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The objective is to know yourself and the world better. With increasing knowledge and complexity, there is immense opportunity and potential. This place is not about expertise; it is about asking lots of questions, making and learning from mistakes, and hoping to figure things out. This theme strives to appeal to the curious and unyielding spirit of readers who can share the mission with us. The blog will bring you inspirational anecdotes, ideas, lifestyle, quotes, books, and more. With every post, Matters of Living will strive to bring a thought provoking idea or a good, relatable slice of life. I believe that life needs goals to strive for and their rewards to hope for. If you agree, check out my blog.
The Success Formula
2019-02-22 02:55
Everyone wants the short-cut.  The 3 steps to success.  The secret recipe.  The 4 hour work week.  The hack…  It’s a laugh of exacerbation because we he… Read More
Don’t Wait For Feb. 14th
2019-02-14 00:45
Love is for every relationship that we value in our life. Every relationship that gives us meaning. The people we care about. Tell them they matter. The care they give you. Never take it for… Read More
A New Tool
2019-01-30 20:24
It is almost one month into the year already and the time has just flown by. I was overwhelmed to realize how quickly that happened and how little I was able to get done. 30 days is a lot of… Read More
A Little Corner Of Africa: Part I
2018-11-15 16:05
Poor, hungry Africa. I have seen plenty of those aid request commercials reminding me there is a continent out there starving for my monetary assistance. But it needs our awareness and under… Read More
Remembering
2018-11-06 20:55
It has been a while since I have focused on my blog. I am reading through it and rediscovering myself a bit it seems. Until yesterday, I even forgot that this month was NaBloPoMo – Nat… Read More
Green Book @ TIFF
2018-09-25 18:30
After living in Toronto for 19 years, I finally attended the Toronto International Film Festival for 2018. I am not a sophisticated movie watcher but just love a good story, read or watched… Read More
What Are You Waiting For?
2018-08-30 12:14
My friend sent me this song as a gesture of tough love. The message is nice and impactful, driven home by a nice video. BELIEVE IN EVERY DREAM YOU’VE GOT GIVE IT YOUR ALL Advertisement… Read More
Book – A Beautiful, Terrible Thing
2018-08-20 19:05
I was glued to my phone for two days just reading this book. It had been a while since I had read anything and coming back to something so engrossing reminds me why I love to read so much. I… Read More
Show Up Ready
2018-05-08 22:00
One day, I talked about the Dale Carnegie concept of show-up words. So, I think I have picked a good one and here’s why. For any given day, moment or experience, I want to show up READ… Read More
Day 8: Show Up Ready
2018-05-08 12:15
On Day 3, I talked about the Dale Carnegie concept of show-up words. So, I think I have picked a good one and here’s why. For any given day, moment or experience, I want to show up REA… Read More
2018-05-05 23:15
Research shows, the odds against you making a change in your life: 9:1 And it depends all on you which side of this ratio you land. Advertisements Read More
2 Years And Counting…
2018-05-05 00:15
Today is the 2nd anniversary for Matters of Living! Also, Thank you! Because I just reached a total of 1,000 followers only a few days ago. It feels good and I hope this is just the start. I… Read More
Day 4: 2 Years And Counting…
2018-05-04 21:25
Today is the 2nd anniversary for Matters of Living! Also, Thank you! Because I just reached a total of 1,000 followers only a few days ago. It feels good and I hope this is just the start. I… Read More
2018-05-03 22:40
A key part of the Dale Carnegie course was weekly presentations drawing from our life experiences. Each presentation started with me introducing myself by name and three show-up words. The f… Read More
2018-05-03 20:50
A key part of the Dale Carnegie course was weekly presentations drawing from our life experiences. Each presentation started with me introducing myself by name and three show-up words. The f… Read More
Living Your Principles
2018-05-02 20:45
I had the pleasure of being driven to work this morning by a very insightful and motivating Uber driver. In a short 20-minute ride, we talked about what plagues the world and humanity, how o… Read More
Day 2: Living Your Principles
2018-05-02 20:45
I had the pleasure of being driven to work this morning by a very insightful and motivating Uber driver. In a short 20-minute ride, we talked about what plagues the world and humanity, how o… Read More
