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Is there more to religion than meets the eye?
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Continue reading →: Is there more to religion than meets the eye?I met with a close friend of mine over a cuppa a few weeks back. Apart from catching up on stuff going on in our lives, we touched upon things like family and religion too. That’s when I decided that my next piece was going to be on Religion based…
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Crazy, Stupid, Love…
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Continue reading →: Crazy, Stupid, Love…What is LOVE? Is it that feeling of butterflies you have when you meet the significant other and you know instantly this is it? Is it the fancy bike rides? Is it the candle light dinners? Is it gifting each other things you don’t even need? Is it the blushing…
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Stepping into the big bad world of Menopause
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Continue reading →: Stepping into the big bad world of MenopauseI always wondered why people were so terrified by the ‘BIG 40’. I was telling myself things like age is all a number and its all in our head and I’ve got this all covered. And it started off very well with a surprise birthday party and it was all…
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The joy of self-acceptance and being ‘YOU’
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Continue reading →: The joy of self-acceptance and being ‘YOU’Being YOU!! Not the easiest thing to do especially when there are a zillion stereotypes and generational biases that exist at every stage of our lives. I’ve often had people tell me you do ‘YOU’. Be yourself and so on… What’s the problem with being yourself? I have found being…
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An Ode to Ms Soans
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Continue reading →: An Ode to Ms SoansWe all have that one teacher who has a profound influence on our lives. For me, it was Ms Freda Soans, my English teacher at school. She was my favoruite teacher in X standard and a role model. I loved the subject only because of her and her method of…
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Finding the right job
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Continue reading →: Finding the right jobOur move to Belfast was such an exciting proposition at the start. New City, new people, an opportunity to explore a new country, more exposure to a new way of life, more time with hubby and son and a whole lot of other positives. But little did I realise, that finding…
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The search is on….
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Continue reading →: The search is on….You come across this stage in your career when you feel that you need that something extra. I get the feeling that I am at this juncture now. Although I am content (well, maybe not!!) with whatever I am doing currently, I know I am capable of doing much more.…
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Tales of a young mother
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Continue reading →: Tales of a young motherI knew I had the traits of a good mother but I never imagined that I would enjoy the role so much. No matter how tired I am Dhruv makes my day with that little hug. The decision to have a baby was one of the best decisions of my…
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What inspired me?
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Continue reading →: What inspired me?Have been wanting to start blogging for a while but never got down to doing it. Even after friends and colleagues encouraged me. Sometimes, you just need that drive to start something of your own even if it as simple as a creating a blog. The only blog I created…
Speaking my mind, one story at a time…
Hello,
I’m Lakshmi
Welcome to laksie speaks. This blog is my space to share thoughts, experiences, and insights—whether it’s about women, motherhood, relationships, religion, movies, music, or the things that inspire and question. If you are open to diverse viewpoints, and a bit of creativity along the way, you’re in the right place! Thanks for stopping by—let’s explore and learn from each other.
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