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’You are Important’
25th March, 2023 You have this one life. How do you want to spend it? Apologising? Regretting? Questioning? Feeling sad? Hating yourself? Running after meaningless
’Winning Lobster’
24th March, 2023 Hierarchies are everywhere. It is often argued that they are a social construct, invented to allow certain people to have power over
Salute our Heroes
23rd March, 2023 चूमा था वीरों ने फांसी का फंदा, यूँ ही नहीं मिली थी आजादी खैरात में।। On the Shaheed Diwas, today, Let us
Happy Navratras!
22nd March, 2023 The beginning of spring and the beginning of autumn are two very important junctions of climatic & solar influence. These two periods
‘What is Evil?’
21st March, 2023 I recently read a book called ‘Evil- The science behind humanity’s dark side’ by Julia Shaw. It looks at why people do
‘Look for the Extraordinary in the Ordinary’
20th March, 2023 Two masons were approached by a reporter who asked the first mason, “What are you doing?” His response was to complain that
5 More Minutes
19th March, 2023 A woman sat down next to a man on a bench at a playground park one fine Sunday Morning. “That’s my son
‘Life is What You Make it’
18th March, 2023 You will always be given a bare wall, add the colours that you like to create a life that you want. “If
Perspective- Pale Blue Dot
17th March, 2023 The following excerpt from Carl Sagan’s book ‘Pale Blue Dot’ was inspired by an image taken, at Sagan’s suggestion, by Voyager 1
Humility – Character in Action
16th March, 2023 Sam Rayburn served as the Speaker of the House of Representatives in the United States Congress for seventeen years. As the Speaker
‘Delayed Gratification’
15th March, 2023 In today’s day and age of one click purchases & immediately accessible information, instant gratification is seen as the norm though it
‘The Real Reason for our Blessings’
14th March, 2023 There is a cafe near my house which is mostly full of customers & we invariably have to wait. I have noticed
‘Go Slow, Go Far’
13th March, 2023 Most young tree saplings spend their early decades under the shade of their mother’s canopy. Limited sunlight means they grow slowly. Slow
’Live Life’
12th March, 2023 Life is like one of those races in nursery school, where you race with a marble in a spoon kept in your
‘Build Some Slack – Wasting Time can be a Great Thing’
11th March, 2023 Recently read this wonderful piece by Morgan Housel, the author of ‘Psychology of Money’ on building slack and free time in your
‘Be Curious and Learn’
10th March, 2023 Back in early school, at some point, we were all introduced to Alice, the girl whose sense of wonder at the world
Querencia
09th March, 2023 “Within you there is a stillness and sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.” Querencia, A Spanish
‘Celebrate Life’
08th March, 2023 Any excuse to celebrate is good, the nature of the spirit is celebration. Holi is associated with Mal Utsav (smearing of Colours).
’True Leadership’
07th March, 2023 In his memoirs General Douglas MacArthur wrote about his first meeting with Emperor Hirohito after the end of the 2nd World War:
“HIRE CHARACTER; TRAIN SKILLS.”
06th March, 2023 History has it that when the ancient Chinese decided to live in peace, they made the Great Wall of China; they thought
Relax
05th March, 2023 What does it mean to relax? Despite hearing this term thousands of times during the course of our lives, very few people
Quitting While You’re Ahead, or at least Before You’ve had too Much.
04th March, 2023 Commenting on how he lived to 97, John D. Rockefeller’s doctor said the oil tycoon “gets up from the table while still
‘NECESSITY BECOMES A RITUAL’
03rd March, 2023 Swamiji had a pet cat, which licked food off all the plates and bowls at dinner-time. So the swami told one of
“What’s Really Important?”
02nd March, 2023 Keep Asking Yourself, “What’s Really Important for me?” It’s easy to get lost and overwhelmed in the chaos, responsibilities, and goals of
“Practice Being in the “Eye of the Storm”
01st March, 2023 Storms are a natural part of life. They come in the form of the death of a loved one, disease, job loss,
Anchoring
28th February, 2023 The Mongols ruled most of central Asia before their leader, Chenghis Khan, led them on an ill-fated campaign into what is now
Be yourself, Be Kind.
27th February, 2023 There was once a newspaper vendor who had a rude customer. Every morning, the customer would walk by, refuse to return the
Slow Dance
26th February, 2023 Here is a poem written by child psychologist David L. Weatherford, I read some years back and again recently. This is one
’Be Thankful’
25th February, 2023 ‘The more you thank life, the more life gives you to be thankful for.’ A construction supervisor from the 16th floor of
‘Mistakes’
24th February, 2023 When I started using a pen in my primary school, and I made a mistake, I would try hard to erase it
Blue Bird Event
23rd February, 2023 Bluebird is a lucrative opportunity that you come across unexpectedly, without much effort. The term is often used by sales professionals when
‘Visualize The Life You Want’
22nd February, 2023 The dream will manifest. The worry will subside. The right people will appear. The results you wanted will happen. The Universe will
Do Good & Good will Come to You
21st February, 2023 Doing good is not just about donating money or volunteering your time to help those in need; it’s also about being a
‘The Tree of Life’
20th February, 2023 Some years ago, I went to Bahrain. A Friend took me to see a national landmark there called “The Tree of Life.”
