Before passing on this award, I just want to say you all that, more than the award, this post is all about a message which I want to send to you all.
This December I got lot of things to cheer about. Of course the biggest one, I have already mention in my post” a perfect reason for celebration”. Now one more is going to be added to that list.
I was awarded with “Candle Lighter Award” by one of my most favorite people “Melissa“, Author of the blog “Play101“ on 28th Dec 2011.
This award is a special one, as I received it from not only a wonderful writer, TV News Reporter and Anchor but also from a wonderful human being. If you have n’t visited her blog yet, then you are missing something for sure. One more thing I want to mention about Melissa that, she has the ability to read the writer’s mind. Each time she commented on my post, she always mentioned that line in her comment, which I found the best while writing the same.
Before I will pass this award to my blogging friends, I will like to share something. When I came across this award for the first time, I found its name very appealing. As “Candle” is something each one of us use for different purpose, like avoiding the darkness, or to help us study to avoid the ignorance, to add little bit of romance in to our life or to meditate to develop the inner sense.
So candle, some how bring love, care, inspiration, peace in to our life; more than any thing else we badly need it, when we no more want to deal with darkness. So this time I am going to thank all those people, who bring love, care, inspiration to blogosphere.
I have n’t got an Oscar or Nobel prize; so with out taking more time, I am going to pass this award to some of my blogging friends, who helped me, who inspired me and made my journey in this world beautiful by making there presence feel everyday. I am just wishing you “all the best”. May you people get lot of happiness, success & peace in your lives in coming days. And if you can believe me than, from my bottom of my heart, I am saying “thank you” to all of you for making my existance felt.
What is Candle Lighter Award-
This award is for those bloggers whose words light the way through the blogosphere. It originated for blogs “that bring light to the world [and offer] inspiration, hope, optimism, good advice, faith filled assurances, and even humor.”
There are no rules for this award. It’s just a way of pointing out inspirational blogs. To that end, I would like to pass the “Candle Lighter Award” on to the following blogs: (in Random order)
- munchow
- She’s a Maineiac
- writingfeemail
- Becky Green Aaronson
- Lenore Diane
- mj monaghan
- the island traveler
- Priya
- Christal – Success Through Authenticity
- winsomebella
- krismerino
- brittany220
- mariner2mother
- Angelia Sims
- Elyse
- magsx2
- Barb
- Mufidah Kassalias
- jakesprinter
- aRVee
- Addie
- Joe
- Maxi Malone
- Wolke’s Welt
- SaraPey
- bittercharm
- Nel
- Patti Kuche
- MoonLightened
- Mostly Bright Idea by Charles
- Jackie L. Robinson
As this award has no rule, so I am going to give the award to giver also.
I will not miss a chance to say “thank you” to all those people, who visited my blog silently without making their presence felt. I did n’t get the chance or else might be you people did n’t give me a chance to find you or to know you better, in this journey till now; but I respect and care for you all; I really do. Hope we will know each other better in coming days.
Wish you all my dear people a happy & prosperous new year….. May this journey of sharing joy, happiness, love, emotion, laugh, sadness, regrets & hope continues…..
wolke205
December 29, 2011
Thank you Arindam & Congrats to you, you deserve this award. Your posts are always so heartwarming with a lot of humor 🙂
I wish to you a happy new year, may all your dreams come true. Keep on blogging 🙂
Hugs, Frauke
Arindam
December 29, 2011
Thanks a lot Frauke. 🙂
At last now i can mention you by your own name. 🙂
You deserve this award for sure. Keep posting, and keep on spreading your thoughts.
Lenore Diane
December 29, 2011
Thank you for the award, Arindam. May your blogging light continue to shine.
Arindam
December 29, 2011
It was just to thank you, for all the inspiration you always give.
And thank you for this wonderful wish.
Elyse
December 29, 2011
Thanks from me to you, Arindam — and Congratulations, too. May 2012 be a wonderful year for you!
Elyse
Arindam
December 30, 2011
Thanks a lot Elyse and congrats to you too. 🙂
I am also going to wish the same for you. May 2012 be a wonderful year for you too. May you get lots of happiness in the coming year.
mj monaghan
December 29, 2011
My friend – another award that you are truly deserving of!! 🙂
As I’ve said before, you are one of the brightest lights in the blogging world, and we really appreciate you! Nobel Prize, next for you ;).
Thank you as well for passing this award on to me. I am humbled to be recognized by some of my favorite people!
Arindam
December 30, 2011
Thanks a lot Mj! 🙂 You are such an inspiration for all of us. After reading your comment, i have already started writing my Nobel prize acceptance speech. 😉
And congrats to you too!!
