“Change”
30th Dec 2023 Darwin’s theory states that evolution happened gradually over a period of time. But about 521 million years ago, for a brief period of time, this evolution process was fast-tracked. The Cambrian explosion led to a sudden diversification among the major animal species. Thanks to this sudden spurt in evolution, the world was […]
The New Year is about to begin…
29th Dec 2023 The time has come to bid adieu to another year, Cherish good memories, Learn from the mistakes of the past and strive towards a successful future. Let’s gear up for the New Year and welcome it with a Cheerful Disposition There is a famous quote that says, “If you are brave enough […]
‘The Watermelon Method to Happiness’
16th Dec 2023 “I have seen the richest of rich people, yet their eyes don’t sparkle with joy. Tell me, Master, what is the secret of happiness?” When Japanese master Tao Su was asked this question by his disciple, his first response was a silent smile, a smile that bespoke the serenity in the unknown. […]
“A Thought – Be Yourself”
12th Dec 2023 David Whyte, the noted Anglo-Irish poet, said this in a 2019 interview with Krista Tippett – “One of the interesting qualities of being human is, by the look of it, we’re the only part of creation that can actually refuse to be ourselves. As far as I can see, there’s no other […]
“Catch Someone Doing the Right Thing!”
11th Dec 2023 “Catching people doing something right” is a concept from the book ‘One Minute Manager’ by Ken Blanchard. It involves recognizing people for their efforts and input. Too often we only catch people doing the wrong thing. Not because they never do the right thing, but because we are more likely to speak […]
‘Well played Team India’
20th Nov, 2023 “Joy is sometimes a blessing, but it is often a conquest. We all suffer, we all have difficult times, and we will experience many disappointments — but all of this is transitory, it leaves no permanent mark. And one day we will look back with pride and faith at the journey we […]
‘Little things’
5th Nov, 2023 In life, there is nothing more beautiful than someone who goes out of their way to make life beautiful for others. Don’t wait for something big to happen to start your journey of sharing and caring. Enjoy the little things. Little hugs can dry big tears, Little candles can light the darkness, […]
‘Be Grateful’
29th Oct, 2023 Below is a true-life story I came across which really touched a chord. Recently, A 73-year-old man in Italy recovered from an illness in the hospital. He was told to pay for the ventilator and the old man started crying. The doctor advised him not to cry over the bill and that […]
‘Helper’s high’
28th Oct, 2023 The concept of the “helper’s high” arose in the 1980s, and has been confirmed in various studies since then. It consists of positive emotions following selfless service to others. Greater health and increased longevity are associated with this psychological state. This is another name for the uplifting feeling that people experience after […]
‘The Power of Appreciation’
26th Oct, 2023 Sir Richard Branson said, “As a leader of people, you must be a great listener and a great motivator. People are no different than flowers. When you water flowers, they flourish. If you praise people, they flourish. And this is a critical attribute of a leader.” The sweetest of all sounds is […]