Kevin

@excellence7 (3691)

Mauritius

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I turned 38 today

Kevin @excellence7 (3691) • Mauritius 1 May

Today is my birthday. I turned 38. How time flies ! Everything went so fast. I spent the day with my family. We went to the church in the morning. Then, after prayers, we went to have lunch at the nearest mall. My mom, dad,...

birthday

purpose

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Family boundaries and balance in marriage

Kevin @excellence7 (3691) • Mauritius 27 Apr

I did not really want to post this, but I felt the need to ask if anyone has had a similar experience. I am trying to understand the situation better and hear different perspectives. My wife can be difficult at times, and one...

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Breaking the overspending habit

Kevin @excellence7 (3691) • Mauritius 21 Apr

I have been overspending. I buy things that I want instead of what I need. I always tell myself that I will stop this habit but I am never able to do so. I will give you one example. It happens that I need to go to the...

expenses

money management

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I want to get a pet

Kevin @excellence7 (3691) • Mauritius 20 Apr

I am extremely confused about which pet animal should I get? I used to have pets (hamsters, bunnies, guinea pigs, etc.) and now I am considering getting a pet again, after a long time. The reason why I would like to get a pet...

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My parents are growing old

Kevin @excellence7 (3691) • Mauritius 19 Apr

Today, as we celebrated my brother's 39th birthday, I am realizing how fast everything is going around us. I will be 38 this year. Mom will be 58, and dad will 66. I remember, they were on their 30s when we were little boys. I...

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Reinforcing positive behaviors and good manners in children

Kevin @excellence7 (3691) • Mauritius 16 Apr

My son is 3 and will turn 4 this year. Due to my work, I used to be based in Johannesburg with my wife and son. My little one was around 1 when we moved to Johannesburg. There, it was just me, my wife and my son. It was a quiet...

children

behavior

manners

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Reflections on Time

Kevin @excellence7 (3691) • Mauritius 16 Apr

Time is flying fast. I have heard and even used this sentence on many occasions, but when we pause and think deeper - we realize that it's not time which is flying; time is actually moving at the same pace as used to move a...

time

reflections

life

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Miniature car collection

Kevin @excellence7 (3691) • Mauritius 13 Jun 24

I have recently started a new collection of small cars. I got inspired from my friend, who is fond of this. I bought nice Mini GTs miniature antique car, and they look so real. I want now to create an artificial track but which...

car

collection

mini gt

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The advent of ChatGPT and how it is changing the world

Kevin @excellence7 (3691) • Mauritius 30 May 24

ChatGPT has revolutionized the world of work. I have been using this since the beginning of the year, and it is actually being of great help. From reviewing contracts to drafting letters, the tool seems to be very efficient and...

chatgpt

artificial intelligence

work

technology

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Milestones & Setbacks

Kevin @excellence7 (3691) • Mauritius 28 May 24

Hello, I am posting after around three years. It has been a long journey; a roller coaster I would say. During these past three years, many things have changed in my life and here are some of the major milestones I have crossed...

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I practiced yoga this morning

Kevin @excellence7 (3691) • Mauritius 10 Jan 21

For many years, I have been willing to start practicing yoga but I wasn't disciplined enough to seriously start it. I resolved to finally start practicing yoga as from today. This morning, I woke up at 05:30 a.m. and walked...

yoga

daily life

discipline

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Far from my loved ones - a story of sacrifice

Kevin @excellence7 (3691) • Mauritius 9 Jan 21

I work miles away from my family and I miss my parents a lot. I never thought one day I will have to work in a different country, far from them but I truly have no choice as we have all struggles a lot in life and my current job...

home

family

parents

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I live in a national park

Kevin @excellence7 (3691) • Mauritius 3 Jan 21

I live and work in a national park situated in the heart of Africa. The park is immense and teeming with wildlife. Our organisation seeks to protect the park from poaching as we are located in a remote area. Apart from protecting...

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The first day of 2021

Kevin @excellence7 (3691) • Mauritius 1 Jan 21

The first day of 2021 has been just like the last day of 2020 for me. Time is a man-made concept and therefore the transition from year to another is an outcome of the same man-made concept too. This is the reason why I have not...

new year

2021

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3H30 Hours Left in 2020

Kevin @excellence7 (3691) • Mauritius 31 Dec 20

Today is the last day of 2020 and many countries have already stepped into 2021. Tomorrow will be a new day, new month and a new year. With a new year comes a new feeling. A feeling that things will be different, new and better....

2020

2021

new year

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Wisdom and age have nothing to do

Kevin @excellence7 (3691) • Mauritius 27 Dec 20

I believe that wisdom and age are two different things. So many people out there, who are on their fifties or above, often take pride in these sentences: "I have lived this life. I know what I am talking about" "I am elder than...

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My lessons learned from Covid-19

Kevin @excellence7 (3691) • Mauritius 26 Dec 20

We are living in a time which is very uncertain. Covid-19 has come as a bold reminder to us that nothing is permanent. We are all pilgrims on this planet and sooner or later, we will have to go. Covid-19 has taught me three...

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How do you spend your vacation?

Kevin @excellence7 (3691) • Mauritius 3 Dec 20

I work in a foreign country as an expatriate and due to Covid-19 travel restrictions, I could not make it home for almost nine months. When my country opened its borders recently, my boss approved two months' vacation for me....

vacation

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The role of a Guru

Kevin @excellence7 (3691) • Mauritius 25 Dec 19

In Hinduism, Guru (the Teacher who guides one to God) has a very significant role. Guru is revered with great respect and it is recommended that a student seeking spiritual enlightenment must surrender to the instructions of his...

guru

god

spirituality

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Do you want to quit your job and travel the world?

Kevin @excellence7 (3691) • Mauritius 25 Dec 19

These days, it's a popular trend to quit jobs and to travel. I see thousands of people doing this, not necessarily youngsters but people of all ages. To be honest, I want to do this too. I want to work for some more years and...

job

travel

world

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