Experimenting with my spring vintage look · Экспериментирую на тему моего весеннего винтажного образа

I have recently discovered myself adoring these hijabs:

Недавно поймала себя на том, как с восхищением рассматривала эти хиджабы:

I do not wear one in my day-to-day life but I have to say i do feel inner craving to looks that are both more discreet as well as charming and elegant. I have been in love with idea of combining a light coat and a kerchief since a year or so but you could see me wearing those only once or twice due to rapid shift in seasons and due to my traveling: I have experienced just a few days that were both not too cold and not too warm. This April-May the weather has been welcoming my favorite style. So being inspired by beautiful hijab ideas I selected few pieces of clothes for the following look:

Хиджаб не является моей ежедневной одеждой но, должна сказать, что испытываю все большее влечение к образам, которые одновременно целомудренны и очаровательны, элегантны. Я влюбилась в идею комбинировать легкое пальто и платок на голову около года назад, но эти элементы одежды можно было увидеть на мне лишь раз или два по причине быстрой смены сезонов и моих поездок: я застала всего лишь несколько дней, не столь холодных и не столь теплых. В этом году апрель и май своей погодой приветствуют мой любимый стиль. Будучи вдохновленной прекрасными хиджабами я выбрала несколько предметов одежды для следующего образа:

Please welcome Fayruza the 'Babushka' :) Пожалуйста, поприветствуйте Файрузу-матрешку :)

Kerchief - handmade, by me. Платок - ручной работы, сделан мной.

Clutch by Accessorize. Клатч Accessorize.

Sunglasses by Asos. Солнцезащитные очки Asos.

Ring, a gift from Tibet by gorgeous friend and designer Sabah Shirazi. Кольцо, подарок родом из Тибета от моей прекрасной подруги и дизайнера Сабы Ширази.

Heal boots by Zara. Сапоги на каблуках Zara.

Vintage tailored coat, family collection. Винтажное пальто, сшитое на заказ, из семейной коллекции.

Finally happy me :)) В конце концов, счастливая я :))

Hello Springggg · Здравствуй, Веснаааа ^_^

My song of happiness · Моя песня счастья

I discovered this lovely song last August when i was combining soundtrack for the Modern India cultural event i hosted at the House for Elderly People and People with Disabilities and i have absolutely fallen in love with it! I recommend it as a perfect song to those happy girls whose soul feels like singing and who want to dance round and round and spread energy of love ^^ It's a bit challenging to sing in Hindi but let's give it a try =) find the lyrics below and join me in greeting this beautiful day!

Я обнаружила эту прекрасную песню прошлым августом, когда составляла саундтрек для мероприятия, посвящённого современной Индии и проходивщего в Доме для пожилых людей и людей с неограниченными возможностями, я просто влюбилась в неё! Я рекомендую её как идеальную песню каждой счастливой девушке, чья душа поёт и кому хочется кружиться в танце счастья и излучать энергию любви ^^ Сложновато петь на Хинди, но я приглашаю вас попробовать =) ниже слова песни - присоединяйтесь ко мне в приветствии этого прекрасного дня!

Rabba Main Toh Mar Gaya Oye
Koi dil bekaabu kar gaya
Aur ishqa dil mein bhar gaya

Koi dil bekaabu kar gaya
Aur ishqa dil mein bhar gaya
Aankhon aankhon mein woh lakhon gallan kar gaya oye
Oh rabba main toh mar gaya oye
Shaddai mujhe kar gaya kar gaya oye
Oh rabba main toh mar gaya oye
Shaddai mujhe kar gaya kar gaya oye

Ab dil chaahe khamoshi ke honthon pe main likh doon
Pyaari si baatein kayi
Ho kuch pal mere naam kare woh, main bhi uske naam pe
Likhoon mulakaatein kayi
Ho pehli hi takni mein bann gayi jaan pe
Naina waina uske mere dil pe chapeh
Ab jaaun kahan pe, dil ruka hai wahaan pe
Jahaan dekh ke mujhe woh aagey badh gaya oye
Oh rabba main toh mar gaya oye
Shaddai mujhe kar gaya kar gaya oye
Oh rabba main toh mar gaya oye
Shaddai mujhe kar gaya kar gaya oye

Mausam ke azaad parinday, haathon mein hai uske
Ya woh bahaaron si hai
Sardi ki woh dhoop ke jaisi, garmi ki shaam hai
Pehli puhaaron si hai
Mera pyaar ka mausam bhi hai, lagey meri mehram bhi hai
Mera pyaar ka mausam bhi hai, lagey meri mehram bhi hai
Jaane kya kya do aankhon mein main padh gaya oye
Oh rabba main toh marr gaya oye
Shaddai mujhe kar gaya kar gaya oye
Oh rabba main toh marr gaya oye
Shaddai mujhe kar gaya kar gaya oye