‘Adopt the Pace of Nature’
19th February, 2023 Just take a look at nature. She has been asleep, resting and waiting these past winter months knowing that there will be
‘Happy Mahashivratri’
18th February, 2023 ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात् ॥ Om, We Worship the Three-Eyed One (Lord Shiva), Who is Fragrant (Spiritual
‘Let go & Move on’
17th February, 2023 ਆਗਾਹਾ ਕੂ ਤ੍ਰਾਘਿ ਪਿਛਾ ਫੇਰਿ ਨ ਮੁਹਡੜਾ (ਅੰਗ ੧੦੯੬) Agaha ku traang piccha pher na muhadharha (ang 1096) Agaha – future Traang
‘Take this Quiz’
16th February, 2023 You don’t actually have to take the quiz. Just read straight through, and you’ll get the point. 1. Name the five wealthiest
Questions I ask Myself before Sleeping
15th February, 2023 If you want to improve, you have to ask yourself the right questions. Self-reflection is the key to all personal development. People
‘Express your Love’
14th February, 2023 Author Stephen Levine asks the question, “If you had an hour to live and could make only one phone call – who
Role of Money in Relationships
13th February, 2023 It is Valentine Week and Love is in the air. You must be wondering why we are talking about money in a
‘Hug Day’
12th February, 2023 Valentine’s Week is here. Every year, Valentine’s Week is celebrated with a whole lot of grandeur and pomp all across the world.
Be Happy!!!
11th February, 2023 This story is about a beautiful rich lady who complained to her psychiatrist that she felt that her whole life was empty,
“Has the Water Entered my Ship?”
10th February, 2023 In 1923, nine of the wealthiest people in the world met at Chicago’s Edgewater Beach Hotel. Their combined wealth, it is estimated,
Money Habits
09th February, 2023 Money habits is a complicated subject. There’s a human element that can defy logic – it’s personal, it’s messy, it’s emotional and
‘Live in the Present’
08th February, 2023 To a large degree, the measure of our peace of mind is determined by how much we are able to live in
’Reality Distortion Field’
07th February, 2023 A reality distortion field (RDF) involves the ability to block out distractions, fears, and doubts in an effort to focus on a
‘YOU are the Medicine’
05th February, 2023 Self care and rest means recognising your needs before you begin to struggle and crash. The need for building emotional strengths and
Enjoy the Journey
04th February, 2023 I recently reread the ‘Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance’ (ZAMM) which is an autobiography of American writer and philosopher, Robert
Precious Gift
03rd February, 2023 “We give little when we give of our possessions but we give much when we give of ourselves”, said Al Mustafa in
‘Life Isn’t Fair’
02nd February, 2023 A friend of mine, in response to a conversation we were having about the injustices of life, asked me the question, “Who
Budget Day
01st February, 2023 It’s the Union Budget day! Budget is like life. It is all about balancing; Balancing priorities, Balancing what you have & what
“The 5*5 Rule -Will This Matter 5 Years from Now?”
31st January, 2023 Sometimes, it can be all too easy to feel as though everything is going wrong. You are rushed off your feet, are
‘Don’t Quit’
30th January, 2023 My favourite Monday morning reminder, when i feel like giving up is this wonderful poem. It definitely gets me charged up for
‘Allow Yourself to Be Bored’
29th January, 2023 For many of us, our lives are so filled with stimuli, not to mention responsibilities, that it’s almost impossible for us to
‘Enjoy what You Have’
28th January, 2023 It all started one lazy Sunday afternoon in a small town. Two school-going friends had a crazy idea. They rounded up three
Choose What You Fight.
27th January, 2023 I once met a very successful man and I asked him to share his secret with me. He smiled and said to
Happy Republic Day!
26th January, 2023 Good wishes on the occasion of Republic Day. Republic Day is often thought of as a day on which we celebrate our
‘Tend your Garden’
25th January, 2023 I went to visit a friend recently and he was in his garden. I went and sat in a chair that he
‘Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff’
24th January, 2023 The greatest discovery of my generation is, that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitude. ~William James Whenever
Why Not You?
23rd January, 2023 A new day, a new week, make a choice, have a good day or a great day. Every day is a new
“Enjoy Every Sandwich.”
22nd January, 2023 When legendary musician Warren Zevon was dying of terminal Lung cancer at the age of 52, he appeared on the David Letterman’s
Mário de Andrade – The Valuable Time of Maturity.
21st January, 2023 I counted my years and realized that I have less time to live by, than I have lived so far. I have
Happy Nation
20th January, 2023 For five years in a row, Finland has been ranked No. 1 as the happiest country in the world, according to the
Find Your North Star
19th January, 2023 North star is what sailors used to use to navigate, before modern means. For centuries, it has been the guiding star for
DON’T WE ALL
18th January, 2023 I was parked in front of the mall waiting for my wife. Coming my way from across the parking lot was what
Humility
17th January, 2023 At first sight, the ancient virtue of humility is not a particularly appealing one especially in the current world where everyone is
‘The “YES, BUT” Syndrome’
16th January, 2023 The start of a New year is introspection time, to look within & identify issues which need resolution. Many people say, “This
‘Work on Yourself’
15th January, 2023 You are important to life. Take time to shut out the world and take care of you. You have to make peace
Happy Makar Sankranti
14th January, 2023 Makar Sankranti coincides with the day the Sun leaves the tropic of Cancer to move towards the tropic of Capricorn (called Makar
‘Happy Lohri’
13th January, 2023 “Pher aa gayi Bhangre dee Vari, Lohri manaun dee karo taiyari, Agg de kol saare aao. Sundariye Mundariya jor naal gao!! Lohri
Agathism
12th January, 2023 A new study suggests that we recall bad memories more easily and in greater detail than good ones for perhaps evolutionary reasons.
