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[shailpik]

I recently underwent a transformation

And I'm still going through it. I reckon it will last my entire time here on earth. It has been amazing, so I wanted to put this out there. In 2016 December I was desperately searching for a way to cure a bad lower back pain. I found yoga. I did yoga religiously since January 2017. The cure felt like a miracle. It was a miracle. One that anyone can manifest with some dedication. Next in august of 2017, I decided it was time to become lean. So started with the last thing that worked for me and that was Ketogenic diet I read and listened to a lot of podcasts. Gained a deep understanding of my body mechanics. Then I stacked intermittent fasting on top of ketosis around September. It felt amazing! And then I started working out fasted and keeping 2-3 day fasts. And then a time of deep personal strife happened. And this caused me to focus on my spiritual journey and the reason behind my nagging dissatisfaction with life. I started meditating and that was the beginning of a shift in perspective. Since we must each work our way through this, I can't really talk about this much. But here's a list of books that have helped me on my journey since the beginning of 2017. I hope it will help you too. Deep Work - helped me understand how to build discipline around work and get things done. Think and grow rich - helped me understand how much our thoughts influence us. The power of now - and this gave me the clue I was looking for and put everything in to perspective. Aside from these I will recommend the following You're a badass The subtle art of not giving a fuck Siddhartha Mindfulness in plain English Tipping point Mastery The 48 laws of power The art of seduction If you find this post, you've found it for a reason. Pick up the one thing that appeals to you most and start there.

[shailpik]

Inspiration at street level. . Also, #happynewyear folks! May #2018 bring you good fortunes and prosperity! . #inspiration #form #architecture #photography #photo #image #pic #picture #snap #instaart #lines #geometry #art #blackandwhite #monochrome #frame #composition #calcutta #kolkata #bengal #india #asia (at Kolkata)

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#6 of #7 . . . #7day #challenge #maker #woodwork #sneakpeak #illium #comingup #comingsoon #dark #light #illumination #bengal #india #kolkata #design #art #glow #geometry #guess #workinprogress #handmade #withlove (at New Alipore)

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Work in progress... . . #4 of #7 . . #blackandwhite #challenge #7day #workinprogress #behindthescenes #illium #stringart #light #darkness #warmth #illumination #photography #comingsoon #comingup #sneakpeak #guess #madebyhand #madeinindia #makeinindia #bulb #maker #collectible #bengal #india #asia (at Kolkata)

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#4 of #7 . . #sneakpeak #handmade #wood #grains #natural #make #decor #india #bengal #kolkata #angle #behindthescenes #process #comingsoon #maker #diy #new #product #makeindia #madewithlove #madebyhand #madeinindia #comingup #urban #living #aesthetic (at Kolkata)

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#3 of #7 . . In the middle of a tumultuous winter, I'm shaping up something special. Can't wait till they are all done! . #illium #handmade #make #bulb #light #incandescent #lumina #luminous #lit #blackandwhite #India #curio #collectible #new #comingsoon #sneakpeak #tease #waitforit #working (at Kolkata)

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#7day #blackandwhite #challenge . #2 of #7 . Here's another peek at my brand new project. After spending most of my productive life in front of a computer screen, I recently decided to work with my hands again. It's something I used to enjoy as a kid and I'm finding a lot of joy in making these now. . #illium #handmade #comingsoon #string #wood #metal #art #maker #project #new #kolkata #quirk #curio #collectible #unique #madewithlove #handson #woodwork #stringart (at Kolkata)

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#para #neighborhood #calcutta #kolkata #oldschool #curve #curb #street #nostalgia #juxtapose #new #old #calcutta #charm #nostalgia #travel #discover #bengal #blueskies #photography #picture #photo #pic #composition #frame #bright #day #sunny #urban (at Calcutta, India)

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#bricks #bones #exposed #urban #brickwork #building #masonry #oldschool #weathered #calcutta #kolkata #picture #nostalgia #picture #photography #pic #photo #frame #composition #red #green #grey #street (at Calcutta, India)

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#oldschool #calcutta #architecture #windows #texture #red #details #aging #dilapidated #building #structure #kolkata #nostalgia #faded #picture #photography #bengal #asia #pic #photo #frame #composition #lines #perspective #urban #concrete (at Calcutta, India)

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#gully #alley #cycle #houses #lines #calcutta #nostalgia #neighborhood #architecture #bengal #kolkata #oldschool #india #photography #picture #photo #pic #frame #composition #feels #colours #street (at Golf Green)

[shailpik]

Desires and ambitions

...are like a tiger your sitting and riding on. If you come off, it will eat you. And while you are on it you are constantly scared of this terminal possibility at the end of a ride. But while you are on it, you are admired for your courage your strength and fearlessness. That is the irony of leading a life of ambition.

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The importance of faith...

...should not be confused with the requirements of religion. Having faith is important. It is the structure that holds the chaos of life in place. Without faith it is difficult to concentrate on what is important. It is easy to be consumed by the existential angst that is always just a bad day away. But faith is not the same as religion. Whether you have faith in God or faith in advanced calculus, the important part is that there is something that grounds you. That speaks your language. Without​ it, life truly is a quest for meaning.

[shailpik]

Brief goodbyes

Are the hardest. The need for brevity comes from the need to convince myself that this is indeed just another goodbye. Till we meet again. Just to convince ourselves that it will not be too long till the next time. So we keep it short. Because this is not goodbye. This is just a see you soon my friend.

[shailpik]

Today's #dailygrunge #window #pic #architecture #detail #phonecam #texture #photograph #violwt #hills #town #kalimpong #bengal #india #street #frame #composition (at Kalimpong, India)

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#Dailygrunge One ofy favorites from #2016 #metal #lock #latch #grunge #texture #photo #frame #pic #composition #photography #kolkata #street #india #bengal (at KOLKATA)

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Kalimpong at sunset (at Kalimpong, India)