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INCEPTION :If I could incept

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on March 25, 2018 5

The movie Inception :A thief can steal secrets from deep in the subconscious mind.Extraction of information is his speciality.He is framed for his wife’s murder .To clean his record he will need to do the opposite.

Leonardo DiCaprio does the impossible in the movie .He plants one person’s thought’s in the subconscious mind of another.

The movie describes dreamscaping and high level corporate espionage by hacking people’s minds.

Written, Co-produced and directed by Christopher Nolan ,this Sci-fi heist film ,deals with the rather interesting concept on inception.

Strangely enough the movie, with this rather interesting theme looks totally plausible.

I identified with the movie because I have always wanted to peep, into other peoples mind.To understsnd why they do, what they do.

The mind is still the most mysterious part of our self.
If I could incept a thought I would incept one into the head of every child.

STUDY

Study because knowledge is powers.

Study because it will open your heart and mind to giving and receiving.

Study because it will help you become financially free.

Study because unless you know right from wrong you can always choose wrong.

Remember education never goes to waste.

What matters is education and knowledge which will help you find your way in life .

How to actually do an inception ?

Is it even possible?

Reverse psychology is a very common method of trying inception.

Is it a good thing to try inception ?

It’s a psychological hack which you often try subconsciously, to make people go along with your idea.

Hypnotic suggestion is a type of inception!
What if you could incept a thought into somebody’s mind .What would you incept and to whom?

I am linking this post with Deepa and Jaibala’s Tuesday Tadka

Delhi pollution:Vertical gardens ,vertical forests may be a solution

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on March 25, 2018 27

The problem of Deli pollution and poor air quality in other cities makes vertical gardens and vertical forests part of a possible solution. But is anyone listening? Imagine a life without greenery. Imagine a black grey and smog covered sky.No plants, will mean, the world without life itself. Only plants produce oxygen. Simple truth. God alone knows why men and governments allowed this to happen. Delhi has shut the school for 3 days, to let the life-choking smog to settle.

PREMATURE DEATHS DU TO POOR QUALITY INDOOR AIR — Delhi air pollution .Do you want to look ike this ?

The shocking truth is we all knew. We knew it was going to be a gas chamber.Delhi government knows it’s on a tight rope, with respect to pollution.What did they do pre Diwali? What did the Government do after Diwali? (They did do something. Scroll down to read about the #Delhichallenge ).

A few questions :

Is the air through which the politicians, rich and famous travel pure? Does only Indian cars and vehicles pollute? Does pollution affect your body and mind?

Health effects of air pollutants .When will.we wake up? — Health effects of air pollutants. When will we wake up?

The Singapore government makes builders replace trees by the equal square footage of vertical gardens. Why can’t we do that too? Did you know vertical forests are possible with technology? I believe this lack of exposure to greenery causes a lot of our problems. We need trees, plants, and forests.

The 3 PRONGS of the Problem

1)How to stop air pollution immediately?

2)How to improve the existing air quality?

3) How to prevent further deterioration of air quality?How to stop pollution immediately?

Delhi Government has banned the use of diesel generators for some days.No burning of solid wastes . Plus crowdsourcing solutions.The #Delhi challenge by Urban Labs Innovation a project of Tata Centre of Development happened in association with University of Chicago and Delhi Government
CHAKR innovations were the winner.

They are stopping the pollutants at the source itself. This company is testing an interesting solution with surprising results. A device, when attached to the exhaust pipe of diesel engines, can help trap and remove over 72% of particulate matter. These particles will be used to make ink. That’s smart and cool.

Improving existing air quality

Air purifiers are at best short-term solutions. But a solution for immediate use if you can afford it.They can improve the quality of air indoors to some extent by removing particulate matter.But be careful while picking indoor air purifiers. Some release negative ions and ozone(not good for you indoor ) which harms you more than helps. Best air purifiers can be priced from Rupees 10000 to 75000.Clean air for super rich!

Going for cheaper solutions may leave you with a machine which does little. Another problem is a lack of standards for quality control of air purifiers. Research shows air purifiers only remove some amount of particulate matter from air.Not really very efficient. Unlike water purifiers which treat the water chemically too.

Cons of air purifiers :

It’s expensive
It has doubtful efficacy.
There are negative health effects of negative ion releasing Air purifiers.
It may be useful for small rooms but not for large areas.

Pros:

May help as short term solution.

Vertical gardens Vertical forests and green walls:

Delhi challenge also had Capacloud as a finalist.Capacloud has a solution to the pollution problem. Grow green anywhere.I have written about indoor air pollution sometime back. With their technology, you can grow green plants on exterior walls, roofs inside homes anywhere. Their molecular technology helps provide plants with nutrition and water while letting then grow. Tested to cut up to 30 % of air pollutants in the vicinity.

