by Vandana Bhasin | Sep 2, 2026 | WordWise Wednesdays
Welcome to Week 3 of WordWise Wednesdays! Today, we delve into a phrase from Gurmukhi. ਚੜ੍ਹਦੀ ਕਲਾ (Chardi Kala) Meaning: It is a concept in Sikhism/ Punjabi that refers to a positive, uplifted & unwavering state of mind marked by high spirits, optimism, joy &...
by Vandana Bhasin | Aug 26, 2026 | WordWise Wednesdays
Welcome to Week 2 of WordWise Wednesdays! This week, I want to introduce you to a word that’s used in multiple languages but has its origin in Persian. शादमानी Meaning: It means happiness, pleasure, joy, delight, gladness. It is often used in poetry and songs...
by Vandana Bhasin | Aug 19, 2026 | WordWise Wednesdays
WordWise Wednesdays begins today! Word of the Day: Pronoia A state of mind or belief that the Universe is actively working in your favor, and the world is conspiring to support you. It is the opposite of “paranoia”. Etymology: Rooted in Ancient Greek, where...
by Vandana Bhasin | Apr 30, 2026 | NaPoWriMo 2026
ALS NaPoWriMo Day 30: Write a poem about endings and beginnings. Poem: End or Continuity? From inception to infinity And somewhere in between We, as living beings, are traversing the time wheel From the tiny, dense fireball, an explosion created...
by Vandana Bhasin | Apr 29, 2026 | NaPoWriMo 2026
ALS NaPoWriMo Day 29: Write a poem about a journey or the mode of your journey. Poem: The Eternal Journey Inhale, exhale The interminable cycle of breath Signifying my presence as part of the living Universe Connecting me to myself Offering another...
