Dulee Paranavitana

When I was searching the most searched questions on Google, this popped up. This question is a deeply philosophical one. Over the years, philosopher's have debated and argued about this question over and over again. They have given and come up with different answers to this question.   I hope, in this article, to answer this question to the best of my abilities.  In my opinion, we are the agents who imbue life with meaning. Our lives acquire meaning depending on how we decide to spend our energy. For example, we may choose to live a productive life, pursue our dreams, and try our best to achieve our goals and ambitions. I believe this is a life well-lived, and thus, this kind of life can be said to be meaningful. Life can throw different obstacles. Our lives can be riddled with other issues, and we might question the meaning of our life. However, there are various things you can do as a person to make your life meaningful.   For example, living in the moment, li...

A resume is the piece of paperwork needed for you to apply for a job. It summarises your experiences, qualifications and achievements. It is supposed to capture the highlights of your professional academic and career-related milestones. There is no one right way to write a resume. But a resume needs to have a good structure so that it is clear and coherent. It will help if you highlight your qualifications and achievements so that an employer feels like you are worth their time. The resume structure depends on your background, experience and the job that you are applying for. However, every resume needs to have a few key sections such as previous job experience, academic qualifications and other achievements such as certifications and awards. These will help entice and engage the reader. The first section is the contact section. Include your full name, your city, state, postal code, and your contact number. Then you need a professional summary. This is called your professional statemen...

How to create a blog on blogger? Starting a blog is pretty easy! All you need is an internet connection and a laptop. You can start it on a platform like a blogger for free. Here I will be talking about how to start a blog on blogger. Blogger is free to use and easy to master! It is pretty much like the word! Blogger is user friendly! You can quickly learn to use a blogger to create your blog! Create a google account Chances are you already have one! Then go to google and sign in to your account and use the google search engine and type in blogger and it's going to take you to the blogger website.  Decide on a blog title. Decide on a blog title such as health and fitness or even something as unconventional as mythology. You can write about anything you are passionate about and write about anything. Chances are there will be people around the world who are passionate about what you are passionate about! Create a post You can do this yourself or hire someone from sites like Fiverr. I...

Tidy your stuff Usually, we don't have enough time to tidy things up when we are busy. So if you are bored, that means that you have a lot of time on your hands. So why not use that time productively and declutter! Organize your stuff, be it your workspace, your drawers, your wardrobe! Now is the chance to get something done while you have the time! Time is finite, and it is essential not to waste it! Take an online course. There are so many free online courses out there. If you are into it, you can get certified as well. Google's digital garage offers certificates for specific classes as well! Why not grab these while you are killing time. There are plenty of other sites to take online courses as well! Coursera, Edx, Futurelearn, Udemy are some of these sites with plenty of free online courses.  Listen to a podcast. There are plenty of these available online. Take a topic that you are interested in and go and check out the available podcasts online. If you are into literature ...

So I was googling the most asked questions on Google and found that people want to know how to write a cover letter. There are plenty of online resources offered on writing cover letters. If you don't feel that you are up to writing a cover letter yourself, you can go over to Fiverr and contact me there, and I will write you a cover letter for an affordable price! A cover letter plays a vital role in the job application process. It is essential to put in the time and effort to write a good cover letter. A good cover letter will help you land your dream job and help you land many interviews.  The main things to include in a cover letter are a brief description of who you are, your interest in the position you are applying for, and demonstrating why you are a good fit for the job you are applying for! It adds a special touch to the resume and compliments it! The header of the cover letter should have your name, contact number and email address. Then it would help if you used include ...

My Musings is a book of poems, which is the first book I published, is now available in paperback and ebook format. Publishing my writing has been my long dream, and I'm so happy that I achieved it. I didn't study literature at school. I am a self-made author though I did enrol in many online literature courses, which were very helpful. I learned a lot. In this modern-day and age, you can learn anything if you have access to the internet. There is so much good material out there for free. Make the best use of them and learn as much as possible. There are sites like Coursera, Edx, Futurelearn that offer plenty of literature courses for free. All you need to do is enrol in them and learn as much as possible. I wrote my Musings with a broad audience in mind. I wanted my poems to be accessible to everyone. I used straightforward language as much as possible so that it could be read and enjoyed by anyone. I wanted to reach as many readers as possible and thought that using simple la...

