Social Network – A ‘Boon’ or a ‘Bane’? By : Imran Choudhury. (Shillong,India)

Imran Choudhury. Social Network – A ‘Boon’ or a ‘Bane’? I update my Facebook status before I sit for my final exams, I check-in every time I use the restroom. I post selfies with my new-born nephew even before he is picked up from the hospital and I judge my IQ based on […]

Interview with Shillong’s rising DJ – Elton Pato. By: Paul Fernandes.

Elton Phankon. Interview with Shillong’s rising DJ- Elton Pato. By Paul Fernandes. Paul: Hello Elton, Can you introduce yourself to the readers of “Imagination Breathing” before we begin with the Interview? Elton: I am Elton Phankon and my stage name is Elton Pato. I am from a beautiful place named Shillong, which is in […]

In honor of Steve Jobs – Feb 24, 1955 – Oct 5, 2011. by : Paul Fernandes.

Paul Fernandes “If today was the last day of my life would I want to do what I’m about to do today?”- Steve Jobs. When I started “Imagination Breathing”, I wanted someone ,something to inspire me,so that I can inspire others through my work. I came across his talk on youtube he delivered at […]

Mahatma Gandhi – The man who had the secret for change. by :Paul Fernandes.

Paul Fernandes. Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869, and died on January 30, 1948. Today- 2nd October in India is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti. “You must be the change you wish to see in the world”. – Mahatma Gandhi. These words have inspired millions of people […]

Nothing is permanent. By :Paul Fernandes.

Paul Fernandes. Nothing is permanent. “All through my life, I have been tested. My will has been tested, my courage has been tested, my strength has been tested. Now my patience and […]

Keep your goals to yourself. by: Derek Silver

Keep your goals to yourself. (TED) – Derek Sivers:

Kids, take charge. (TED) by: Kiran Sethi

Kiran Sethi – The founder of the Riverside School in Ahmedabad. She has launched an initiative to make our cities more child-friendly.

Do you find it difficult to say “No” ? By: Paul Fernandes

Paul Fernandes. “It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart’s longing.” ― Oriah Mountain Dreamer, The Invitation. I always found it difficult to say “No” to people. Does it sound familiar in your case […]

Thank you Teachers. by: Paul Fernandes.

Paul Fernandes. “In teaching, you cannot see the fruit of a day’s work. It is invisible and remains so, maybe for twenty years”. – Jacques Barzun. In India, 5th of September is celebrated as teachers day. I take this opportunity to wish all the teachers – “A Happy teachers day”. […]

Problems need to be saluted with LOL . by: Evangel Nongpluh. Shillong,India.

Evangel Nongpluh. Problems need to be saluted with LOL . What if we find a quick and easy solution to every problem? If solution is provided easily life would be simple , right? or … May be boring!!! We won’t know how much our inner strength is, and […]

10,000 views, 86 countries in 3 months. By : Paul Fernandes

Paul Fernandes. 10,000 Views , across 86 countries in 3 months Thank you, Thank you, Thank you to each and every one of you for having viewed the site “Imagination Breathing”. Thank you for giving us your time. I would also like to thank all those you have contributed their articles, poetries and photographs. […]

Loving yourself. by Chitsiarho Po. Shillong, India.

Chitsiarho Po. Loving yourself. When I first wrote on “Imagination Breathing”, I hoped to touch atleast one soul, hoped being the key word. I never thought it would make such an impact. So I want to thank Paul Fernandes for giving me and many others the platform to reach out to the world. Now let […]

Do not take your friends for granted (Friendship day/week special) By:Paul Fernandes (Imagination Breathing)

Do not take your friends for granted (Friendship day/week special). I take this opportunity to wish all well-wishers of Imagination Breathing a Happy friendship day/week. Every friend is unique, some like to listen, some like to talk non-stop, no matter what, they are still our friends. Hope you have […]

I forgive you . (Anonymous)

(Anonymous/ identity withheld) I’ve been pretending that it was all a dream… but reality strikes me every now and then. A little girl loved her mama and her father, only 8 years old. knew not it was right or wrong, so she kept shut like she was asked to do..because she was a […]

Parents, a treasure to behold. by Chitsiarho Po

Chitsiarho Po. Parents, a treasure to behold. “We are so busy growing up, we often forget they are also growing old”. (unknown) This line caught my attention as I was looking through some quotes to start my article. I couldn’t help […]

“Time” says your past is gone. by Paul Fernandes

Paul Fernandes. “Time” says your past is gone. If “Time” was in the form of a person And you see it passing by you Some time gently and some time quick And you say to it carry on. One day you fall in love with this “Time” And like all other […]