‘Sometimes….’
8th June 2025 I recently reread the wonderful poem by Robert Drake & it struck a chord. “Sometimes I feel I want to go back in time… Not to change things, but to feel a couple of things twice. Sometimes I wish I was a baby for a while… Not to be walked in the […]
Premeditatio Malorum
2nd June 2025 There is a wonderful 2000-year-old technique for weathering life’s Storms. In ancient Greece & Rome, many prominent thinkers subscribed to a philosophy called Stoicism. As part of this philosophy, they practiced a thought exercise called ‘Premeditatio Malorum,’ which means premeditation of evils. It simply means taking a moment to think through everything […]
The Law of Least Effort!
3rd May 2025 The fourth spiritual law of success expounded by Deepak Chopra is ‘the Law of Least Effort.’ This law is based on the fact that nature’s intelligence functions with effortless ease and abandoned carefree. This is the principle of least action, of no resistance. This is, therefore, the principle of harmony and love. […]
Age Quod Agis
26th April 2025 This is an Ancient Latin phrase which translates into, ‘Do what you are doing.’ It’s a motto that encourages focus and diligence in the present moment, often used in the context of work, studies, or personal endeavors. The phrase emphasizes the importance of being fully present and engaged in the task at […]
Find your ‘Trouble Tree’
20th April 2025 On a visit to another town, a friend invited me to his house. He came to pick me up & I noticed he looked harried, tired & under stress. On asking the reason, He mentioned, he had a bad day since morning. He had * a flat tire * the electric motor […]
Live Life!
19th April 2025 When the dust settles, We will realize how little we actually need, how much more we actually have and the true value of human connections. Eventually all the things fall into place – Until then, Laugh at the confusion, Live for the moments, Have faith that everything happens for a reason, Be […]
You’ll Arrive
12th April 2025 धीरे धीरे रे मना, धीरे सब कुछ होय । माली सींचे सौ घड़ा, ऋतु आये फल होय ।।~Kabir “Go slow my mind, everything happens at its own pace . The gardener may water with a hundred pots, but the fruit will appear only in its season.” Enjoy your weekend, Let things happen, […]
I’ve Learned
3rd April 2025 Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday. Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older. And, there on television, she said it was ‘exciting’ & then went on to say this. ‘I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, […]
Prove wrong or move on
18th March 2025 The phrase “prove wrong or move on” suggests a choice between engaging in a conflict to validate one’s position or letting go and focusing on other matters. It highlights the decision of whether to prioritize personal validation or to prioritize peace & progress. Prof Bennett was known for his unconventional methods. His […]
Visualize your life
10th February 2025 Imagine your ideal future. Visualize yourself as if life were perfect in every aspect.” ~ Brian Tracy No matter what the odds, we can make this lifetime, the best it can be. Whenever Iam feeling low, I remind myself of the story of Morris Goodman in the film, ‘The Secret’ picturised on […]