How to prevent further deterioration of air quality?That’s a story for another post

Wake up to the problem. Breathe the grey cloud of pollution. This is “the end of the world”. You- me – and everyone else need to work together. Or die painfully being poisoned by the black air we breathe.

What do you think you can do to make the air clean?Comment below to let me know.

Posts in this series

Plastic pollution population:Hard truths

Delhi pollution

Indoor air pollution

Indoor air

Greening the planet earth

Car air purifier: Why I want it

Lead paint and pollution

Sound pollution

Hearing and Headphones

Say no to plastic water bottles

noise-induced hearing loss

Environmental pollution awareness and strict action

Happy Sunday :Rejuvenation is good for your soul

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on March 25, 2018 12

Happiness optimism and positivity has a great effect on your mind.Since not choosing is a choice I like to have my Sunday open-ended.

No agenda .

A little drawing with Rai a lot of cuddling. Wishing time would stand still and rush at the same time.

Creating something makes your brain relax.As yout concentrate more on drawing your mind breathes easier.Until yout relax you can't recharge. — Creating something makes your brain relax.As you concentrate more on drawing, your mind breathes easier.Until yout relax you can’t recharge.

A little housework.A tiny bit of decluttering.External chaos is after all a sign of inner chaos

Folding and keeping away the clothes(really hate this).At least some of them.Staring at my baby mustard leaves.

Baby mustard leaves .When they grow a little older they have very pretty yellow flowers.Plus the leaves smell and taste amazing.

Thinking about the naughty sparrow that broke a few branches of my jasmine.

Trying to cook creamy matar masala without messing it up.

Not really doing a lot .

The brain needs a break. Making it a point to have the Indian soldiers in my prayers.

Hoping to go watch a movie like Gumnaami.

Indoor gardening can't battle the city pollution. But youcan improve the air you breathe indoor — Indoor gardening can’t battle the city pollution. But you can improve the air you breathe indoor

Hoping India and Delhi wakes up.to the idea of vertical gardening and green walls on all buildings to stay healthy and improve the countries lungs.

At this rate we won’t survive.

I wondered today at the news.

It’s only Bad news that makes the cut.

What about good news?

Why don’t these politicians work towards decreasing pollution ?

Why didn’t the Delhi government take preventive steps ?

Why didn’t they insist on growing green walls with every new building projects ?

Why do we always have to work backwards?

Why can’t we prevent?

Maybe we can.If you and me want to do something we can.

This studyfound that blogging about a relative suffering from cancer Helps in coping mechanism.

Can blogging help us fight this battle?

I think it’s not too late.We can still do a lot .

Can we give our children fresh air?

Can we give them sunshine?

Can we them a healthy life?

I am stuck in a small town in West Bengal .Not much here but the pollution is still there.

My home has 80 plants .That helps me .

1 to 3 per 100 square feet is said to be adequate.

Will you promise yourself to do a little for the environment ?

That will make this a very #Happy Sunday.

Let me know in the comment below,what your plan to do to help the environment and yourself?

Power of Storytelling :Fridayfotofiction (1)

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on March 25, 2018 13

When the Storm came

Clear blue sky and the azure sea looked perfect.
The water calmed her down.Sania really didn’t want to do this .But there really was no other way.

The other way was too difficult .
Taking the last swig from the bottle ,she stood up
Walking slowly towards the edge .
Not noticing the knot of angry clouds.
With one feet balanced on the platform she let her robe fall .
The last swim.

“Sania…..where are you?”
Ayushman’s voice jolted her
She turned .
Almost falling into the suddenly choppy waterfront!
Ayushman caught her.
“A storm is coming , don’t go swimming now!
Have you been drinking?”
A drop rolled off Sania’s eyes.

You don’t know when your loved one’s may be needing you.The problem with depression is , outwardly things may look perfect.Only one thing ,may be needed to topple the balance. Take care of yourself and those who need you.

Alcohol and other substance abuse can make situations worse.There’s always help .Don’t give up.

Danger signs for people at risk:

Depression.
Loss of interest.
Rage.
Irritability.
Humiliation.
Anxiety.

Don’t walk that path.Life is too beautiful .

Stories have the power of transforming lives . Of explaining difficult issues easily.

Depression and suicide is unfortunately commonplace nowadays.What’s it common is giving and getting help.

Be kind to yourself and others.You don’t know when you may be saving someone’s life .

I am writing all through November with

#NaBloPoMo Day 4

I am linking this up with

#Fridayfotofiction hosted by Mayuri and Tina.

Don’t forget to catch the other stories.