Koi dil bekaabu kar gaya
Aur ishqa dil mein bhar gaya
Aankhon aankhon mein woh lakhon gallan kar gaya oye
Oh rabba main toh mar gaya oye
Shaddai mujhe kar gaya kar gaya oye
Oh rabba main toh mar gaya oye
Shaddai mujhe kar gaya kar gaya oye

Thank you, Lyrics Translate

Re-sequencing priorities · Меняя приоритеты

I was --> I want

One who does not put "God" in the first place, will not understand his/her role in this world and will know nothing about true life. I guess i could call this the next task of re-discovering myself, much more difficult than accumulation of energy but also more powerful. What is it about? It is about deep transformation of priorities. 
For women the way to self-actualization goes through exercising her belief in God and her family roles. Needless to say, her sincere and selfless service to God, her husband and children, implementation of her respect to other family members is a much bigger challenge than work. But as I observe it is also much more rewarding.
Understanding the fact that God comes first in the list of priorities is very crucial. On one side we must remember that neither family, nor work can be looked at as a source of happiness and strength. Everything: happiness, strength, - limitlessly come to us only from God. On the other side intimate relationships in family (and everywhere else) cannot be developed just like that, based only on physical nearness to each other. True intimacy becomes possible only when through connection with Divine energy based on expressing love to God and honest service to Him your heart is sensitized to love and service to another human being. Therefore one and especially woman has to focus on sustaining continuous strong connection with God prior to all other relations. Only in such frame of mind we gain calmness, purity and strength to see and value true nature of ourselves and people around us - beautiful nature of eternal soul and thus to fulfill our life mission.

Amazing today · Удивительное сегодня

Amazing #1

Source: Ислам в моей душе

Every day apart from the compulsory namaz I offer Suras, du'a and tasbee. My teacher explained to me that in religious practice time, place and circumstances (one's position/state) can make a difference when it comes to directing your praises and requests to God... For the one who is new to this it can be physically difficult. Frankly speaking I have just started learning spiritual practice so offering a prayer in full prostration for more than 5 minutes is a serious test of my patience and endurance. I often realize that I think of pain in recently injured knee, cramps in my hands, numbness in my toes and can't wait to end counting beads. BUT today I clearly felt the difference based on how I begin the prayer, precisely on whom I dedicate the prayer to. Let's be honest we praise God first of all for the benefit of our own souls, then for the people who are close us and then for those who we think need it. But how often do we do it without any selfish intentions? Just like that... For Him?
The moment I touched the prayer mat with my forehead and nose and delivered words that in Islam mark the beginning of everything "In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful" I felt I wanted to dedicate 41 repetitions of the main Sura of the Holy Quran in full prostration to... Himself...I believe saying a prayer in such way was never easier, faster and merrier as it was today ^^ I am amazed and can't believe it :)

Amazing #2

One of the most popular films on Islam The Message, 1977 - beautiful historical epos about birth and establishment of the religion was launched exactly 6 years prior to my birthday - on march 9 :) I confess, during the first attempt to watch this 3-hour movie couple of years ago I unapologetically fell asleep and could not see the true value of it. Today I couldn't stop my excitement and sometimes tears - our second "date" appeared to be so emotional and infected me with the power of faith :')

Amazing #3

After so many years I started doing embroidery again. Since last 2 weeks my attention has been focused on "team building": fabric, needles, threads, crystals and beads, embroidery hoops - everything had to be organized in one fine ornament I designed for my creative project... I cannot believe wonders my sudden needlework does to me as well as its results! It gives me wings.. I come up with ideas of ornamental stitches and stone motifs that are easily combined into the picture that is balanced and delightful to the eye.. Today the whole process became 2 times more meaningful to me: I came to know who is going to be the first owner of my handicraft, which adds enthusiasm and love I put into the work ^^ I also decided to gift all other samples I am about to embroider!

What am I feeling? It can be described in one word: "yay!" :D

Positive affirmation of the day · Положительная аффирмация этого дня

Thank you, Life Vest Inside!

Sunshine :)

 

Great picnic on a sunny autumn day!

Great autumn weather, beautiful nature-friendly neighborhood, few joyful and adventurous family members, good Maasdam, fresh French baguette and, of course, fire - sometimes that is all you require to be grateful and excited like this:

Beautiful morning song · Красивая утренняя песня

This is exactly how the below shared song makes me feel =) It adds sunshine to this rainy weather!

Good morning to you and may you have a wonderful day and week! *hug

Именно так я себя чувствую, когда слушаю песню, которой хочу поделиться с вами сегодня =) Она разбавляет дождливую осень солнечным настроением!

Доброе вам утро, и пусть этот день и вся неделя будут для вас чудесными! *обнимаю

The power of simple things

Thank you, Life Vest Inside!