JMishra
December 29, 2011
Arindam, first of all I want to congratulate you on receiving your Candlelighter Award. You are most deserving, and even though I’m new to your blog, I enjoy your honesty and inspiration. You have a fresh way of seeing things. Secondly, I want to thank you SO MUCH for extending the award to my blog. Honestly, I got a bit emotional. I’m new to blogging but was so adamant about having an inspirational blog that might touch others. You’ve given me a little validation and the incentive to keep going. Thank you again, and thanks for being you.
Arindam
December 30, 2011
Thanks a lot. 🙂 Thank you foe these beautiful words you said about me.
And congrats to you, you may be new but you have a nice blog. The main reason behind creating this post is to help everyone find each other. I know all those people i mentioned in this list are wonderful people, so i want all of them to know each other. 🙂
You are doing a great job with your blog, so keep doing what you are doing. Wish you all the best. 🙂
magsx2
December 29, 2011
Hi,
Congrats on your award, you have certainly earned it. 🙂
I wish you all the best for the New Year, and hope all your dreams come true.
Arindam
December 30, 2011
Thank you Mags! 🙂
Congrats to you too!!
Wish you all the happiness, success and peace in the coming year. 🙂
krismerino
December 29, 2011
Congratulations… its definitely deserved… and a very heartfelt “thank you” as well. I hope 2012 is just wonderful for you.
Arindam
December 30, 2011
Thanks Krismerino. 🙂 and a big congrats to you. Wishing you all the happiness in 2012. 🙂
winsomebella
December 30, 2011
Thank you Arindam…….you are an inspiration to many of us!
Arindam
December 30, 2011
Thank you. You are a true inspiration for all of us. Each word you write in your blog, inspire us, motivate us and make us all feel good.
Wishing you a very happy new year. :):
writingfeemail
December 30, 2011
I like this best – the quote ‘better to light a single candle than curse the darkness’ coming immediately to mind. You are a bright light Arindam and are shining on those of us within the blogosphere. To be awarded by you is special and my appreciation true. Thank you dear friend. Happy, merry, wonderful, 2012!
Arindam
December 30, 2011
Thank you Renee. As always your beautiful and inspiring words made my day and congrats to you too.
Wish you happiness, joy, peace, success in coming year. 🙂 Wish you a wonderful 2012!!
She's a Maineiac
December 30, 2011
Congrats on your award, Arindam! Thanks for showing your appreciation to the other blogs as well!
Arindam
December 30, 2011
Thanks a lot Darla. 🙂 I just wanted to thank you all & wish you all the best for the coming year, through this post. Thank you for all the support and inspiration.
mariner2mother
December 30, 2011
Congratulations Arindam, on your wonderful recognition. And I am honored to receive it from you. Have a truly inspired 2012!
Arindam
December 30, 2011
Thanks a lot and a big congratulations to you!!
As i have said you before, i am going to remember Your post “my Son, My Teacher” for a long time ; where you mentioned about, “where I end, where my responsibilities stop, and where others’ begin” was simply brilliant.
Wishing you a wonderful and peaceful 2012!! 🙂
happykidshappymom
December 30, 2011
Hi Arindam, I knew this was the perfect award for you! 🙂 I am so humbled to read your acceptance post. Thank you so very much for all of the wonderful things you said about me. Your words do light up my day.
I think your post is the most beautiful acceptance post I’ve ever read. I so enjoyed your take on what a candle is for. To light, as you said, the darkness, the ignorance, so that we may add romance and sense to our lives. So touching!
I wish you all the best for the coming New Year. I am certain many more awards await you.
Arindam
December 30, 2011
Thank you Melissa. 🙂 That’s why i always wait for your comment, each comment of yours make me feel really good. And you really are a big support.
I wish you, all the happiness, success, peace and joy for the coming new year, Melissa. You are a wonderful person, just be what you are. 🙂
arbohl
December 30, 2011
Beautiful! So sweet. And I agree, the candle is the perfect symbol for an award like this!
Arindam
December 30, 2011
Thanks a lot Arbohl. 🙂 You have a wonderful blog. I hope we will be in touch through our blogs in coming year. Wishing you happiness & success for the coming year!!
Becky Green Aaronson
December 30, 2011
Congratulations, Arindam, and thanks for nominating me and so many others as well!
May the spirit of creativity continue to shine brightly in the new year for you!
Arindam
December 30, 2011
Thanks a lot Becky and congratulations to you too!!