‘Focus’
11th January, 2023 Life is like a camera, focus on what is important and capture it. Stay focussed – ‘You get what you focus on;
‘Dear God’
10th January, 2023 “I don’t know who or what will cross my path this year, but I do know that, You are my Rock and
‘Self Belief’
09th January, 2023 We can be our biggest cheerleaders — or our biggest critics. And the difference between the two options matters. Believing in yourself
‘Give Yourself a Gift’
08th January, 2023 The greatest gift you can give yourself is a little bit of your own attention.” ~Anthony J. D’Angelo Recently a friend told
“Good Deed”
07th January, 2023 One cold evening, a little boy was standing in front of a store window. He had no shoes and his clothes were
“Two Rabbits”
06th January, 2023 There were once two rabbits Frederick and Wanda who enjoyed their strolls together. On this walk, they came upon two carrots. One
The Five-Minute Rule
05th January, 2023 If procrastination is a big challenge for you, try the five-minute rule. By promising yourself that you will spend just five minutes
‘Find The Gaps’
04th January, 2023 The New Year wishes & resolutions time is over. Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try. The New year means nothing,
‘New Year Gift’
03rd January, 2023 When Jimmy Carter was the President of USA, he once had some misunderstanding with his wife. Punctuality was almost an obsession with
‘New Beginnings’
02nd January, 2023 I Recently came across this excerpt from a speech at a McKinsey internal meeting in 1990 by John W Gardner. It is
New Beginnings
01st January, 2023 January is named after Roman God Janus. He is deity of new beginnings. He is two faced. His older face is the
Thank you God
31st December, 2022 As we end another wonderful year full of ups and down, Iam overwhelmed with just one feeling, A feeling of immense gratitude
Vorfreude
30th December, 2022 This German word Vorfreude is unique and has no English equivalent. It comes from the words vor (“before”) and Freude (“joy”) and
Was it a ‘Successful’ Year?
29th December, 2022 As we complete another year, A dear friend asked me, “How were the last 12 months, Was it a ‘successful’ Year?” I
2023- The Year of the Rabbit
28th December, 2022 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit and on On January 22nd, the Chinese New Year of the Rabbit bounds into action.
Two Horses
27th December, 2022 Some time ago, I visited a farm, with two horses in it. From a distance, each horse looked like any other horse.
New Year’s Resolution
26th December, 2022 Someone asked Osho: “If one were to make only one new year’s resolution, what would you suggest?” Osho replied: “This and only
‘The Spiritual Significance of Christmas’
25th December, 2022 Seasons Greetings! Every festival has a significance, a spiritual meaning behind the traditions and celebrations. So does Xmas, which brings in a
Time to Refill & Renew
24th December, 2022 Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love. It’s Christmas Eve, Santa is on his way,
‘The Season of Giving’
23rd December, 2022 “We give little when we give of our possessions but we give much when we give of ourselves”, said Al Mustafa in
‘Wish for the Right things !
22nd December, 2022 If you want 2023 to be better than 2022, wish for the right thing, things which really matter. Don’t wish that you
My 23 Top Prayers For Your Most Amazing New Year
21st December, 2022 I really hope that 2023 will be the most breathtakingly great year of your life yet. I also pray… 1. that you
‘What IF…’
20th December, 2022 It all starts with What if.. These two words have changed the history of mankind. Most of the World’s Inventions happened, when
How to Make 2023 Great
19th December, 2022 After watching the wonderful Swansong by Messi last night, being titled as ‘Messimerising’ and the greatest World Cup final ever, I started
Wish Time
18th December, 2022 A new year is approaching, it is wish time, What do you want to wish for? What is the 1st thing which
‘Enlarge your Horizon’
17th December, 2022 Once a young apprentice, not so happy about the things around, goes to his master to express his bitterness that was developed
‘Let’s Change’
16th December, 2022 As we move to the second half of December & the end of another year, let’s leave the past behind, let’s move
‘Follow your Dream’
15th December, 2022 Let me share one of the key life lessons that have guided my life over the years, and a small but wonderful
The Eagle & The Raven
14th December, 2022 Have you ever let the “little things” in your life get you down, made you mad, or take the joy out of
‘Amor Fati’
13th December, 2022 It was a cold winter evening of December 1914. News came of a massive explosion in West Orange, New Jersey. More than
‘The Story of an EAGLE’
12th December, 2022 The Eagle has the longest life-span of its species. It can live up to 70 years. But to reach this age, The
‘Slow Food’
11th December, 2022 Slow Food was initially founded by Carlo Petrini and a group of activists in Italy during the 1980s with the aim of
‘Art of Doing Nothing’
10th December, 2022 Blaise Pascal said, “All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” In 2014, psychologists from
The Power of Association
09th December, 2022 At a recent Alumni Meet, all attendees were asked a question, “What do you regret the most about your college experience?” You
‘Challenge Your Limits’
08th December, 2022 The book I read recently, which added to my belief of challenging our limits if we want to grow in life, was
‘Success is About Saying NO’
07th December, 2022 Life offers limitless paths and possibilities. How do you spot the few invitations, suggestions, and ideas that are actually worth devoting your
‘Still I Rise’
06th December, 2022 One of my go to poems, whenever I am feeling down is ‘Still I Rise’ by Maya Angelou. The words which resonate
‘HTDO’
05th December, 2022 Mathews, a hotshot sales manager, on a Sunday evening, was in the parking lot of a shopping mall. The parking lot was
Meaningful Life
04th December, 2022 At some stage of our time on Earth, we might wonder about the meaning of our life. If you have ever had
The Power of Appreciation
03rd December, 2022 Sharing a blog I read recently on the power of appreciation and gratitude. ‘Question :What is the best advice your mother ever
‘Milo of Croton’
02nd December, 2022 Nearly 2,500 years ago, there was a man of incredible strength and athleticism roaming the hills of southern Italy. His name was
The 85% Rule
01st December, 2022 Recently, while listening to a podcast, I heard an anecdote that transformed the way I work. It was an episode of “The
‘The 2% Mindset’
30th November, 2022 The 2% mindset is a great visual of some of the things you should consider developing. As the title describes there is
‘An Attitude of Gratitude’
29th November, 2022 Lewis Howes, in his book ‘The School of Greatness’ talks about creating a grateful mindset which he calls an ‘Attitude of Gratitude’.
