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L. Aruna Dhir Too many -

A Moveable Feast
Tomb of Sand
The Subtle Art of Not giving a F*ck
When Breath becomes Air
The Last Lecture
The Ministry of Utmost Happiness
Down and Out in Paris and London
L. Aruna Dhir To the time of Winnie the Pooh and gain all the wisdom from the little, wise Pig!
L. Aruna Dhir Sometimes by allowing it to pass over you like a sea wave.

At other times snubbing it by reading some magnificent prose or poetry, thereby tempting the muse to come and sit on my shoulder.

And then there are times when you just hold the bull of the Writer's block by its horns, challenge it, and steel yourself up to triumph over it.
L. Aruna Dhir That you are the Master of your own Universe.

That you are also a Creator of some reckoning.

That you can add your voice to the sensible, to the wise, to the meaningful.

That you can make an impact.

And finally, that you have the power and the privilege to leave a rich legacy behind!
L. Aruna Dhir Develop your own voice.
Your unique language quirks.
Work at enhancing your vocabulary at all times.
Concentrate on syntax and on crafting of sentences beautifully.
Read. Read. READ!
Find mentors. They don't need to be living :-)
Read as many classics as contemporary literature.
Write everyday!
L. Aruna Dhir A handful of manuscripts - each as exciting as the other - that I must begin to complete and tie a neat bow over.
L. Aruna Dhir By reading, by musing, by being a keen observer and at times by sitting still with my thoughts and staring into the space ahead of me.

Please do not discount the last one. It is there when a myriad thoughts run a marathon inside your head.
L. Aruna Dhir From my life's unique journey and the fascinating experiences I have had at my different places of work!

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