Poetry is a universal medium. Poetry has a long history. From the epics of Homer to poems of Slyvia Plath, there are different types of poems. School might have put you off of reading poetry. Poetry has a lot to offer. There are many reasons why you should read poems. Here are some of the reasons I think you should read poetry. You will likely find more reasons to read poetry if you take the time to enter into this beautiful world. Why not read this article and decide for yourself? Poetry is not only fun. It is therapeutic! So let's dive right in. Poetry helps us develop empathy. No matter what our profession might be having empathy, or the ability to empathise with people will take us a long way. Knowing what others want and how to interact with them will help us become better people. We will also be able to become better people and earn respect if we learn to empathise with others. Not only will it broaden our understanding of people, it will also help us form stronger connection...

Often we find ourselves thinking that we are not worthy or suitable to be in a particular position. Even when we accomplish and achieve things in life, we often end up feeling less than adequate. We think that we aren't good enough or that we don't deserve to have certain things. Low self-esteem and self-worth are the root causes of this. But all is not lost. With a bit of patience and persistence, you can foster that elusive trait which goes by the name "confidence." Practice, Practice, and Practice more When we want to learn a new skill, we do it repeatedly until we can do it without thinking twice. If we want it badly enough, that is the way most people go about achieving their goals. You can apply this same principle to learning how to be confident. Confidence is a feeling. It is a state of mind and should be lived and practised. The more you practice, you will gradually get better at it. If you practice long enough, it will become a habit, and you will be able to...

There are many reasons why you should consider picking up a good book. With so many alternatives available, you might ask, "why to waste your time on books when you can just watch the movie." Listed below are few reasons why I think everyone should read. I have missed many other reasons, but without further ado, here they are: If my reasons aren't good enough for you to start reading, it is essential to keep in mind that some of the most successful and wealthiest people read daily. They have attributed their success to their reading habit and have vouched on the benefits of reading and the critical role in their journey towards success. So, if you hope to be successful and productive, reading might be a habit you should consider picking up. Here are some reasons why you should read. I hope this gets you motivated to read more every day. Books offer a glimpse into the minds of great thinkers. Some books cannot be accurately portrayed in movies. Just think about it. Movies ...

As a writer in 2012, I started my journey while I was stuck with my A levels, doing biology that I didn't enjoy very much. I wouldn't say I liked it. As an outlet, I used to write poetry. I was depressed, so most of my poetry was dark and depressing as well. But then I read J K Rowling's story. Her life was a lot like mine, as I, too, was an avid reader just like her and loved writing good stories. I enjoyed writing stories as it gave me relief and helped me appreciate myself very much. I loved to write fantasy and read fantasy. I spent my time slipping into my worlds and making up stories and backstories for my heroes and heroines. Some might say that I was trying to escape my problems. But I would like to say otherwise. I learned a lot. I took courses on Coursera and learned more and more about writing. I also took classes on youtube by renowned fantasy authors such as Brandon Sanderson. I devoured books, especially books on writing. I enjoyed reading about how authors st...

What is Content Writing? Content writing is everywhere. From this blog post, you are reading the videos you watch on Youtube, the Facebook post you liked, and everything on the internet counts as content. Therefore, the person who writes these scripts, articles and posts are called content writers. There are plenty of content writers everywhere. Some work as freelancers and offer their services on Freelancers, Upwork, Fiverr and People per hour. What distinguishes one content writer from another is their knowledge of the topic, writing style, wit, clarity and understanding of SEO. You don't need a degree to become a content writer. However, having one will improve your job prospects if you plan to work for a company or organization. Nevertheless, it would help if you had good grammar and be interested in research. Before writing any content, it is essential to have a clear idea about your writing goals. You need to have enough knowledge, understanding, and expertise about the topic...