Learn from Failure
28th November, 2022 Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly ~ Robert Kennedy It’s important to remember that everyone makes mistakes,
‘You are allowed’
27th November, 2022 Sunday is your day, And you are allowed, to start fresh, to be happy, To Work some, play some, Breathe in &
‘Celebrate Life’
26th November, 2022 Remember the movie, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, where after the Tomatina Festival, Hrithik & Katrina are taking a walk & katrina asks,”
Find your True Desire, then Live it
25th November, 2022 In a thought-provoking lecture many years ago, British philosopher and writer Alan Watts told the audience this – Students come to me
‘Follow your Dream’
24th November, 2022 All of us come to this planet knowing why are we here for. Very few remember this and fewer have the courage
Self-Perception
23rd November, 2022 In my Book, ‘Dear Son -Life Lessons from a father..’, one of the most important chapters is titled, “Talent is not enough”
‘To Believe…’
22nd November, 2022 To believe is to know that every day is a new beginning. It is to trust that miracles happen, and dreams really
‘Don’t put Limits’
21st November, 2022 From the Art of Expressing The Human Body, there’s this little story about Bruce Lee, arguably the greatest martial artist that ever
Who is Happy???
20th November, 2022 A crow lived in the forest and was absolutely satisfied in life. But one day he saw a swan. “This swan is
Always be Grateul !
19th November, 2022 Did I hear you say, what should you thank God for? Did you thank the running water in your kitchen Today? Did
Law of the Garbage Truck
18th November, 2022 The other day I read the story of the ‘Garbage truck’ and learnt a great lesson. “One day I hopped in a
Burn your Boat
17th November, 2022 The concept of burning boats traces back to one of history’s most inspiring leadership stories from 1519. Hernán Cortés led a large
Happiness Comes from Within
16th November, 2022 The Monk came to know of a frowning man, holding a tattered sack. On asking, he revealed that it was his only
‘Prepare your Children for the Road’
15th November, 2022 A man was an avid Gardner. He saw a small butterfly laying a few eggs in one of the pots in his
‘Happy Children’s Day’
14th November, 2022 The owner of a farm asked his child to work every day at the farm. His friend said to him, ”You do
‘Pause’
13th November, 2022 We are racing to get ahead of others. We eat fast, work fast and are reluctant to slow down for anything. Impatience,
‘Practise Stopping’
12th November, 2022 Jack Ma Billionaire founder of Ali Baba said : If you put bananas and money in front of monkeys, monkeys will choose
‘Stop Being Cynical’
11th November, 2022 Another major reason for falling into the ‘Mediocrity Creep’ is cynicism wherein we ridicule others success & justify our failure. One of
‘Stop Giving In To Fear’
10th November, 2022 “The key to success is for you to make a habit throughout your life of doing the things you fear.” ~Vincent Van
Stop Doubting Yourself
09th November, 2022 “Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.” ~Suzy Kassem Continuing with the ‘Mediocrity creep’ blog, a lot of readers asked me,
Happy Gurupurab!
08th November, 2022 “Satgur Nanak Pargateya, Mitti Dhund Jag Chanan Hoyeya” (With the emergence of the Holy Guruji, Guru Nanak, the mist cleared and the
“Chardhi Kala”
07th November, 2022 As we approach Gurupurab, the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the first Guru of the Sikhs, Iam reminded of the unique concept
‘What Goes Around, Comes Around’
06th November, 2022 One day a man saw an old lady, stranded on the side of the road, but even in the dim light of
‘Climb the Mountain’s’
05th November, 2022 Life is not all work & just mowing your lawn in spare time. It’s also about your secret desires & wishes, About
‘Mediocrity Creep’
04th November, 2022 “Mediocrity will never do. You are capable of something better.” ~Gordon B. Hinckley What is mediocrity? According to Google: “Of only moderate
‘How to Relieve Pain’
03rd November, 2022 Some years ago I read this beautiful narrative by Elena Bernabe (Shared and translated by Takiruna) and it really touched a chord.
‘Enjoy The Coffee’
02nd November, 2022 The happiest people in the world are not those who have no problems, but those who learn to live with things that
Humility
01st November, 2022 Once the River became very proud of the tremendous flow of its water. The River felt that I am so powerful that
Hope
31st October, 2022 Once a king announced a death sentence to two convicts. One of them knew that the king is very fond of his
‘Sharpen your Axe’
30th October, 2022 “If I only had an hour to chop down a tree, I would spend the first 45 minutes sharpening my axe.” ~Abraham
Take Care of Yourself
29th October, 2022 There’s a reason why the friendly voice on the plane always tells you, in case of an emergency, put your own oxygen
‘Dare to Fail’
28th October, 2022 I recently read the International Bestseller “Dare To Fail” by author Billi Lim who defines success as a day to day progressive
Make Things Happen
27th October, 2022 Diwali is about the start of the new Year, about the New Samvat, about new beginnings, about new opportunities, about planning and
Day 5 – The final Day of the Diwali Festivities – Bhai Dooj – The Day of Love between Siblings
26th October, 2022 The festival of Bhai Dooj has a literal meaning attached to it. It is made up of two words namely- “Bhai” meaning
‘The Day after Diwali…. Celebrate Life’
25th October, 2022 So, the festival of Diwali has gone as suddenly as it had arrived. Wasn’t preparing for the festival more exciting than the
Day 3 – Diwali – The Day of Light
24th October, 2022 ॥तमसो मा ज्योतिर् गमय॥ “हे ईश , हमें अज्ञान के अंधकार से ज्ञान के प्रकाश की ओर ले चलिए |” On this
Day 2 -Naraka Chaturdashi or Choti Diwali
23rd October, 2022 The second day of the 5 day Festival of Diwali is known as Naraka Chaturdashi or Choti Diwali. As per Hindu legends,
‘Dhanteras -The Start of the 5 day Festival of Diwali’
22nd October, 2022 Diwali is a five day festival & starts with Dhanteras. The five days of Diwali are Day One -Dhanteras (Day of fortune)
Stories & Legends of Deepavali
21st October, 2022 As per Hindu calendar, the five day festival of Diwali is centered on the new moon day that ends the month of
‘Giving with Humility’
20th October, 2022 How do you give? Do you find joy in giving in little ways? Do you give cheerfully with the sweetness of humility?
