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  • The Miracle Morning: The 6 habits that transform your life before 8 AM

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    Author: Hal Enrod

    Genre: Self help/Motivational

    ” Write it on your heart that everyday is the best day in the year.”

    Ralph Waldo Emerson

    Hope you all are doing good. What started in December 2019 has still not subsided. It is mutating into new variants. So please do stay safe and protected. Whenever you step out of your house do wear a mask. Wash your own hands regularly and avoid contact. Maintain social distancing at public places . Always remember if you are healthy then only can you be the best version of yourself. Those who have recovered or are in the recovery stage don’t fret and feel blessed about the fact that life has given you a second chance. Be optimistic and don’t let fear overcome you. Always remember you are bigger than fears.

    It feels pretty good to lift a pen and write this one after a pretty long time. Sincerest apologies to all those who follow and read my blog regularly. I promise this week on wards, will try being as regular as I can be. Okay so, as usual I do have something on my sleeve. So, this time presenting you my latest pick in the fantastic world of books-Miracle Morning. Actually, just like my other picks, this one also has a story behind it. After all if your pick doesn’t have a story behind it then what use is that pick? Apart from blogging, I am also into the dynamic and interesting field of marketing.Now when you are into the field, you need to read a lot of books so as to motivate yourself as well as your team. This book is a byproduct of the field.

    Thus, presenting to you my latest pick-Miracle Morning. This one is written by HAL ENROD. This is a self help/ motivational book by genre. A little about the author- HAL ENROD is a #1 motivational speaker in America and an international best selling author. He encountered near death experiences not once but twice. Doctors had completely lost hope for him. Yet, this man not only overcame his paralysis and cancer but also went on to complete an ultra marathon(a marathon of 52 km). This is his story- a story of how he overcame these adverse situations. He talks about SAVERS of his life which helped him face the toughest of the toughest situations in his life.What are those SAVERS which helped him achieve the life he wanted? He achieved a life which went on to become a motivation to others as well. What are those SAVERS which helped him face the most adverse situations of his life not once but twice? How did they help him face such adverse situations? Read the book to find about the same.

    Analysis: The book talks about a person who faced near to death situations not once but twice in his life. But he had his SAVERS save him. These SAVERS not only rescued him but also transformed his life completely. Also, the fact when doctors had completely lost hope about his survival, he went on to challenge death by using the same. He not only won the battle but also went on to become America’s #1 motivational speaker as well as an international best seller. Hats off to the man and his ‘never give up attitude’ even when the situations were not in his favor.

    As far as the negatives are concerned, it would really be stupid to point out any.

    Verdict: This one is a must read for all those who are facing adverse situations; for those who have lost complete hope about their lives. This man through his example showed that even death can be conquered if one has the right attitude and a will power which is strong. Huge respect to this man once again. May he live long enough to inspire further generations to come.

    Cite bite :”You are where you are because of who you were, but where you go depends entirely on who you choose to be.”

    Que: If our level of personal development is not at level 10 then?

    a. life becomes easy

    b. life becomes a challenge

    c. life becomes enjoyable

    d. life becomes monotonous

    The book cover of the international best seller
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  • Anand

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    Starring : Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bacchan, Sumita Sanyal, Ramesh Deo, Lalita Pawar, Seema Deo and Durga Khote

    Directed by: Hrishikesh Mukherjee

    Genre: Drama/Tragedy/Comedy

    ” The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.”

    Oprah Winfrey

    Hope all of you are doing great even in these uncertain times. I know situations are tough, but believe me even this shall pass. Humanity has survived everything that has fallen on it. So this too shall pass. Just keep yourselves safe and protected. Even if by chance you would have caught the disease by chance then do not panic. Just take your medicines on time and have a proper diet and sleep. You should do fine within two weeks. Be optimistic and have a positive mindset. That will actually help you to have a deeper meaning of life and make you more grateful towards it.

    Okay, also you can keep yourselves occupied by doing something or the other. This is a time where you can actually work upon yourselves. So, engage yourself in learning something or the other. Just don’t let any anxiety or stress or any psychotic disorder affect you. You are way stronger than all this. And as Kelly Clarkson has aptly said in her song, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” So apply that and you should be able to do well in these tough times as well. Tough times do not last but tough people last.

    Coming to the latest pick in the awesome world of movies- another evergreen classic that intends to celebrate life. That evergreen classic just a month and a half ago completed fifty years . Since it had completed a major milestone, I thought to include it in my watch list. That evergreen classic is Anand.

    Story line: Bhaskar Banerjee is an oncologist by profession. He treats the poor for no charge. However he becomes pessimistic after seeing the suffering, illness and poverty around him. He however has a straight forward approach and wont treat the imaginary ailments of the rich. His friend Prakash however follows a different path . He treats the imaginary illnesses of the rich and uses that money to treat poor. One day Bhaskar is introduced to a cheerful person called Anand Sehgal who suffers from lymphosarcoma of intestine. Despite knowing the fact that he has a limited time to live, Anand has a very cheerful and vibrant personality. He also attracts people and befriends them thus forming an emotional bond. This quality of his Bhaskar finds attractive. But he also starts fearing for the life of his best friend. Why does Bhaskar fear for his friend’s life? Does his worst fears come true?What happens after his worst fears ?Watch the movie to find out the answers.

    Scrutiny: The movie is a fantastic take on how to celebrate one’s life through the eyes of a terminally ill man. Anand is a man who suffers from a disease which is supposed to be reduce his lifespan by a few months. Yet he doesn’t let his life be affected by such a tragic incident.

