chocolates, rolling on floors, being teased relentlessly, brushing sunshine into each facet of our lives. 

These emotions overwhelm and my heart gets so ready to overflow each time i sit down to pen these words to you - words that want to gift the entire World to you, words that hold up a mirror to show you OUR Universe, words that are bursting with emotion, with pride, with wishes and blessings. Words that turn back the pages of our lives, still seeing that baby with twinkling eyes… words that hoard random stories held within all our memories… words that still hear, “mujhe nahin khelna,” “aisa karogay mere saath?” “idhar udhar kar dungi,” “plijj,” “inne unne,” “kitnay ganday ho aap,” “my happy gift,” “kaisey se ho,” “chhoti chhoti khushiyaan’ “Its my Birthright” “nann-na” constantly.

Sometimes i wonder who brought up whom - We have all walked every step with you, in our minds and hearts. Being the youngest, each of us always wanting to give so much- to teach, to protect. But i am so proud to say that each one of us also received from you, learnt from you, and looked up to you - secure in your circle of love, equally. The journey from baby - the eureka moment of your name - to bedtime stories… to baaji’s ladoos, to dai mama’s little gudiya, to abracadabra - turning every sibling into a punching bag, or becoming their magic genie, to now - a confident young lady ready to take on the World on her own terms - has woven memorable emotions that constantly make our hearts skip and race uniquely. 

Life is giving you its arm, to walk the red carpet hand in hand. There is magic in all the blessings you have collected, letting myriad joyflowers line every step you take, opening doors to unmatched success and destined miracles. 

What advice can i give you as you take this leap of faith into a beautiful chapter of your life. Just be yourself - for that magnetic smile has the ability to romance every facet of life irresistibly, taking moments on myriad dates, ready to dance with abandoned joy. 

Always remember,

Your home is inside you, no matter where you are.

Choose love that lets you choose — if you love yourself, you have found the ideal life partner.

Life romances through its moments — letting you skip or dance freely. 

Change is your friend, not your enemy.

Moments — happy or sad — only last in our memories. Remember what to hold on to, and what to let go.

Strength is not only in climbing mountains, but also in knowing when to come down.

Everything lacks meaning — till you give it one — making choice your superpower.

Declare you are priceless, and let others value you the same.

Success and perfection are defined in your heart, not in someone else’s mind.

The wonder in your eyes and the gratitude in your heart make you the richest person in your life.

Let your smile light up your face; the sound of your laughter has the power to move even the heart of the Universe.

Never sleep with tears; always wake up with a smile.

We believe utterly in you and are all always here, ready to validate every letter of your story. 

Lots of love and blessings -

The entire Gupjaiwal family! 

31 days Birthday Calendar

The legend of her

31 Days. 31 Shades. 1 Extraordinary Woman.

This Birthday, We Present:

A Month-Long Celebration of Her Fabulousness

A Tribute in 31 epic Mic Drops

Every page a reason why the world seems a little better with her in it. 

      1. BOSS LADY 

Always ready to take on the world.

2. SUPERWOMAN 

Can move mountains for her family.

3. EXPRESSION QUEEN

Has a radiant smile that lights up her face.

4. TURANT EXPRESS

Turns thoughts to actions instantly.

5. DIVINE ATM 

Has the purest connection with her faith.

6. CHULBUL KUMARI

Expresses child-like joy in little things and simple moments.

7. IRON WOMAN 

Has a life journey that is a lesson in courage and never giving up.

8. GODDESS PRO MAX

Naturally earns pride and respect from everyone.

9. FAIRY GODMOTHER

Has made her home a temple reflecting peace, love, and happiness.

10. GURU GRANTHA

Has chosen the right lessons from life for the growth of her family.

11. DIL DIVA

Connects and celebrates everyone in her circle of love.

12. MANNMOHINI 

Has a magnetic charm hard to resist.

13. JOSHILI MARWARAN 

Has an irresistible enthusiasm for everything in life.

14. DISHA GPS

Sets an example worth following for future generations.

15. CHECKLIST CHAMP 

Has the ability to perfect every little detail in everything that needs to be done.

16. TATHASTU AIRWAYS 

Has transformed her life into a prayer and a blessing.

17. PERFECT PREFECT 

Her event management skills can challenge any professional.

18. JET SET DEVI

Has success drawn in the palm of her hand and travel in the soles of her feet.

19. BRAIN TRAIN 

A keen intellect shines through every aspect of her life.

20. TARKADARSHINI

Her heart brims with love, and her mind makes sure no one takes it for granted.

21. FOMO RANI

Hates to miss out on any kind of fun, even when she is sleeping.

22. GHANI GUNI

Her amazing personal growth is worth applauding.

23. SENTI-SINGHAM

It isn’t her temper but her tears that scare us more.

24. BHAKTI APSARA 

A divine glow lights up her face in moments of prayer.

25. GIFTDHENU

She is one crazy shopaholic who mostly buys things to give to others.

26. GHARWALI CEO

She has made her husband worry-free on the home front.

27. AMMA KAVACH

She has secured her children with her armour of faith and prayers.

28. JAAN-E-DOSTI

She believes friendships are like a breath of fresh air, essential to life.

29. KARMAPOORNA

Life has given her a lot, and there is so much she wants to give back to life.

30. SABKI SAKHI

She is totally loved by each person who matters in her life.

31. KHUSHBIHARI

She compels the universe to celebrate every day just because her heart feels happy within.

Just 31 days 

For the Woman We Celebrate Every Day

We see you

We hear you

We love you

You inspire us every moment.

Happy Birthday! 

Snapshots of moments

Hello again,

Went for darshan of Guruji today with S.. really missed you as you would have loved the experience.. there are no pandits.. people do sewa as volunteers.. no money is donated.. just sitting in silence.. listening to the bhajans in the background.. 

Tears kept falling non-stop from her eyes, she was so emotionally connected in her faith.. and i could not stop smiling, maybe reflecting the shades of joy in all his photos.. as if laughingly saying, ‘all is always well’ .. 

they served halwa, tea and samosa, which you cannot share, pass on or waste.. 

on way back she put a bhajan of Ram, that made me wonder about both joy and sorrow, because Kaushalya specially blessed because she gave birth to a God, was still terribly sad because she had to live 14 years without even seeing him.. 

life is about learning how to be grateful for the joys, because they too shall pass, and be strong in difficult times, because they too shall pass.. this moment is beautiful, enjoy the smile on your daughter’s face, the innocent joy in your grandson’s heart.. take care!

Just Love!

Time has churned our Selves

Hello darling.. 

everyone is fine, how about you two, apart from the sweltering heat.. its damn humid here, but the monsoon skies are ultimately beautiful.. what do i tell you really, everyday is routine, everyday is an adventure, everyday just comes with its own set of surprises, gifts, emotional roller coasters.. so its just impossible to encapsulate a life happening every moment.. 

India has weight-y issues, the weather we take in our stride..  it is impossible to encapsulate time and life conversationally, to pick up, exchange or understand the thread of moments and environments seemingly alien to both. 

Achha chal ab bahut gyaan ho gaya.. movie gossip i don’t really follow.. but we have started watching korean dramas from quite some time.. and i must say they are truly refreshing, more connected to life and humanity. Everything else these days seems to be all about murder, intrigue and betrayal. 

Time has churned our selves into varying shades, strange, familiar, yet holding unknown facets needing fresh introductions. No matter the hues, i am sure life reflects a happy smile back at the fun-loving person i know and remember. 

Take care!