‘Gambling During Diwali!’
19th October, 2022 Have you ever wondered why a vice, like card playing, is a part of Diwali celebrations? Does the idea of people going
The Joy of Giving Week
18th October, 2022 I’ve been thinking about the act of giving for some time now. I’ve been reflecting on how much do I give compared
‘Light the Lamp’
17th October, 2022 I read a beautiful couplet from Sant Kabir this morning, which reads – जब मैं था तब हरी नहीं, अब हरी है
#GOOD DEED DIWALI
16th October, 2022 The Festive season is a great time of the year to practice kindness and gratitude. Let’s start a campaign for #Goodeediwali this
’Pass it on’
15th October, 2022 Have you had a kindness shown? Pass it on; It was not given for thee alone, Pass it on; Let it travel
The Joy of Giving
14th October, 2022 Once, a very poor man came to Buddha. He asked: Why am I so poor? Buddha answered: You are poor because you
‘Happy Karwa Chauth’
13th October, 2022 “If we require love, we must try and realize that the only way to get love is by giving it, that the
‘The Holy Flame’
12th October, 2022 A long time ago, a man heard, that in a foreign place, far, far, away, there was a holy flame burning. So
‘Give to Receive Abundance’
11th October, 2022 Once a man got lost in the desert. The water in his flask had run out two days ago, and he was
‘Helpers High’
10th October, 2022 “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” This quote is so true. When we
The Giving Plate
09th October, 2022 Someone recently sent me one and shared this wonderful concept of The Giving Plate No one likes to show up to a
The Joy of Giving
08th October, 2022 Though widely circulated in the social media, I don’t know whether the story is true or not but it underscores a wonderful
The Joy of Giving Month
07th October, 2022 Let this festive month be the “Joy of Giving Month” “Rivers do not drink their own water, nor do trees eat their
‘Give your Light’
06th October, 2022 Once upon a time a man heard, that in a foreign place, far away, there was a holy flame burning. So he
Happy Vijaydashmi!
05th October, 2022 Dussehra is a Sanskrit word which means removal of ten bad qualities within you, • Kama vasana (Lust) • Krodha (Anger) •
‘Believe’
04th October, 2022 There are two kind of people in the World. One, who say “If I see it, I will believe it.” And second
Happy Durga Ashthmi
03rd October, 2022 During Navratri, We celebrate the nine forms of the Goddess, the Universal mother, an embodiment of power. We bow to her and
‘A Homage to the Mahatma’
02nd October, 2022 Once Gandhi ji’s dhoti was torn, and someone said, ‘Bapu, your dhoti is torn.’ So Gandhiji goes into the bathroom and adjusts
‘Perspective’
01st October, 2022 One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose
‘Why Some People have all the Luck?’
30th September, 2022 Why do some people get all the luck while others never get the breaks they deserve? A psychologist, Professor Richard Wiseman, says
‘Two Falcons’
29th September, 2022 Once there was a king who received a gift of two magnificent falcons. They were peregrine falcons, the most beautiful birds he
‘The 10,000 Hours Rule’
28th September, 2022 The 10,000-hour rule has been a topic of scientific research since the 1970’s but it came into the mainstream when Malcolm Gladwell
‘When you Thought I wasn’t Looking’
27th September, 2022 Mary Rita Schilke Korzan wrote a poem to her mother many years ago, thanking her for all she had done as a
Happy Navratri
26th September, 2022 The beginning of spring and the beginning of autumn are two very important junctions of climatic and solar influence. These two periods
‘Make your Life Beautiful’
25th September, 2022 Stop trying to create a life you need a vacation from. Instead move to where you want to live, Do what you
Gratitude
24th September, 2022 We all want a happy life… A cushy job, a perfect family, financial stability, and a great social life! And in this
The Frogs and The Tower
23rd September, 2022 There once was a bunch of tiny frogs who arranged a competition. The goal was to reach the top of a very
‘Regret’
22nd September, 2022 ‘Regret’ is a short story by the American writer Kate Chopin who wrote ‘Regret’ in September 1894 and it originally appeared in
Fear
21st September, 2022 To move to a zone of growth we have to leave the familiar and the old patterns of decoding life. This often
‘Stop Shifting The Goalpost’
20th September, 2022 Warren Buffett once told a group of college students that they all lived better than John D. Rockefeller: “I mean you’re warm
’Commitment Device’
19th September, 2022 In the summer of 1830, Victor Hugo was facing an impossible deadline. Twelve months earlier, the French author had promised his publisher
‘Seven Wonders’
18th September, 2022 A group of students were asked to list what they thought were the present “Seven Wonders of the World.” Though there were
THANK YOU GOD
17th September, 2022 A man died and his newly arrived soul in Heaven was met by the Saint in Heaven. The saint took the soul
‘Good Deeds’
16th September, 2022 The year was 1892 at Stanford University. A young, 18 year old student was struggling to pay his fees. He was an
JUST DROPS
15th September, 2022 Recently, when I was going to bed after using my bathroom, I started hearing sound of drops of water from the tap
‘Leadership Lessons From The Queen’
14th September, 2022 “London Bridge is down!.” That was the secret phrase used by the Queen’s private secretary to notify insiders that the monarch—who served
Aarons Last Wish
13th September, 2022 Aaron Collins passed away just three weeks after his 30th birthday, but he left a legacy that has touched thousands of people.
