Ekta | wisdomekta

     S ome novel underlies a handful of every variety of masala …a love story, a kind of science fiction, definitive historical fantasy, and some portion thriller…and my 2nd novel read after  Midnight Library  by English writer Matt Haig entails all.      Tom Hazard, the protagonist of “How to Stop Time,” is very, very old . He was born in the 16th-century but still looks like a 41-year-old man. He is employed as a history teacher in London. A reluctant member of the Albatross Society, a secret group dedicated to protecting the existence of these “immortals” a secret, Hazard is at odds with the Albatross Society’s founder, who is the oldest man on Earth, and devout supporter in immortals not establishing emotional attachments. Still mourning his wife’s death centuries earlier and hunting for his daughter with hope that she is ageless like him, 401-year-old Hazard encounters himself flooded by memories of his past and an unexpected attraction to ...

  My commitment as a growing mother and as a learning parent is to facilitate my sons to grow into beautiful spirits who know to share, care, love, and most importantly respect all beings around them. I think that whether it is a patriarchal assignment of a female or a hierarchically enrolled task of a male, both should be learned by every kid. The whole notion that boys are supposed to be strong and girls are meant to be pretty is debatable in my belief . The adjectives shouldn't be followed by any specific gender . I often see questionable eyes when I tell them that my son adores playing with the kitchen set. My question to those eyes is why should a color rift or task division be embodying a particular gender? A girl can have blue as her special color and a boy can enjoy pink. A boy can love his teddy and a girl can idolize racing a bike. I'm sure you will concede that gender neutrality and gender equality are something we have to bestow to our kids . They say genuine lea...

My childhood has seen those times when, I guess, the craze for English speaking was at its epitome in India. The 08-year-old-me secured admission to the top convent school of the city wherein Hindi speaking was deterred and punishable inside the school premises. I vividly remember the smirks and giggles of my classmates during the self-introduction session in front of the class while I was struggling with the English utterances. It was my English teacher who suggested I start reading English books. And this opened the door to another world for me. I found a lifetime, anytime and every time friend in the form of books. With time, I developed an addiction to reading multiple books simultaneously. Take a look at my Goodreads account ( Ekta's Goodreads )  at any time, and you'll likely find that I'm usually reading more than one book at a time. “You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.” ― C.S. Lewis Reading is something I can soothe and...

“The ultimate purpose of habits is to solve the problems of life with as little energy and effort as possible.” This realistic book whose complete title is Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by one of the world's leading experts on habit formation is my new read and IT IS GOOD READ for me because the strategies and suggestions delivered in the book have stayed with me even when the book is finished. For me, any technique, funda, or theory is impressive when it is simple and to the point…and this book is a distilled version of the complex topics which are relatable in our lives. Mind you that many of the ideas told in this book are not-so-new but James Clear has set the perspective and tone of his writing in actionable advice in the form of CUE-CRAVE-RESPONSE-REWARD . As he says- If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves again and again not ...

  Animal Farm is a decoction of truth served through an imaginary realm and although written in 1945 …I believe…it still holds good for the prevailing scenarios of our present-day societies. A classic satirical allegory about the abuse of power, Animal Farm is a short, fast, and engaging read. This book has an ending that I think of as being “ wow, but not super shocking ” as a teenager and now, it is astonishing – it gave me chills! This novella is a fable of animals on a farm that out-throw the human in control and lead a community devoted to absolute equality and fairness between all animals. They set 07 commandments to be observed in the strict sense- The Seven Commandments: Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy. Whatever goes upon four legs, or has wings, is a friend. No animal shall wear clothes. No animal shall sleep in a bed. No animal shall drink alcohol. No animal shall kill any other animal. All animals are equal. However as this society proceeds, the equality dimin...

  The courage to be happy also includes the courage to be disliked. If you ever implored yourself " what's the point of life "… STOP YOUR THOUGHT…. Read this book!!! It presents Adlerian psychology about how to change your mindset to fulfill a simpler and happier life. The Courage to Be Disliked is a Japanese exploration of the work of 19th-century psychologist Alfred Adler written in the setup of dialogue or rather a conversation between a skeptical and somewhat bitter student and a reclusive Philosopher. Throughout the book, the boy undergoes a transition and gets a new outlook on life based on the philosophy of the book. Kishimi and Koga believe if we become a little more courageous and know that what others think of us is completely beyond our control, it can set us on the path to a peaceful existence. It’s a philosophy that’s profoundly liberating, letting us develop the courage to improve and to ignore the limitations that we and those around us can place on ourselv...

  With a hot coffee mug, I embarked on the life trip of a man called Ove. This was a perfect winter- read on the last day of the first month of this year. This tale of a grumpy little Old man called Ove grew on my heart with each chapter and made me laugh and cry and sometimes both. This is the story of an old-fashioned man who believes in action rather than words …who is more "engaged" with self rather than others’ lives…who is a disciplinarian… who is honest at all costs and knows which fight to pick. To me, this charming, heartwarming novel was an enjoyable read. Ove’s history trickles out in alternating chapters—a bleak set of events that smacks an honorable, hardworking boy around time and again, proving that, even by early adulthood, he comes by his grumpy nature honestly.  It’s a woman who turns his life around for the first time: sweet and lively Sonja, who becomes his wife and balances his pessimism with optimism and warmth. By 59, he's in a place of despair ye...