"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around."

Breathe, Dream, Pray, Love · Дыши. Мечтай. Молись. Люби

"Breathe, Dream, Pray, Love" - most powerful song I have heard since quite some time and my today's morning motto =) My heart is full of joy and gratitude to God for His grace! I feel so blessed, so loved, so much happy... Like i have just touched a rainbow! I have no right to enjoy it without sharing...Who wants a hug? =) ... *HUG =))))

Is there anyone who'll - you know- be happy to such a beautiful beginning of his/her day or needs an act of kindness? Please share the song and your warm hug with such people and have a beautiful, kind...most superb day! Life is such "a short and crazy ride", let's not waste time!

Who wants a Madrasi curry treat? · Кто хочет угоститься Мадраси карри?

One of the greatest blessed gifts for any woman is ability to increase love in the world simply by cooking and feeding people. Girls I'll be happy to teach you one of the greatest recipes i have learnt while living in India - Madrasi curry. Let me know whether you are interested so when i am around we could meet, talk, laugh and cook together as well as create a good portion of good female energy for each other =)

Одним из самых больших подарков, которыми благославлена любая женщина, является способность увеличивать количество любви в мире, просто готовя еду и кормя ею людей. Девочки, я буду счастлива поделиться секретами приготовления одного из прекраснейших блюд, которыми я овладела, живя в Индии - Мадраси карри. Дайте мне знать, если вам интересно, и, когда я окажусь поблизости, мы сможем встретиться, поболтать, насмеяться и приготовить это блюдо вместе, как и сотворить хорошую порцию женской энергии друг для друга =)

A good morning dainty · Утреннее лакомство

My morning in order to be good has to be sweet =) I have recently discovered a beautiful way to treat myself for breakfast. Usual food - cottage cheese, dry fruits and nuts (particularly figs, hazelnuts and coconut flakes), condensed milk, honey, sweet spices (cinnamon and cardamom) - in a new shape. Nice'n'easy, baby =D

"Доброе утро - сладкое утро" -такой мой девиз. Недавно я открыла для себя красивый способ побаловать себя на завтрак. Обычная еда: творого, сухофрукты и орехи (а именно: инжир, лесной орех и кокосовая стружка), сгущённое молоко, мёд, сладкие специи (корица и кардамон), - в новой форме. Красиво и легко =D

My cozy and feminine autumn look · Мой уютный и женственный осенний образ

  

My wardrobe preferences have been shifting to more feminine looks since a couple of years. My love for dresses and skirts developed significantly when i discovered a "treasury" of vintage pieces at my family nest. Here i am wearing beautifully tailored emerald-green dress that used to belong to my mom. Accompanied by a hand-made golden waist-band, a vintage lace collar necklace and a big ring it feels so cozy for these autumn days, so girly and so much "me" =)

Get used to being happy! · Привыкайте счастливыми быть!

Source: Modern poetry/Современная поэзия

Привыкайте счастливыми быть! Просыпаться с улыбкой лучистой… И со взглядом по детскому чистым, Привыкайте друг друга любить… Научитесь плохое не звать, Предвещая заранее беды… Вы ведите другие беседы… Научитесь душой расцветать… Привыкайте добро замечать И ценить то, что жизнью даётся… И за счастьем бежать не придётся… Будет счастье за вами бежать! Научитесь подвоха не ждать От людей незнакомых и близких… Ведь у всех, у высоких, и низких Есть желание – счастье познать… Привыкайте не злиться на зло, А рискните помочь, разобраться… Если кто-то вдруг начал кусаться, Значит, в чём-то ему не везло… Научитесь прощенья просить И прощать… Вам судьба улыбнётся. И весна в вашу душу вернётся! Привыкайте счастливыми быть…  Ирина Самарина

Get used to being happy! To waking up with sunshine on your face… With a look that is childly pure, Fall into a habit of loving each other… Learn to not look for bad, Bidding fair misfortune … Engage in different conversations… Teach yourself to make your soul bloom… Become used to acknowledging kindness And appreciate what is given in life… And you will not have to chase happiness… Happiness will run after you! Learn not to expect any catch From the people that are known or unknown… Indeed all beings, short or tall Desire to experience happiness… Form a habit of not fighting anger back with anger, Instead take a risk to help and figure out… If somebody bites you, He may have been out of luck… Learn to ask for forgiveness And forgive…You’ll get a smile from your fate. And the spring will return into your soul! Get used to being happy…  Irina Samarina

Perfect song for this unexpectedly sunny morning · Идеальная песня для этого неожиданно солнечного утра