The CHI Benchmark
12th September, 2022 CHI ~ the circulating life energy that in Chinese philosophy is thought to be inherent in all things; in traditional Chinese medicine
Happiness
11th September, 2022 Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an
‘A Sense of a Goose’
10th September, 2022 Every Autumn, when you see geese heading south for the winter, flying in a “V” formation, you might consider what science has
Ganpati Visarjan
09th September, 2022 Ten days after welcoming Lord Ganesha to our homes on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, devotees bid adieu to Ganesh idols on
A Homeless Man with a Big Heart
08th September, 2022 Riceman, a YouTuber who does social experiments and pranks, did an experiment in which he told people his brother was missing to
’Black Hole’
07th September, 2022 Black Hole is the idea of an object in space so massive and dense that light could not escape it has been
Why The World Needs You to Persist?
06th September, 2022 “Dream lofty dreams, and as you dream, so you shall become. Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire,
Teachers Day
05th September, 2022 The dinner guests were sitting around the table discussing life. One man, a CEO, decided to explain the problem with education. He
The Teacher and The Taught
04th September, 2022 As we approach the Teachers Day, I am reminded of a story I heard many years ago & the lesson which still
Learn to be Still
03rd September, 2022 How different would the world be If we spent as much time listening to our conscience as we did listening to others.
How Much Do I Know?
02nd September, 2022 A winner knows how much he has to learn even when he is considered an expert by others. A loser wants to
‘Don’t Panic – Make The Best of Your Situation.’
01st September, 2022 The story of Kartikeya and Ganesha Once goddess Parvati had a divine fruit wanted by both her sons Ganesha and Kartikeya. Lord
Ganesh Chaturthi – A New Beginning
31st August, 2022 Ganesh Chaturthi is here! The religious-cultural festival is a 10-day-long celebration of Lord Ganesha’s birth. In Hinduism, Lord Ganesha is the epitome
Are you Afraid?
30th August, 2022 A newly married man was returning home with his wife. They were crossing a lake in a boat, when suddenly a great
‘Just Start’
29th August, 2022 “People Who Are Crazy Enough To Think They Can Change The World, Are The Ones Who Do.” A new day, a new
Make Peace with Yourself
28th August, 2022 By now, everybody has heard about Stefan Thomas, the guy who only gets two more guesses at his password to recover his
Smell The Roses Along The Way
27th August, 2022 Mac Davis, the famous country singer, released an album in 1974, “Smell the roses along the way” “Hey Mister, Where you going
‘The Go Giver’
26th August, 2022 I recently reread, ‘The Go Giver’ a wonderful book by Bob Burg & John David Mann. The learnings from the book are
‘True Strength’
25th August, 2022 Many years ago, as a young lad, I was trying to move a heavy stone. After much huffing & puffing and all
Mistakes & Learning
24th August, 2022 One great scientist interviewed by news reporter, who asked him why he thought he was able to achieve so much more than
‘Happiness is a Choice’
23rd August, 2022 Some time ago, a building construction work was going on near our home. Lots of poor labourers were working there and their
‘The Truth About Selling’
22nd August, 2022 “I’m no good at selling!” Have you ever heard someone say that, or perhaps said it yourself? We hear it all the
Sambha
21st August, 2022 Continuing with the Lord Krishna theme, I recently came across an interesting article by Devdutt Patnaik, which highlights the importance of creating
‘Matsya Vedh Competition’
20th August, 2022 In continuation of the Janamshtmi theme, sharing a wonderful parable I came across recently. A night before the day of Matsya Vedh
Happy Janamashthmi!
19th August, 2022 Krishna was born in the darkness of the night, in the locked confines of a jail. However, at the moment of His
‘His Hand is bigger’
18th August, 2022 A little boy and his father visited the country store, and upon leaving the store, the owner of the store offered the
‘Life of Purpose’
17th August, 2022 One of the best books I have read on living a life of purpose, is the one from the world-renowned innovation expert,
What Does Freedom Mean to You?
16th August, 2022 We just celebrated our 75th Anniversary of Independence Day and amongst the spate of congratulatory and celebratory messages on the social media,
‘Happy Independence Day’
15th August, 2022 “Where the mind is without fear, & the head is held high, Where knowledge is free, where the mind is led forward
The Four Hour Work Week
14th August, 2022 Timothy Ferris, an American Entreprenuer and author of The four hour work week once told a story in an interview about a
‘Kindness’
13th August, 2022 You tell people to be kind, and the most common reply is, “what difference will my small act of kindness make in
Why the Rich stay Rich?
12th August, 2022 “Rich people stay Rich by living like they’re poor; Poor people stay poor by living like they’re rich.” In 1888, the Curacao
Rakshabandhan
11th August, 2022 Raksha Bandhan has been celebrated by Gods and men alike since ages. Rakhi fables abound around Gods like Lord Yama, the Goddess
‘Lessons from Failure’
10th August, 2022 The first among the many life lessons by Henry Ford is to treat failures as opportunities. Before his rise to success, Henry
‘Embroidery & Life!’
