THREE WAYS TO CLEAN YOUR HOME

                                          

Cleanliness is next to Godliness, cleaning requires a lot of effort and planning to obtain a desired result. Cleaning is done for the purpose of hygiene, appearance and to prevent deterioration. It needs to be done in a procedural way to remove dust, dirt or any foreign matter, which largely depends on the furniture and flooring. The common procedure involves:

Dust all surfaces

Mop surroundings

Vacuum clean upholstery and carpet

To reduce the workload and minimise the strain, these cleaning works can be easily divided and carried out on a leisurely basis. Weekends can be used for specific cleaning process at home, with daily cleaning of basics and spring cleaning the other at the best possible time like before festivities.

Daily cleaning can be made easy by doing it in the morning itself so that the dust which is settled in the night may not be stirred up again. Start by airing the home by opening the windows. This action can be exempted during cold seasons. Before sweeping, cover the upholstery and difficult to clean pieces with protective materials. The rugs and doormats needs to be taken out of the room and shake well. Then clean the room by dusting and mopping.

In bedroom, bed should be made good and other things should be arranged properly. In the living rooms the cushions should be neat and placed in well. Old newspapers and flowers to be replaced with new and fresh ones. Dustbins should be emptied. The curtains also should be well shaken.  

Weekly cleaning requires more time than regular cleaning for thorough cleaning and polishing. Weekly cleaning includes removal of cobwebs from rooms, cupboards and dusting of high boards, cupboards tops and wall coverings. A stool or step ladder is highly helpful. Articles which require special attention are then attended such as paintings, polishing, metal pieces, windows and necessary polish of furniture.

Spring cleaning is a task which includes plumbing and electric works apart from furniture and floor works. Sometimes its best to complete white wash & painting work. Change of interiors can also be added with this cleaning programme. If this is done before festivities, it will add more glow to the celebrations. Pay attention towards:

·     Any of your specific needs

·       Colour combinations    

·      Extra electrical fittings & boards

·       Pest control work

·          De clutter

Heavy work of cleaning can be simplified with little focus and thorough examination of needs in the home. Excess of everything is poisonous. So, don’t overload and cleaning helps in this mission.

Have a sweet &clean home.

                         

TRAVEL - A TRAINER

                   

       

A step out from home is a step towards knowledge.      

Travelling within the country or travelling to a foreign land, the ultimate pleasure is beyond words. A school excursion is the first travel without parents, being casual with friends and teachers teaches us to mingle with others.

 Family outings take us to the next level of knowing and understanding people and their likes and dislikes. Travel is a medium to learn and discover new areas of interest. Travel provides a way to novel thinking and leads to imaginations and creativity.

Hobbies likes photography and paintings gain a lot of depth and clarity with travel. Exposure to fresh climate conditions, food and language, dressing sense and lifestyle methods enhance and boost one’s energy levels.

                                   

*Travel creates a break from the routine and feeds with wholesome   nourishment.

                                     

*Travelling through Hills, highways in a car, train or bus, the excitement that runs within is quite enjoyable. Breath of fresh air is a boon.

*Meeting new people and getting to know their customs and culture is a learning experience.

*The flora and fauna adds more colour to travel expedition.

*Travel instils enthusiasm to look around for more information and ideas.

*Let the travel be solo or in groups, travel presents us new challenges and helps to gain more knowledge.

{This blog post is prepared for Indi blogger's Inspire post.}

SHAKESPEARE'S TAKE ON LIFE'S STRENGTH

                                               

Life is a struggle-meet it. Or Life is a challenge –face it. Likewise there are many life lessons thought and told by most well experienced people. “”Certain things catch your eye, but pursue only those that capture the heart.” Says an ancient Indian proverb, in today’s speedy world, many things are certainly mistaken, misinterpreted and misunderstood. Here are a few messages of Shakespeare that might throw light and bring out the best understanding of life. His words on Beauty, hope, virtue and goodness, good deed, honour, sleep, pleasure and revenge, glory, gratitude, opportunity will feed us in a right way.

Hope: In the toughest of the times, hope is the only saver and don’t lose it. Shakespeare in MEASURE FOR MEASURE describes hope:

The miserable have no other medicine,

But only hope

Beauty: Thing that attracts and loved by all. Beauty is not denied by anyone. In LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST Shakespeare describes Beauty:

My beauty, though but mean,

Needs not the painted flourish of your praise;

Beauty is bought by judgement of the eye,

Not utter’d by base sale of chapmen’s tongues.