Author: Patrícia Almeida

How hard-core meat lover went veg · Как любительница мяса стала вегетарианкой

Сегодня, во Всемирный день вегетарианства, я поняла, что я тоже... Практически не помню вкус мяса, уже не скучаю по вкусу рыбы, не смотрю в сторону яиц.. и так без малого 4 месяца.
Что нужно для того, чтобы решиться на отказ от мяса/рыбы/яиц, если любишь всё это настолько, что можешь есть его на завтрак, обед и ужин? Сильнейший стресс, перевернувший мир с ног на голову, поиски жизненного баланса, изучение законов жизни - это много или мало? :) На самом деле, это лишь предыстория, а силой, которая привела к решению попробовать вегетарианство, оказалась сила звука - я просто послушала лекцию, решила попробовать и пробую до сих пор. Бывает, по ошибке или незнанию, не обладая чувством разности вкусов, я съедаю что-то, содержащее яйца. Переживаю из-за этого. Но радуюсь, что каким-то удивительным образом мне легко отказываться от некогда любимейших далеко не вегетарианских блюд: традиционного татарского балеша, глазированного кекса, тайского карри с курицей, солёной сёмги... Кухня для меня является площадкой для развития творческого мышления и безграничных экспериментов. Супермаркет - место "раскопок" новых ингридиентов и вкусов. Руководствуясь принципами аюрведы, осваивая новые блюда разнообразных кулинарных традиций, я нахожу способ для придания простым блюдам изюминки, а значит, растёт моё кулинарное мастерство :)Я чувствую, как пришла в равновесие и наслаждается моя пищеварительная система. Я ощущаю больше любви к миру, узнаю от других людей, что стала спокойнее. Возможно, это результат комплексных действий, предпринимаемых мной с целью разбудить в себе истинную женскую природу. Но, разве в то же самое время мы не то, что мы едим?

In pursue of new meaning of sickness · В поисках нового смысла болезни

Many of you already know that i am down with cold and fever. Since I had to use dictionary to find the word "fever" I suppose the last time I dealt with it was long-loooong ago. So much long ago so I had to address my friends for an advice on how to get back to life quickly :) Thanks to the great support and tips I have had 3 liters of magic hot cranberry-lemon-honey drink, have wrapped myself in a nice warm duvet, have been sweating resting "the nasty thing" out and am able to sort the experience of last two month of silence in my head and get back to blogging :)
There are no movies, books, music, food or any other entertaining things. It is all about sincere and meaningful interaction with people dear to my heart, self-listening, self-reflection, raising questions and finding answers that give an absolutely different feeling to my experience of being ill which is indeed pleasant so is worth sharing :)
To begin with I'd like to ask - what does illness usually mean to us? An undesired constraint on the way of life? A signal to weak health? A proof to the fact that something is wrong with us or against natural order? Can illness be only a negative event stating mistakes of our life or something more than that or even something else? I'd like to share few daring thoughts on this question.
As mentioned earlier I usually do not get sick, at least fever is never in the list of symptoms. You'd describe me as a strong girl but frankly speaking there was too much of strength factor in my life. I started developing deep relationships with feminine side of me few months ago. I have been learning the science of strength in gentleness and love and the science of visible weakness. It may sound crazy but maybe my sickness is meant to be a tornado that aims to destroy whatever is left of male strength: when you fall sick you can't be strong even if you really want? Maybe it is also meant to bring the winds of selfless care and attention to let gardens of femininity inside me bloom as never before? I cannot say for sure but after all these years i eventually allow myself to not worry about but enjoy the experience of being sick and being taken care of... i have felt my heart melting and my mind relaxing lately. I hope it to be a sign of a awakening "Sleeping Beauty" in me ^^ :D
To me the sickness has also become the opportunity to learn more about myself and my scopes for improvement. Ayurveda that has been overwhelming me since some time states that each organ can be connected to a scope of personality features and that by fixing the latter part of this connection we can influence our health state. Following this amazing method I have discovered few attributes of my character that my body identified as "in need of attention". These attributes are: humility, activeness, concentration of attention and self-awareness. I bet decision to create this post was meant to be right: I am working on improvement of all of them right here, right now :D
Can you recollect at least one event in your life when a perfect plan was interrupted by an unforeseen circumstance? It may not have been a pleasant experience. But would you rather agree that it was needed and thus it was right? It's too early to make any conclusions but maybe my sudden sickness is a signal that it is not the right time/way for something to happen and that my imperfect plan needs corrections?
The last but not least point to mention is that being sick is what actually makes me get back to my regime of the day. I had to hold it on due to religious fast and traveling. I have dreamed of making it basis of my day-to-day life but as it usually happens waited for the right day :) Starting following it again now when I am sick feels so natural to my organism. It does not protest against but welcomes this healthy habit ;)
I suppose, no more words but one - thank you! ^^

Wake up and be awesome!

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Let's get the day started · Начнём наш день!