2018-05-01 22:45
Why do I love to write? It’s freedom. It’s stress relief. It’s meditation. It’s venting. It’s reflection. It’s creativity. It’s so much more Read More
2018-05-01 19:05
I can’t believe it is May already and I have only made 14 posts so far this year. A third of the year has just flown by and I need to pick up my speed too. So, for this month, I decide… Read More
Whatever Your Relationship Status Is
2018-04-13 19:40
This is an amazing video. He speaks remarkably well and the ideas hit home. Unfortunately, a lot of our communication is superficial in this day and age. We are clouded by idealistic expecta… Read More
Power Posts: On Life
2018-04-09 23:35
I was feeling a little down this week and turned to catching up with some WordPress reading for inspiration and distraction. And I was not disappointed. These are excerpts from some great bl… Read More
The Power In Me
2018-04-06 20:35
Today, I officially graduated from the Dale Carnegie course. It strives to teach the lesson of living life, which is something I believe each of us should constantly be conscious of and gett… Read More
It’s International Happiness Day
2018-03-20 22:00
My mantra for every day of the year is keep myself happy and make others happy. Sometimes it requires going out of your way to make something happen. We put so much effort into jobs, chores… Read More
Don’t Despair
2018-01-11 23:20
It lets the past hold you back. It pushes today away from the strength to survive and persevere. It robs the future of its hope and possibilities. In hindsight, the toughest parts of my life… Read More
Power Posts: Inspiration
2018-01-09 14:15
Welcome to rock bottom-the only way now is UP by a Dose of Inspiration I am just suggesting that we rise above our fear, pain, struggles…and keep going. Keep moving up. Pro-act. Let&r&hell…Read More
Fight! By Humble The Poet
2018-01-08 23:30
This is your life, fight for it. The book is a wonderful read so far. I am reading the truths that I think I need to hear from the variety of topics that are covered in 101 Simple Truths for… Read More
2018-01-05 22:44
I see my unrealized dreams and ambitions reflected in this story. I know that I do not want to be this person but I cannot confidently tell myself that where I stand in life is very differen… Read More
2018-01-03 23:21
I see online that a lot of us try to start the year off on the right foot, for whatever we may need to get our lives more in order. Here are some positive snapshots for the new year from the… Read More
Resolve For A Successful New Year
2018-01-02 22:51
Originally posted on Matters of Living: It is that time of year again! Many of us are setting goals and pursuing them with more fervor than we have in any other month. Lines at healthy food… Read More
2018-01-01 20:34
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2017-11-23 23:47
Let’s try not to be disheartened if the things we want in life are taking a little time to come along. Make sure you do your best to seek and reach out for them. The success that we wa… Read More
2017-10-06 05:14
“I’m not very creative” doesn’t work. There’s no such thing as creative and non-creative people. There are only people who use their creativity and people who d… Read More
No Matter What Animal
2017-09-28 20:32
When I was a kid, I thought Zootopia was this perfect place where everyone got along and anyone could be anything. Turns out, real life is a little bit more complicated than a slogan on a bu… Read More
Recipe: My New Power Breakfast
2017-09-05 16:31
Going free of wheat, dairy and eggs has made breakfast more difficult for me to figure out than any other meal of the day. And that struggle led me to discovering what is now my favourite br… Read More
How To Stop Being Lazy
2017-08-30 22:59
Laziness is like a bug that slowly eats away at life, leaving less and less behind. I am really fed up and want to be done with it. The lethargy and bad habits it creates are not easy to bea… Read More
Bullying
2017-08-26 21:39
One day, I came home in tears after suffering a small bullying incident. It upset me enough to cry and, when questioned by my mom, I told her that a girl in the washroom had made fun of my c… Read More
Don’t Be Negative…
2017-08-23 16:49
Don’t be sad it left your life, be happy for having it and its sweet memories. Don’t be jealous. If you want it, work for it and you could attain it too. Don’t wait to be h… Read More
Lost And Found
2017-08-21 23:17