09th August, 2022 When I was a little boy, my mother used to embroider a lot. I would look up from the floor & ask
‘Perfection’
08th August, 2022 On the first day of class, Jerry Uelsmann, a professor at the University of Florida, divided his film photography students into two
Mind Your Business
07th August, 2022 A young boy was sitting on a park bench munching on one candy bar after another. After the 6th one, a man
‘The FCG Routine’
06th August, 2022 Several years ago Ben Graham, the famous investor, then almost 80 years old, expressed to a friend the thought that he hoped
‘Crab Mentality’
05th August, 2022 There once was a man who sat on a fishing dock and observed how a bunch of live crabs, in a bucket,
‘Shift Your Perspective’
04th August, 2022 I once heard a story about a man who uses a wheelchair. When asked if it was difficult being confined, he responded,
‘Normalization of Deviance’
03rd August, 2022 Dr. Diane Vaughan of Columbia University coined the term “normalization of deviance” in her analysis of the Challenger space shuttle disaster. In
‘Be Grateful’
02nd August, 2022 Lewis Howes, in his book ‘The School of Greatness’ talks about creating a grateful mindset which he calls an ‘Attitude of Gratitude’.
‘Monday Thoughts’
01st August, 2022 “It had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They
‘Fjaka’
31st July, 2022 We’ve all become obsessed with mindfulness, meditation and self-help. ‘Fjaka’ is the latest self-care buzz word to add to the list. First,
‘Promise Less’
30th July, 2022 One cold night, A billionaire met an old poor man outside. He asked him, “don’t you feel cold being outside, and not
What’s Your “4-Minute Mile”?
29th July, 2022 Every game in life is actually played on a 6-inch ground – the space between your two ears. Our mind and body
‘You Start Dying Slowly’
28th July, 2022 I want to share this poem with you. It’s not mine, it’s by Pablo Neruda who won the Nobel prize for literature
‘Practice Makes a Man Perfect’
27th July, 2022 A pedestrian on 57th Street sees a musician getting out of a cab and asks, “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?”
‘Uketamo’
26th July, 2022 The Dewa Sanzan is a little-known mountain range in northern Japan. Since the 8th century, it has been the sacred pilgrimage site
‘The Pygmalion Effect’
25th July, 2022 Recently, the board results of my younger son was declared & we were presently surprised with his achievement and score of mid
‘What is Happiness?’
24th July, 2022 Happiness is something you decide on ahead of time. The 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud lady, who is fully dressed each morning
‘How to Learn to be Happier’?
23rd July, 2022 Did you know that at Harvard, one of the most popular and successful course teaches you ‘How to learn to be happier’?
‘The Wabi-Sabi Way’
22nd July, 2022 “Wabi-sabi” is a Japanese term that essentially means finding beauty in imperfection. ‘Wabi’ refers to living with humility and simplicity while being
Who Moved My Cheese
21st July, 2022 I have read this little book multiple times and read it whenever any new complexity arises. It is about coping up positively
‘Letting Go’
20th July, 2022 After the great rains, the lion was faced with crossing the river that had encircled him. Swimming was not his nature; but
‘The Communal Wine’
19th July, 2022 There was once a tribal group living deep in jungle with a very wise elder as their leader. He as leader not
‘Via Negativa’
18th July, 2022 I remember, I read somewhere that we spend the first half of our lives adding things, and the second half subtracting most
‘Wasting Time’
17th July, 2022 Wasting time is about recharging your battery and de-cluttering, Taking time to be totally, gloriously, proudly unproductive, which will ultimately improve productivity,
If Your Life was a Movie, What would be the Title?
16th July, 2022 Seriously, Have you ever thought on this ? Come on, this Weekend, just introspect on how you would like to be known.
‘Humility is the Key to Continuous Growth’
15th July, 2022 To conclude the ‘Shoshin’ or the ‘Beginners mind’ series on learning in this ‘Guru Purnima’ week, Let me start by sharing a
White Belt Mentality
14th July, 2022 In this Guru Purnima week, let’s continue with the concept of learning. To grow, it is far better to adopt a beginner’s
The Importance of Guru
13th July, 2022 “Guru and God both appear before me. To whom should I prostrate? I bow before Guru who introduced God to me” ~
‘Shoshin: The Beginner’s Mind’
12th July, 2022 There is a concept in Zen Buddhism known as ‘Shoshin,’ which means “beginner’s mind.” Shoshin refers to the idea of letting go
‘The 99 Club’
11th July, 2022 Once upon a time, there lived a King who, despite his luxurious lifestyle, was neither happy nor content. One day, he came
‘Waste Your Sunday Wisely’
10th July, 2022 Socrates once said, “Beware the barrenness of a busy life.” After a certain age, no one will ask us any of these:
Go With The Flow
09th July, 2022 धीरे धीरे रे मना ,धीरे सब कुछ होय। माली सींचे सौ घड़ा , ऋतु आये फल होय । ।Kabir “Go slow my
‘Invisible Labels’
08th July, 2022 A car ahead was moving at a snails pace and not giving me way inspite of my continuous honking! I was on
‘Overcome Anger’
07th July, 2022 All of us feel angry at times. For some, the anger becomes so overpowering that they loose all sense of balance and
‘Trouble Tree’
06th July, 2022 I met an old friend after a long time & found him very disturbed. He already had a rough and tiresome day.
