Let's Start-Again

It's my favourite time of the year when the nip in the air makes the pace of life a lot more gentle . I just got back from a much needed vacation in the mountains and am doing what I always do at this time of the year - think about the year that was and make plans for the year ahead . I know that most resolutions are not followed through , sometimes not even for a week . I still make it a point to think about goals for the year ahead as I believe that it is a step towards self improvement .

So here are my goals :

I want to work on my skills to get more adept at using technology . Technology is my voice -the constant companion that has opened up the beautiful world of expression for me . Technology offers endless learning possibilities and I want to explore these possibilities with greater ease .

I want to stick to a regimen of regular walks and exercise with the discipline of a worker bee. There are basically two categories of people in my family - the horses consisting of my father , little sister and my paternal grandmother , who have an amazing metabolism that helps them remain fit no matter what they eat . The second category is the pandas , which consists of me, my mother and my maternal grandmother . While we pandas are super adorable and good looking , we tend to gain weight even if we spell the word “food “ in our head. I want to remain healthy by being disciplined about exercise .

The third goal is a very special one for me . Most people find it difficult to deal with change and it is twice as difficult for us autistics . Yet change is the only constant in life and sometimes the end of old ways herald  new beginnings that are a lot better . Case in point - I moved to Ishanya India Foundation in January 2020 after ten years at a small learning centre . As with anything new , I had my bouts of anxiety in the beginning . I was introduced to using technology as a mode of expression at Ishanya . 

The world as we knew it , came crashing down in March 2020, all because of a virus . I was able to continue learning because of online classes . Today technology has become my voice and given me the medium to express my thoughts in a way that I enjoy. The change, no matter how big, turned out to be for the better. 

I want to develop the ability to deal with change by looking at it positively.

So folks, Happy New Year 2022. May the year herald healthy , happy beginning towards a better version of ourselves !!!

Comments

  1. UnknownDecember 28, 2021 at 10:05 PM

    So cute😍,so many desires she has to fulfill👏 I pray God to fulfill her all dreams and bless her with loads of happiness and prosperity in upcoming year 2022.Happy New Year in advance Aditi, Love you 😘💕

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  2. Anand SridharanDecember 28, 2021 at 10:22 PM

    Wish you a very happy newyear Aditi! Well said and very motivating! Lets prepare to kick some goals in 2022! Gos bless you!🕺🎉

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    1. Aditi SowmyanarayanDecember 29, 2021 at 8:53 PM

      Thank you uncle.wish you, madhu auntie and Amrita a happy happy year ahead

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  3. Shashi RaoDecember 28, 2021 at 10:22 PM

    Thank you Aditi, for a delightful year-ender. Count me in for the workouts with the pandas! Much love and a very happy year ahead💕

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    1. Aditi SowmyanarayanDecember 29, 2021 at 8:55 PM

      Thank you Shashi auntie and welcome to the panda sisterhood 😂love you

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  4. Srinivasa KodimelaDecember 28, 2021 at 11:20 PM

    So well written and simple, all the best

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  5. Shaheli MukherjeeDecember 28, 2021 at 11:27 PM

    Aditi!

    I loved, loved and absolutely loved reading 'Let's Start Again'.

    I am so glad and proud of your 3rd goal. So good to see you embracing it and talking about how daunting it can be, yet working towards accepting change.

    Change is the only constant - is a lovely line.

    There was this Greek philosopher called Heraclitus, who believed that -
    "All is flux, nothing stays still".

    Thought I'll share this with you as I often fond myself resonating with it in times of momentary uncertainty.

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    1. Aditi SowmyanarayanDecember 29, 2021 at 9:02 PM

      Thank you Shaheli madam. I know you will mentor me every step of the way and help me achieve my goals,no matter how tough it might get sometimes, because you never give up on me and I love you for that. Have a rocking 2022🥰

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  6. Srinivasa KodimelaDecember 28, 2021 at 11:38 PM

    Simple way of explaining and clarity of thoughts, wish you good luck

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  7. vijiDecember 29, 2021 at 4:05 AM

    Glad you enjoyed your vacation in the mountains. Have a glorious 2022 and looking forward to reading your posts in the new year.

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    1. Aditi SowmyanarayanDecember 29, 2021 at 9:06 PM

      Thank you Viji auntie.I hope to write better and write more in the coming year. The feeling of having a voice and making it heard is cathartic

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  8. Venkatesh GovindarajanDecember 29, 2021 at 5:33 AM

    Technology is 'my voice' is a beautiful line. With each new blog of yours, you write with so much more giftedness and crystal clear clarity. It is indeed a pleasure to read your stimulating blogs, Dear Aditi. I will look forward to your next blog. Good to know you enjoyed your vacation in the mountains. Trust nature to inspire the best in us. I am so happy you are embracing change in a positive spirit. Grateful thanks to 'Ishanya' for being your partner and your 'beacon light', in this wonderful journey. Till the next blog then.... Happy New Year 2022 and do give a good shot to your new year resolutions!!

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    1. Aditi SowmyanarayanDecember 29, 2021 at 9:09 PM

      Thank you Thatha. Lots of love to you and Bhooma paati. Hope you have a great year ahead

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    2. Venkatesh GovindarajanDecember 31, 2021 at 5:48 PM

      Thank you very much Dear Aditi. Lots of love from Bhooma Paati and myself to you, Dear Aditi. We wish you A Very Happy New Year 2022 and A Great Year Ahead. God Bless.

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    3. Aditi SowmyanarayanJanuary 1, 2022 at 1:32 AM

      Thank you for the wishes.hope you have a great year ahead and lots of love

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  9. SubhaDecember 29, 2021 at 5:52 AM

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  10. SubhaDecember 29, 2021 at 5:59 AM

    Your writing is interesting and also you have a good sense of humour. Very good Aditi👍

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  11. UnknownDecember 29, 2021 at 6:58 AM

    Beautiful Aditi! Happy new year to u too !

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  12. UnknownDecember 29, 2021 at 6:59 AM

    Beautiful Aditi! Happy new year to you too !

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