Happy New Year 2024
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| At the start of 2024, we are glad to present Shehjar's issue number 108. During the past 17 years, we have brought to you thousands of pieces of content; Articles, recipes, videos, multimedia features, stories, news, interviews, songs .... you name it! We started in 2007 and it has been a long journey together. We have not been consistent in bringing our Shehjar issues in the recent years but are working to fix this going forward. We need your support and encouragement and would love to hear your expectations from Shehjar going forward. Please email us at
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. Coming to our new issue. Thank you for joining us. Saying welcome to 2024 is like welcoming the future but saying goodbye to 2023 at the same time is like erasing the past. In some manner, the past stays with us and shapes us and our future. Once we realize that we cannot erase the past, we will become more mindful of how we need to approach the future. So, let's just say Welcome 2024 - Love you 2023 for all that you gave us. As the clock hits midnight and the calendar displays a new year, we are offered a symbolic opportunity for renewal and growth. Adopting a positive outlook for the coming year can set the tone for personal and professional success, fostering well-being and resilience in the face of life's inevitable challenges. Here are a few pointers for the outlook with which we may approach the new year 2024. Goal Setting and Planning: Establish practical and attainable objectives for the upcoming year. Fragment larger goals into more manageable, bite-sized tasks. Doing so not only creates a clear path towards success but also enables a gratifying sense of achievement with each milestone attained. 1. Optimism and Positivity: Nurturing a positive mindset holds transformative potential. Despite previous challenges, see the upcoming year as a blank canvas ready to be adorned with positive moments. Direct your attention to achievable goals and release any unnecessary negativity from the past. 2. Resilience in the Face of Challenges: While challenges are unavoidable, it's our reaction to them that shapes our path. Confront obstacles with resilience, seeing them as chances for personal development. Recognize that setbacks are not impassable barriers but rather diversions guiding us toward unforeseen and novel routes. 3. Mindful Living: Welcome mindfulness as a guiding philosophy for the upcoming year. Fully engage in every moment, relishing the depth of each experience. Practicing mindful living nurtures appreciation and a more profound connection with both oneself and others. 4. Continuous Learning: Adopt a mindset of continuous learning. The new year is an opportunity to acquire new skills, broaden your knowledge, and embrace personal and professional development. Attend workshops, read diverse literature, and engage in experiences that stimulate intellectual growth. 5. Health and Wellness: Give precedence to your physical and mental health. Forming positive habits, including consistent exercise, a well-balanced diet, and ample sleep, can profoundly influence your overall well-being and productivity. Ensure that self-care becomes an indispensable part of your daily routine. 6. Adaptability and Open-Mindedness: Welcome change with an open heart and a receptive mind. The skill to adjust to new circumstances is a valuable asset in our rapidly evolving world. Consider unfamiliar situations as chances for innovation and personal growth. 7. Cultivating Meaningful Connections: Cultivate your relationships and forge new connections. Human bonds offer support, motivation, and a feeling of belonging. Make spending quality time with loved ones a top priority, and choose to surround yourself with people who elevate and motivate you. As we embark on the journey into the upcoming year, let's adopt a mindset that uplifts and motivates. Embracing qualities like optimism, resilience, goal-setting, mindfulness, continuous learning, health and wellness, adaptability, and meaningful connections will pave the way for a rewarding and prosperous path. May the approaching year unfold as a canvas for both personal and collective growth, adorned with strokes of positivity and purpose. Cheers to a year filled with limitless possibilities and remarkable accomplishments! And please keep supporting us at Shehjar and send us your articles, feedback and notes at editor.shehjar@gmail.com . Thanks Deepak Ganju and Arun Koul |
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