Virtue and Goodness: One of the finest qualities required to have a accomplished life. In MEASURE FOR MEASURE Shakespeare describes virtue and goodness as:

Virtue is gold, and Goodness never fearful.

A Good Deed: In one’s life time, If good deeds take prime importance, than nothing can be more fulfilling than this. In MERCHANT OF VENICE, Shakespeare states that A Good Deed if compared:

How far that little candle throws his beams!

So shines a good deed in a naughty world.

Honour: Everyone is happy to be honoured. Our efforts and tasks should fetch us the deserved honour. In TROILUS AND CRESSIDA, Shakespeare describes Honour more dear than life:

Mine honour keeps the weather of my fate:

Life every man holds dear; but dear man

Holds honour far more precious dear than life.

Sleep: All the fitness and wellness experts suggests for seven to eight hours of sleep. Shakespeare in THE TEMPEST describes sleep:

Do not omit the heavy offer of it:

It seldom visits sorrow; when it doth,

It is a comforter.

Pleasure and revenge:  Two contrary concepts dealt by Shakespeare in TROILUS AND CRESSIDA:

For pleasure and revenge

Have ears more deaf than adders to the

Voice of any true decision

Glory: In this competitive world, chasing behind victory and glory is not an easy task. Shakespeare in KING HENRY VI PART –I describes glory as:

Glory is like a circle in the water,

Which never ceaseth to enlarge itself,

Till, by broad spreading, it disperse to naught

Gratitude: Thanking God and focusing on the blessings rather the other, brings courage and joy. Shakespeare in KING HENRY VI- PART II describes God’s Goodness ever to be remembered:

Let never day nor night unhallow’d pass,

But still remember what the Lord hath done.

 Opportunity: The rarest and the most required is opportunity. Never miss an opportunity. Shakespeare in JULIUS CAESAR states that Opportunity to be seized on all occasions of Life:

There is a tide in the affairs of men

Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune;

Omitted, all the voyage of their life

Is bound in shallows and in miseries

On such a full sea are we now afloat;

And we must take the current when it serves,

Or lose our ventures.

All these messages of Shakespeare suits to this day and reading Shakespeare’s works helps us to improve and have enriching Life. Take time to “READ” it is the foundation of wisdom.

TEN TIPS TO HAVE A FULFILLING TWENTY FOUR HOURS

                               

A day has got twenty four hours, to make it a fulfilling day, Many works need to be done and they demand a lot of stress &strain. Some are a necessity and the other is compulsory. Tackling all these requires a lot of physical &mental strength. To face these challenges, the booster dose is available in the form a list of ten tiny tips that don’t squeeze you.

                      

**Have a fruit a day without fail. An apple a day keeps you away from the doctor. Enjoy the day with a fruit of your choice. Keep energy levels at top to face the day.

                       

** Watch the sunrise or just the sun at least once and see the moon at night. This nature watch will make you understand routines as well as ups and downs in life.

**Prayers heal – chant a few lines of prayers every day or if you don’t know anything, listen to it at least, that itself will fetch you good results.  If these things didn’t suit you, try to recollect or listen to a rhyme, a poem or a song. Memorising is good.

** Share a positive thought with someone through a letter, phone, mail or message or else convey a compliment or a praise that’s long due. Talk something good.

                               

** Hug someone you love or care for. Let it be parents, friends, spouses or children

**Definitely everyday think about your dreams and channelize them surely. Never miss the focus.

**Read &write something. Many may not be interested to do these as they are much fed up with the school days itself. Still try to read what comes to you like the advertisement boards, notices, snack wrapped papers or shopping bills. Just try this you will notice more things happenings around you &you can easily update you about your nearby events. Likewise write whatever comes to your mind, few words or sentences a day. writing helps to develop more concentration and attention

**Take time to dress up well with clean clothes, not necessarily new clothes. Stand before the mirror and feel good about yourself and not to forget to say that I’m happy, I’m healthy & I'm alright.

** Never recollect any negative thought or bad things that happened, if they enter, it’s hard to kick them out. so, never give them space.

** while you commute to work, if you notice or observe any thing that will affect others. Try to clear that or improvise it in a way that will lessen the impact on others. Save or help others.