Thankful Thursday :My mental health

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on March 25, 2018 42

Thankful Thursday is the beginning of a link party ,I am Co-hosting with Tina .

The link parties are a great way to make new friends and have a great collection of themed stories for readers to read.

Why Thankful Thursday?

Wherever you are whatever you do , things ,people events in your life has made you what you are .

When you remember each one of them, you open up yourself to receive more such blessings .

Today I am grateful for having my mental health intact.A chip or two happens. I worry,get anxious , cry .I also rant and have mini breakdowns.

But overall I survive.

I wake up with a smile everyday.

Mental health and physical health goes hand in hand.Probably that’s why my fitness routine is such a mood elevator.

My family is the other factor which help keep my brain humming happily.

Gardening ,reading books,painting and blogging are the other tools I use for making my mind glow .

The unthankful heart discovers no mercies; but the thankful heart will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings.

Henry Ward Beecher

Do you have a thankful heart.Work on it, it’s there inside everyone.

Plants purify indoor air ,helps keep you fit and are creativity boosters.They also have a way of making you smile.

I am reading “The Intelligent Investor ” and diving into the Genius bloggers toolkit (I will tell you about the good ,bad and ugly ).I am thankful for Ryan and Kelly (of the Ultimate bundles )for giving me this opportunity .

What are you thankful for this Thursday?

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#SayYesToTheWorld 11 Startling Travel Secrets (11 is fave)

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on March 25, 2018 39

When I talk about eleven startling secrets about traveling, it’s not a post about best deals and destinations. It’s about my realization about how being a world traveler made me a better person.

When I was a little girl I used to study very hard. Guess why? My maternal uncle used to take us for summer holiday trips to different places. But this happened only when all the cousins were doing well. While this custom stopped with time and circumstances, my love for travel was forever.

Luckily the friend I married loves to travel too. While studying in Delhi for our PGs, we got married in our second year. We wanted to travel together married. We are both traditional that way. Also, I felt many of the Indian socio-economic-cultural norms help form deeper relations. They help us live and love freely without the burden of negative emotions. While love made us want to get married, our love of travel made marriage fun. Delhi is a cool place to travel from. Most of the major airlines have flights here. Comfort travel is high on my list, but more important are the simple insights into the human life we get.

My 11 Startling Travel Secrets: SayYesToTheWorld

#1 When in Bhutan I realized why the people here have such high happiness quotient. It’s about being close to nature. Believing you exist as part of them.

#2 Human lives are strung in chords of the same song, that all animals and plants on this beautiful world sing.

#3 When we traveled to Srilanka the food made me realize how similar we all are, even across borders.Why exactly men fight no one knows but we are all poorer for going to wars. Travel inspiration exists everywhere. Most often when you are traveling you realize your thirst for some more of the same or something different. Whatever it is, more you travel the more you want to travel!

#4 In Iceland I realized how beautiful the world will be if we all stopped to think and cared more.Nature in its beauty gives us gifts of love, positivity, compassion, and empathy. By cutting trees and disturbing the ecological balance, we destroy our own chances of happiness. Is that worth it?

#5 In Milan the vertical gardens on the cityscape made me realize that’s the solution to pollution.

#6 In Singapore the Botanic garden stole my heart. That’s on my dream list. A treehouse, with mountains on one side and the sea beach on the other.No harm in dreaming right? When you love the world, the world loves you right back!

#7 In Dubai the splendor of all things with the contrasting stories of immigrant workers made me realize.

#8 The only way to a happier and peaceful world is one where all are educated.

11 Startling Secrets about Travel #SayYesToTheWorld

While education is not a magic wand it will give you more choices.

The choice not to be bonded labor.
The choice to live life with dignity
The choice to live with family.

#9 It’d also during traveling with family that some of my best blogging projects appeared.

I blogged while waiting at airports. I blogged sitting in a coffee shop in Paris. All this was possible because the Internet travels with us.

#10 The power of technology and the power of positive thinking, together makes travel an opportunity like no other.

#11 Travelling opens up the heart, mind, and soul.

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It challenges my ability to adjust. It makes me look deep into your soul. It makes me thankful. A thankful heart is a happy heart. Travel makes me happy.

Celebrate life with a thankful heart.

My thoughts on how travel makes me open-minded:

I stop feeling like I know everything. This, unfortunately, lasts for the duration of travel. Then I start feeling like a super mom, Batman with Harry Potter all rolled into one! I realize how blessed I really am. I feel thankful for the kindness of strangers.I understand the role of population, natural resources, and health of a nation. I also realized some truths we all know, but need to travel to accept!

Read my full disclosure here. While all the realizations are heartfelt, the travels are virtual.

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