Whipping up a storm

I saw a video about making Dalgona coffee , the yummy frothy coffee that took the world by a storm, much like the Korean band BTS, that made it famous . Made with simple ingredients available in most household kitchens , it is the process of intense whipping to make coffee cream that gives the coffee its unique flavour .

It got me thinking about the parallel of simple ideas that originate in our minds , which when combined with intense hard-work and fine tuning , ends up being an agent for positive change .

An example that comes to my mind is that of using technology as a tool to communicate . Using written words to express thoughts is a concept that is as old as language itself . With the advent of Windows, usage of word processing software became easier . The development of touchscreen and laptops with super features,  like my MacBook,  has given me the ability to use written word as my voice and has opened up a window into my unique world . A simple idea combined with intense hard-work and fine tuning brought about the much needed change .

Like Dalgona  coffee that is mixed before drinking , blending the milk and coffee cream  while retaining its unique character , I believe that technology is a tool that will help people of my tribe blend into the larger society , while retaining our unique character . 

Comments

  1. vijiJanuary 10, 2022 at 9:52 PM

    Loved this Aditi!

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  2. SubhaJanuary 10, 2022 at 10:25 PM

    Yes, technology is a tool that helps people if used constructively. And your writing is a cup of coffee with Aditi flavour ☕

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    1. Aditi SowmyanarayanJanuary 10, 2022 at 11:00 PM

      Then it is probably a strong flavor since I love my coffee strong

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  3. UnknownJanuary 10, 2022 at 10:38 PM

    Awesome Aditi, beautifully written ❤️

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  4. UnknownJanuary 10, 2022 at 10:39 PM

    Absolutely right, very well expressed, in a beautiful flavour..

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  5. vimal balachanderJanuary 11, 2022 at 4:21 AM

    Well written Aditi...this is the good side of technology that is helping people understand one another so we all become one human family. Keep writing such wonderful thoughts.

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    1. Aditi SowmyanarayanJanuary 11, 2022 at 7:44 PM

      Thank you for reading my blogs. I feel inspired to write more when I see the number of reads my blogs get and the positive comments from my readers. Technology is the catalyst that has made this possible.Hence its in the list of my top ten favorite things
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  6. Hari GopalJanuary 11, 2022 at 4:58 AM

    Just loved the simple thoughts
    All clear, no trace of doubts
    Keep writing, it's what we need
    A great world needs a good deed

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    1. Aditi SowmyanarayanJanuary 11, 2022 at 7:50 PM

      Thank you for the kind words and for reading my blogs. A neurodiverse friendly space is an awesome place that has been made possible by technology.

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  7. UnknownJanuary 11, 2022 at 10:38 PM

    Excellent 👌 nicely expressed,great Aditi 😘

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  8. UnknownJanuary 11, 2022 at 10:40 PM

    Not finding any words to express my feelings towards your aromatic blog, keep brewing 👍

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    1. Aditi SowmyanarayanJanuary 12, 2022 at 12:10 AM

      Thank you. Our heads are full of thoughts that keep brewing all the time. Happiness is when you share them and it resonates

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  9. UmaJanuary 12, 2022 at 12:47 AM

    Hi Aditi,
    it was interesting to read your thoughts.
    i loved the comparison between coffee and mind.
    thanks to technology,we are able to connect with you.
    It would have been our loss to know you but for the technology.

    write more.
    explore deep.

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  10. UmaJanuary 12, 2022 at 12:49 AM

    Sorry t should be it would have been not to know you but for the technology in my post

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    1. Aditi SowmyanarayanJanuary 12, 2022 at 1:34 AM

      Thank you for reading my blogs… I would have been at a bigger loss without technology for I would not have had a voice … trust me that can be very very frustrating.
      I get the typo bit😊 and I am not a big fan of autocorrect either😂. The nicest of things have a downside too and this is the downside of technology


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  11. Venkatesh GovindarajanJanuary 12, 2022 at 4:21 AM

    Hi Aditi,

    Your latest blog, 'Whipping up a storm', as well as, your responses to the readers' comments, is as stimulating and as aromatic, as a freshly brewed, steaming hot morning cup of coffee. Your inspired and inspiring writing, literally made me to wake up and smell the coffee. May the ever evolving and innovating technology, enrich your voice, eversomore, to speak out to and share with your receptive and eager audience, your personal thoughts and your unique and original ideas, helping us all to continue this mutual meaningful dialogue, for the positive and pleasant benefit of all the participants in this engaged writing and reading community of ours.

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    1. Aditi SowmyanarayanJanuary 12, 2022 at 9:43 PM

      Wow Thatha, this is probably the best compliment that a coffee person like me can get. Thank you. I know some very prominent people have chai pe charcha, but I have mine with technology over a piping hot cup of coffee

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    2. Venkatesh GovindarajanJanuary 12, 2022 at 10:25 PM

      You score again, Dear Aditi. This is an awesome response, as inviogarating, as the piping hot cup of Coffee, you love so passionately.

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    3. Venkatesh GovindarajanJanuary 12, 2022 at 10:31 PM

      Invigorating*

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    4. Aditi SowmyanarayanJanuary 13, 2022 at 1:22 AM

      Thank you Thatha. Happy bhogi and pongal

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    5. Venkatesh GovindarajanJanuary 13, 2022 at 8:59 AM

      Happy Bhogi and Pongal to you and your entire family too, Dear Aditi.

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  12. UnknownJanuary 26, 2022 at 2:38 AM

    Wonderful Aditi

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