Little by little, life settles into a pattern and sometimes I don’t even realize the road I am travelling on. Then, one day, something just shakes me awake. I open my eyes and see what… Read More
Short-Term Perspective, Long-Term Success
2017-08-15 23:04
I get quite disappointed in myself the moment I realize that I have passed hours, or sometimes days or weeks really, without sticking to my goals and making any progress that I can feel good… Read More
Power Posts
2017-08-08 20:02
Today, I bring you another collection of excerpts from some great blogs, wonderful writing, and thought provoking ideas. Do check out the full posts and browse through more of their work. Kh… Read More
Hotel Like Home
2017-08-06 00:38
I am back from vacation and I promise you that this blog is not going to be so quiet anymore. In coming posts, I will be sharing more about what I did and learned during my trip. And I am st… Read More
2017-07-14 23:34
I see my unrealized dreams and ambitions reflected in this story. I know that I do not want to be this person but I cannot confidently tell myself that where I stand in life is very differen… Read More
Everything Is Just Fine
2017-07-10 23:51
Take your time. Do things right. Love as much as you can, as often as you can. Radiate vibrance, speak words of truth, live with joy. Inspire others. Share ideas. Live in peace. Create your… Read More
What I Know For Sure
2017-07-05 02:15
Is there any fact of life that you would have the comfort of knowing as certainly true? I recently read the book called What I Know for Sure by Oprah Winfrey. Naturally, right from the cover… Read More
I Have Today
2017-06-29 19:43
Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending. – Marie Robinson Even if you cannot change your past, everyday is an opportunity for you… Read More
The Hole Inside
2017-06-29 01:40
Sometimes this feeling sneaks up on me and just knocks me down. It is also a feeling that has been my gauge for improving my life and finding value in it. This video by Improvement Pill port… Read More
The More You Sweat…
2017-06-17 00:02
A wonderful motivational cartoon by ZenPencils! The more you sweat in training, the less you bleed in battle. – Armed Forces Motto Click here to see more of my beloved quotes coll… Read More
Recipe: Crème Caramel
2017-06-07 00:09
This is one of my favourite desserts. I love the comforting flavour and texture. I replaced the evaporated or heavy milk with skim milk and use less sugar to make it lighter: a pleasure to e… Read More
Return To Paper
2017-05-24 22:35
Per a goal I set, I tried to read more books. And failed. And tried again. Through these attempts, I have realized that reading long works electronically is just not for me. I love to blog a… Read More
My Favourite Tweets
2017-05-24 00:09
Twitter is a great space to share ideas fast. In the few months that I have been using it, I have created my own space there to check in for quick inspiration. So today, I thought I would sh… Read More
2017-05-17 12:20
I have made a promise to myself. To take responsibility for me. Shortly before I started this blog, I started keeping what I dubbed my “Success and Wellness Journal”. Whatever go… Read More
Take A Dose Daily: Motivation
2017-05-15 17:28
People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well neither does bathing. That’s why we recommend it daily. – Hilary Hinton “Zig” Ziglar For a long time after I… Read More
Power Posts Of The Week
2017-05-11 15:38
A dose of inspiration and empowerment from my fellow bloggers. This is where I share your work. If you can relate or share an idea just as inspirational, make sure we do not miss it: leave a… Read More
Quick Recap
2017-05-09 19:48
Making positive changes in life is never easy but there are also things in life well worth fighting for. Here is my quick recap of some thoughtful questions which contain my own reflections… Read More
Live Your Values
2017-05-04 22:50
​It always seemed strange to me that the things we admire in men, kindness and generosity, openness, honesty, understanding and feeling are the concomitants of failure in our system. A… Read More
Join The Conversation
2017-04-28 23:39
Matters of Living has launched a Facebook group and wants you to be a part of the conversation. The group, Life’s Like This, is a call for you to share the ups and downs of life and, m… Read More
Power Posts: Quotes And More Quotes
2017-04-25 20:19
These quotes I discovered are just what one needs to inspire a better way of life. Emotions of Life 2016: “My past has not defined me, destroyed me, deterred me, or defeated me; i… Read More

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