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Think Piece

LET ’ S GET PACKING !
There are hardly people who do not enjoy travelling and there is another lot who live for travel . Well , personally I live somewhere in between ; my heart loves to travel and my brain waits for the right opportunities . But you know what they say , ‘ In the end , we only regret the chances , we didn ’ t take ’. You never return as the same “ YOU ” when you get back home from a trip . Every tour to a never been before place teaches you things and shows you sides of the world you didn ’ t know existed .
Travelling surely takes a lot of work and money but all in good returns . Perfect planning , itinerary , expenses and also timing . But if you really want to learn about the local crowd and lifestyle of the place you visit , the only way is to go BACKPACKING ! It has always been a dream of mine to go on a backpacking and trekking trip and the best time period to do this is when you are still in college . You get to stay in youth hostels , village homes with the people in a cost-effective manner but you must be ready to leave your everyday luxuries like hot showers and comfy beds for this ! Travelling alone on such trips let ’ s you discover your inner self and can turn fun if you have some friends to tag along .
To guide you to the basics of travelling there are a plethora of books , travel blogs and pages . These are mostly written by people who have travelled a bunch themselves and dedicated themselves to a nomadic life . Basically , these are the people who have faced it all ; the pros and cons et al of travelling . They teach almost everything from ‘ how to travel on a budget ’ to ‘ how to control the mental self on a trip ’. There are YouTube channels dedicated to travel and wanderlusts . Two of my own favorites are Louis cole ( fun for Louis ) and Vagabrothers .
Once in a while wayfaring gives the mind and soul time to refresh and gather good energy and release the negative into a sink . Taking a break from the daily hustle-bustle never did any evil . So go ahead , step out in the open and take a travel ‘ Kit-kat ’ break !
-Sravya Boorugu ( ETM 2 / 4 ) YOU ARE THE MASTER OF YOUR OWN THOUGHTS …..
Your mind is the most powerful tool you have for the creation of good in your life but , if not used correctly , can be the most destructive force in your life . The mind takes control of our life with its endless chatter of thoughts about the past bringing about feelings that overwhelm us , therefore taking control of our decisions and actions in our daily life . The thoughts can be good or bad and have either positive or negative impacts on us . As our actions are a consequence of our thoughts , it is necessary for us to have control over our minds . But it is quite difficult to achieve control over our mind once it is distracted . To live our life to the fullest we should provoke thoughts for a healthy well being .
Our thoughts drive us throughout the day and positive thoughts fill in us positive vibes which automatically lead to healthy wellbeing and success in our life . We need to be conscious of our thoughts and observe our thoughts , and stay awake as well as alert . This could also be achieved through several practices like meditation , pursuing our hobbies and interests , reading good books , maintaining proper relationships and having belief in us . Hence , proper shaping of thoughts leads our subconscious mind to think properly and therefore act in the right way motivating us to achieve success . You Are Awareness . When you realize this , you will become the master of your mind instead of your mind being your master .
-Shravya N ( CSE-A 2 / 4 )
WONDER WOMAN
Feisty as fire Full of desire She thaws your frozen heart An icy gale That tells a tale She is as sensitive as she is smart She seizes the world with her graceful gait An enchanting blend of every exquisite trait She bestows you with life in her womb Pledges her all till she reaches her tomb She is a mother , a daughter , a wife and a sister It ' s not her purpose to be complaint to a mister She has been the synonym of sacrifice forever What she duly deserves is your awe and revere She is a beacon of light that guides you through the dark With all her fervor she dispels musk and ignites a spark She is the allure and charm of every season Behind every feather in your cap she is the reason A deity manifested as human Every lady is a wonder woman .
-Nikhila ( ECE-A 2 / 4 )

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