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Archana Kapoor Nagpal is an internationally published author of four books. She often participates in the short story competitions, and her winning stories are now part of international anthologies. She has seen her short stories, poems and Haiku published in other anthologies as well She has also been actively involved in the editing, proofreading and book designing of various anthologies. You can read more about her writing career at the below link: https://www.facebook.com/archanaknagpal/

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

That I Am Getting Old

Before my birthday month ends - I really wanted to contribute a piece of my writing for a social cause. I wrote a poem 'That I Am Getting Old' for my poetry portfolio. Also submitted to an editor. (Fingers crossed). Sharing my portfolio link with all of you. You can also read it here on my page (next to the link provided).
Notes About The Poem :
"Getting old is a phase of life. It should be accepted gracefully by a person. But more than that it needs to be accepted by his or her loved ones. We all will age with time - before or after doesn't matter. But what really matters is the support of family and children for the older people. It is a cycle of life. I wrote this poem assuming myself getting old".

Thursday, August 25, 2016

Small setup for Lord Krishna!

Decorated the temple at my home.

Lord Krishna is known for the karma theorem.

I want to share the best gift I got today in form of this whatsapp message. It helped to ignore many things today. No more why (s) for me. No more feeling why hatred for love or dishonesty for honesty. A very beautiful message as below.

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Back in the days when Germany was divided, a huge wall separated East and West Berlin.

One day, some people in East Berlin took a truck load of garbage and dumped it on the West Berlin side.

The people of West Berlin could have done the same thing, but they didn't. Instead they took a truck load of canned goods, bread, milk and other provisions, and neatly stacked it on the East Berlin side.

On top of this stack they placed the sign:

 *“EACH GIVES WHAT HE HAS"*

How very true! You can only give what you have.

My dear friend, what do you have inside of you?
Is it hate or love?
Violence or peace?
Death or life?
What have you acquired over the years?
 Is it capacity to build or capacity to destroy?

*"EACH GIVES WHAT HE HAS"*

Think about it!

Love
Archana



Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Happy Birthday to Lord Krishna - Happy Janmashtami 2016

Wow!

25th August is Lord Krishna's birthday. Every year I tie a rakhi to Lord Krishna. I am making this painting of a peacock for my brother, Lord Krishna.

Thank you Lord Krishna for everything - good or bad, i take all your givings in stride.

Few clicks of my peacock painting - fifth painting of Amitie Series, Kala Sutra 2016 Collection.

Yet to decide the title....




Monday, August 22, 2016

Time is Education

After so many weeks of studying for my assignments, peer review assessments and my video of lesson plans - I am glad to achieve another certificate of TESOL - Part 2. Before I update my linkedin with this certificate as well - happy to share my score. I am happy for recording my lesson plans for evaluation. Never thought I have such a powerful voice until my peers left inspiring comments for me. Sincere thanks to my teachers for all the support. Yet long way to go .....

Grade Achieved: 99.5%

Completed by Archana Kapoor Nagpal on August 22, 2016
6 weeks of study, 2-3 hours/week
Jessica Cinco, Dr. Shane Dixon & Dr. Justin Shewell
Arizona State University


Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Feeling SO PROUD - Poetry Marathon Completed!


The best update for this month. 12 poems in 12 hours. Feeling so happy and proud. Completed Half Marathon. Really kept myself off wriring for two weeks to accumulate lot of thoughts.

Next time 24 hours - 24 poems.....