Nuggets & Pearls: Memorable Snippets for the Soul

By Ash Pradhan

Nuggets & Pearls, Memorable snippets for the soul, is a composition of over two hundred concise, memorable poems composed by author-poet Ash Pradhan.

Several snippets deliver a powerful message in just a few words, some with subtle humor, a skill mastered by the author. They are organized in chapters of ones self-development phases:
What Matters, Values, Attitude, Communication, Conduct, Health, Wealth, Success, Divinity, Art of life. As such, the book is a good practical guide for anyone interested in personal development.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Sep 26, 2013
• ISBN: 9781483685502

Ash Pradhan

Ash Pradhan was born in Mumbai, India, under the given birth-name Ashok in a loving family, has lived in the US for over forty years, and is settled in Reston, Virgina. All of Ash’s academic degrees, including a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, as well as industry practice, have been in the field of Electrical Engineering. After a long, successful career in engineering, Ash has felt a strong desire to express various aspects of life through poetry. He is currently capturing his thoughts and feelings in a series of poetry books, of which Cosmic Reflections, A soulful journey through life, was the first one; and Rhythms of Hearts, A charming sojourn with love and lovers, is the second one. The titles of his upcoming poetry books are: Nuggets & Pearls, memorable snippets ; Resonant Relations, about human relations; and Random Walks, about some of his life experiences.

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CONTENTS

Introduction

1. What Matters

Character

Inner Peace

Contentment

Detachment

Purpose

Voice

Wise & Stable

Strength

Common Sense

Tact

Courage

Peace Principles

Independence

Balanced Personality

Right Living

Right Giving

Freedom

Impediments

Precious Acquisition

Birth

Destiny

Fortune

2. Values

Root Qualities

Peace

Kindness

Trust

Thoughtfulness

Pragmatism

Endurance

Ethics

Perseverance

Goodwill

Conscience

Trust & Understanding

Terrible Triplets

Nightmares

Diversity

Bookstore

Décor

Twin Deities

3. Attitude

Optimism

Morale

Brightness

Tomorrow

Mood

Forgiving

Humility

Serenity

Perfection

World View

Smugness

Self-Centeredness

Egotism

Complacence

Ignorance

Clueless

Inference

Fault-Finding

Judgment

Negativity

Ego Check

Fear

Greed

Fear & Greed

Hate

Over-Generalizers

Small Minds

Filter

Own Deal

Aspirations

Imperfection

Dwarf

Captivity

Special

Others

Balanced Universe

4. Communication

Silence

Restraint

Silent Will

Discretion

Learning

Advice

Ignorant Opining

Skepticism

Imagination

Arguments

No No’s

Whining Opiner

Internet

Www

Secrets

Writers

Poetry

5. Conduct

Inner Silence

Introspection

Constants

Motivations

Humankind

East & West

Quantum Growth

Self-Scrutiny

Beauty

Soul Touch

Baggage

Paradox

Manhood

Self-Inhibition

Influence

Rare Find

Desired One

Trumpet

Pompous Ass

Tune-Up

Grenades

Personality Sides

Personalities

Pathways

Astronomical

Martyr

Options

Conflict

Revenge

Blind

Waste

Recognition

Choices

Insults

Lesson In Humility

Reflection

Effervescence

Impeccability

Nobility

Uniqueness

6. Health

Just Be

Existence

Willpower

Four S’s

Wholesome Living

Disorders

Hearts & Minds

Body Temple

Travel

Pursuit Of Happiness

7. Wealth

Fiscal Prudence

Inheritance

Security

Smart Investment

Richness

Byproduct

Wise Investment

Economy

Dichotomy

Financial Smartness

8. Success

Talent

Opportunities

Responsibilities

Success & Failure

Success & Fame

Giving

Journey

Greatness

Chances

Foundations

Stars

Reality

True Success

Lasting Success

Path Of Success

Forever Sunshine

Enlightenment Process

Funeral

Godsend

Head Over Heels

Value Of Life

Grievances

Shell

Musical

Turns

Startup

9. Divinity

The Realization

Divine Power

Spiritual Power

Presence

Companion

Garden

Trinity

Clarity

Talents

Thoughtrons

Sunshine

Whole

Inner Light

Self-Assurance

Soul Beat

Omnipresence

Alone

Fear Nothing

Angel Poets

New Dawn

Sprinkler

Destiny

Faith

Freedom

Parachute

Ownership

Boundaries

Mind Control

Dark Glasses

Science

Progression

Detours

Equalizer

Soul Energy

Great Healer

Grand Symphony

The Ultimate

Oneness

Alone

10. Art Of Life

Pillars

Acceptance

Nature

Conversations

Goals

Hope

Senseless

Plan

Life Transition

Full Life

The Box