Service to Mankind is Service to God
05th July, 2022 To serve God is to serve others and is the greatest form of charity. The gist of all worship is to be
‘Dream Big’
04th July, 2022 This quote by George Bernard Shaw offers me inspiration on difficult days when my goals seem too far away: “The reasonable man
Self Priority
03rd July, 2022 Are you the most important person in your life? How often do you make time for yourself? Conventional wisdom centers around giving
‘Embraceable You’
02nd July, 2022 Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, a honest compliment, or the
‘If Money were No Object..’
01st July, 2022 We once conducted a small survey and asked the respondents this very question, ‘If Money were no object….’ And the person had
‘What Drives your Actions.’
30th June, 2022 I found this story in the book, “The Knowledge Illusion – Why we never think alone” The authors writes — This apocryphal
Don’t make Excuses
29th June, 2022 Excuses make today easy, but tomorrow harder. Discipline makes today hard, but tomorrow easier. The choice is always yours. Rudyard Kipling,”We have
The 5 Monkeys
28th June, 2022 Whenever I come across old customs, traditions and beliefs hindering change, Iam reminded of an actual experiment conducted in the U.K. more
‘Bucket List’
27th June, 2022 “Every man dies — Not every man really lives.” ~ William Ross A few days ago, I was surfing online when I
Live Life Today!
26th June, 2022 A wise man was sitting on the bank of the river, a passerby asked “what are you doing Sir?” He replied: I
Take a Break
25th June, 2022 When Nobel prize-winning West Indian poet Derek Walcott was asked by an interviewer what he liked to do when he wasn’t writing
Dealing with Pain
24th June, 2022 Seeing the disciple troubled and muttering to himself, Guru Ji called him to the Meditation room. It was obvious that the younger
Knowing When to Quit
23rd June, 2022 On May 22, 2019, Mount Everest saw a traffic jam as 300 mountaineers made it to the summit that day, creating a
Face your Fears
21st June, 2022 I remember a story I watched in a Mickey Mouse show when I was a kid. Mickey had this dream every single
‘My Digital Detox Experience’
20th June, 2022 Hello and welcome to the world of beautiful calm. How many times have you felt you “should” learn to relax more. Or
‘Digital Detox’
13th June, 2022 Good Morning, They say ‘Offline is the New Luxury’ Of late, I realised had been having these FOMO pangs and becoming obsessed
‘Change the Perspective’
12th June, 2022 Once a young apprentice, not so happy about the things around, goes to his master to express his bitterness that was developed
ECHO
11th June, 2022 A son and his father were walking on the mountains. Suddenly, his son falls, hurts himself and screams: “AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!!!” To his surprise,
Who is Happy?
10th June, 2022 A crow lived in the forest and was absolutely satisfied in life. But one day he saw a swan. “This swan is
‘The Diderot Effect’
09th June, 2022 The French philosopher Denis Diderot lived nearly his entire life in poverty, but that all changed one day in 1765. Diderot’s daughter
‘Atomic Habits’
08th June, 2022 Success is the product of daily habits—not once-in-a-lifetime transformations. “It doesn’t matter how successful or unsuccessful you are right now. What matters
‘Life is Easy’
07th June, 2022 Two close boyhood friends grow up and go their separate ways. One becomes a humble monk, the other a rich and powerful
Everything is in your Hands
06th June, 2022 “A young chap went to a soothsayer to inquire about his future. The soothsayer drew two circles. One in white and the
‘Hold the hand’
05th June, 2022 A Little girl and her father were crossing a bridge. The father was kind of scared so he asked his little daughter,
Someone who Understands
04th June, 2022 A farmer had some puppies he needed to sell. He painted a sign advertising the pups and set about Nailing it to
Let the Mind Train the Body and then see the Magnificent Things that your Body Does
03rd June, 2022 Time magazine had named Dean Karnazes as one of the “Top 100 Most Influential People in the World.” He is supposedly one
The Nudge Theory
02nd June, 2022 A father was cajoling his daughter to jump into the pool. The little girl was adamantly refusing. He was getting frustrated. Then
The Man in the Arena
01st June, 2022 One of my favourite quotes is, ‘Be an encourager.The world has plenty of critics already.’ by Dave Willis. Whenever I think of
‘Rewrite the Fairy Tales’
31st May, 2022 Sometime ago, I overheard my cousin read out a story to her grandaughter, “And then the princess found herself locked in a
Buridan’s Donkey
30th May, 2022 Buridan donkey is a philosophical term or paradox that refers to a hypothetical situation where a hungry and thirsty donkey is placed
‘Heaven on Earth’
29th May, 2022 What if God asks you when you die, “So how was Heaven?” Create your own Paradise here! The biggest wealth is wisdom.
‘Your Legacy to the World’
28th May, 2022 Do you know that a mistaken obituary led to the famous Nobel Prizes! Can you imagine reading your own obituary in the
‘Don’t Judge Others’
27th May, 2022 Don’t be in a hurry to judge people. I try not to judge people mainly because of two reasons, I have too
‘Forgiveness’
26th May, 2022 Sharing a message from a book on Forgiveness I came across recently, by Gerald Jampolsky, “Forgiveness The Greatest Healer of All”: What
How a Password Changed my Life
25th May, 2022 As I sat down in front of my computer a server message flashed on my screen, “your password has expired” with instructions
‘Tithing or Dasvandh’
24th May, 2022 The ancient Babylonians practiced a vital law that was the cause of their immense prosperity – The Tithing Law. They used the
‘Don’t Underestimate Yourself’
23rd May, 2022 Michael Jordan was an African American, born in 1963, in the slums of Brooklyn, New York. He had four brothers and his
Happiness Boosters
22nd May, 2022 I was recently re-reading one of my favourite investment book, ‘The Behavior Gap’ by Card Richards and came across these wonderful lines