I wish your book, which is going to be published in 2012 to be huge success. Wishing you all the happiness, peace and success in the coming year. 🙂
the island traveler
December 30, 2011
Thanks my friend. I’m honored and I hope I got to live up to the name and what this award stands for. The world does need a people who shares a piece of themselves as light and inspiration for others. In a way I do even need for myself when days gets a bit gloomy. Happy New Year Bro. Hears to an amazing year ahead for all of us…..
Arindam
December 30, 2011
Congrats to you bro. 🙂
You are lining up to the name and what it stands for. SO do not worry about that. You always share happiness, inspiration and your deepest emotions beautifully by not only writing in your blog, but also commenting on others. Do not try to change anything about yourself, you are a great person.
Wishing you a very happy and wonderful new year. Best wishes to you and your family!!
dearrosie
December 30, 2011
Congratulations on winning the award Arindam. I think you wrote a lovely acceptance post – especially like what you said about candles.
(I didn’t know that Melissa was a TV News Reporter and Anchor!)
Arindam
December 30, 2011
Thanks a lot 🙂 Yes i just wanted to thank every one just before end of this year, so i wrote this post, to send a note to all.
I can’t believe you did n’t know those things about Melissa. 🙂
Thank you for the visit and this comment. Wish you a wonderful & happy new year 2012. 🙂
Addie
December 30, 2011
Thank you, Arindam. I accept this same award as a New Year’s gift. I see you’ve been congratulated by many already. Mine is a simple message that you keep on enlightening us with your heartfelt writing.
May you be more prosperous this 2012. 😀
Arindam
December 30, 2011
Yes, this award i share with you all to send my best wishes to you all only,
And your message may be simpler than other, but equally touching.
Thank you & Congrats to you!!
Wishing you a wonderful & prosperous new year Addie. 🙂
Joe
December 30, 2011
There aren’t words to describe you Arindam. If I had to try I’d use words such as thankful, inspiring, appreciative, whole-hearted, graceful, and motivating. Since I’ve started blogging, you’ve visited my blog the most, so it is no surprise that I want to say a huge “Thank You” to you for all YOUR support and motivation.
Job well done Arindam! I don’t have to say this but I’m going to anyways…keep up the great work!
Arindam
December 30, 2011
You are too kind Joy. 🙂 You made my day with this comment of yours. Although i am not sure if i deserve it or not. But a huge thank you buddy, for a comment, which made me feel really good.
You are a wonderful writer, that’s why i keep on visiting your blog and i want others to pay a visit to your blog to see, what is there stored for them.
I am going to say the same thing what you said, Thank you for your all your support and motivation.
Take care!!
Wish you & your family a very happy and prosperous new year!!
My Last Pen
December 30, 2011
nice one.. I remember when I give whole day recollection for high school student (youngers). I also did this before.. youngers will say, Sorry because.. Thank you because…. and I promise…
Arindam
December 30, 2011
Nice one!! Yes that thing happens with everybody and it’s really funny! 🙂
Thank you for the visit and comment. I really appreciate it.
Wish you a very Happy New Year 2012. 🙂
aRVee
December 30, 2011
Congrats Arindam and thanks for the nomination!
Happy New Year my friend! 🙂
Arindam
December 30, 2011
Thanks Arvee & congrats to you!
Wish you a wonderful year coming ahead my friend. 🙂
aRVee
December 30, 2011
..and you have a wonderful new year ahead of you too my friend… 🙂
brittany220
December 31, 2011
Aww thank you Arindam!! 🙂 And congrats on the award in the first place! I like the idea of the candle award the way you describe it!
Arindam
December 31, 2011
Thank you Brittany and congrats to you too! 🙂
Patti Kuche
December 31, 2011
Congratulations Arindam and thank you so much for the love, care and inspiration you bring to the blogosphere! Happy New Year to you and long may the light shine from your candle!
Arindam
December 31, 2011
Thanks a lot Patti. 🙂 and congrats to you too.
Wish a very Happy & Prosperous new year too. 🙂
Mal
December 31, 2011
Congratulations on getting the award…well done! I must thank you for visiting my blog…greatly appreciated!
Hope you have a fantastic, blessed 2012! 🙂
Arindam
December 31, 2011
Thanks a lot. You have a nice blog. Looking forward to read more from you.
And welcome to my blog. 🙂
Wish you a very happy & prosperous new year. 🙂
Angelia Sims
January 1, 2012
Thank-you sooooo much! I am beyond honored. I am humbled, and so very appreciative. You are definitely a light that shines brightly. Thank-you for being that beautiful glow in our hearts.
Arindam
January 1, 2012
Wow! Angelia your words brought a big smile in my face. Thank you & congrats!
Wish you all the best for the coming year. 🙂