    The positives of the movie :

    1. Fantastic story line and fantastic dialogues by Gulzar saab and others .
    2. Beautiful music which is actually a treat to ears and has a very deep meaning as well.
    3. Beautiful cinematography as the streets and sounds of Mumbai city are captured beautifully. No wonder the movie is a perfect tribute to the city of dreams.
    4. Spot on moments of comedy as well as tragedy.
    5. Awesome histrionics by Rajesh Khanna sir, Bacchan saab and all the other actors in the movie.

    The negatives of the movie:

    The tragic death of such a vibrant man. But the man left behind a legacy and taught others to live life.

    The sentiment: A must watch and evergreen classic . You will never be bored even after watching it a lot of times. A big thumbs up from me. Do catch the movie as this is a movie which celebrates life. This is important especially in such uncertain times. Do watch and tell me about your experiences in the comments section.

    Quote Unquote: ” Ae Babumoshai, zindagi aur maut uparwale ke haath hai usse na aap badal sakte hai na main.”- Anand to Bhaskar

    Que: What relation does Anand share with Renu?

    a. Brother in law

    b. Brother

    c. Friend

    d. Advisor

    The movie poster

    Continue reading →: Anand

  • Girls Hostel season 2

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    Genre: Teen drama/ comedy

    No. of episodes: 5

    Presented by : TVF Media

    ” A strong woman is someone who raises other women up instead of tearing them down.”

    Anonymous

    Hope you all are doing well even in these difficult as well as uncertain times. Even if you are not, you do not need to worry or fret about it. As it aptly said that even tough times do subside . Keep a positive attitude. Keep yourself occupied with work . Use the time you have got in your hand for doing something productive. If you do want to learn something, upgrade yourself in this time . This is because the best time to do so.

    I feel that this pandemic is actually a blessing in disguise. This is not because I am a self employed person but I do feel that this is an opportunity to work upon myself. Maybe I couldn’t have worked upon myself in a much better manner. Okay but if you do feel worried or anxious, feel free to comment about your feelings in the comments section or whatever medium you feel comfortable with. Though I am not a certified psychologist, but I do understand people and can feel what they might be going through. This is my promise that I will never let you feel alone or abandoned. The reason is simple: I do care for everyone belonging to this planet.

    Now coming towards to my latest find in the fantastic world of web series. This web series is actually a sequel to one of the web series which I had written about earlier. Do take out some time to read the same. The web series I am talking about is called Girls Hostel.

    Synopsis : The earlier season dealt with the rivalry which the Medical girls had with the Dental girls had in SVM’s college. Also the season dealt with how two best friends became the worst of enemies. The second season deals now with the Dental girls being shifted to a smaller hostel. Thanks to Ramya Mantri who is the antagonist being elected as the student body president. Also added to their woes are problems of water shortage and harassment by the boys who have actually named the hangout in front of the girls hostel as ‘Girls’ viewpoint‘ . One day, a tragedy occurs. This actually acts as a trigger and fuels the anger of the Dental girls. They want the student body president thrown out and have a new president. What was the tragedy that they had to face ? What strategies do they adopt to replace the student body president? Are they successful to replace their President? Or do they have to accept the antagonist? Find the answers to these questions by watching the web series.

    Assessment : The second season of the web series tries to explore some really interesting facets about the student life. These are-1. student elections(student elections for a long time were banned in India. The reason was simple- clashes between the two rivals, damage to college property, vote for notes etc . Such things used to take place). This web series actually tries to highlight the importance student elections have in colleges or universities. 2. Another important thing it tries to bring in focus is the issue of stalking and harassment faced by women. Women even if dressed in proper clothes are subject to such issues. And the worst thing about such issues is that it is always the girls’ who are at fault. It is not the fault of the perpetrator. 3. It highlights the importance of healthy and fair competition. 4. It highlights the importance one’s voice can make if raised for the right cause. This I personally feel is really important in today’s times.

    Coming to the positives and negatives of the show-

    The positives: 1. The script and the story line is gripping .

    2. The histrionics by all the actors are bang on and to the point. Special mention of Srishti Srivastava who actually shines as Jo or Anandi Joshi as she is known by her colleagues.

    3. It tries to highlight some really gripping and important issues.

    4. Ramya as the antagonist too shines in the series. The desperate attempts made by her so that she stays in power is very well reflected by her character.

    5. The manner by which Zahira Ali tries to receive support after raising her voice is pretty interesting to watch.

    6. Lots of hilarious moments which actually lead you too cackling a lot.

    The negatives: 1. Use of a lot cuss words in the lingo used. This thing actually makes me cringe.

    2. The way the boys are desperate enough to enter the hostel. That actually reflects a mentality of a pervert. This is an issue which really needs to be fought against.

    The view: This one is a fantastic take on the issues which are actually gripping and need to be taken seriously. Also this one contains all the necessary emotions. You do not feel anywhere that there is an overdose of emotions. Lots of hilarious moments to laugh at. So, this one is a must watch. Do catch it up in your spare time. You wouldn’t regret it.

    Rating: *** and a half stars

    Baap dialogue: ” Zahira, sometimes its not about winning, its about fighting.” ( Mili to Zahira)

    Que: What zodiac sign does Momo belong to ?

    a. Leo

    b. Sagittarius

    c. Pisces

    d. Cancer

    When you raise your voice for a cause that matters to you.

    Continue reading →: Girls Hostel season 2

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I’m Roshani

Welcome to The Expression Hub! I’m Roshani, who loves to express herself through the medium of writing. This blog is my little corner of the internet where I dive deep into the world of movies, books, and web series—reviewing, analyzing, and sometimes just ranting about the stories that make us laugh, cry, and question everything.

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