‘Be grateful for your blessings’
21st August 2024 I love this old saying, “Begin your prayer with thanks & you’ll never get to asking.” Many a times I have found myself realising the value of something after it has gone. Therefore, it is important that we move into appreciating our own strengths and values, and the opportunities. Each new day […]
‘Optimist Vs Pessimist’
20th August 2024 The debate on the glass half full vs half empty has gone on for ages. The topic of pessimism versus optimism is not as clear-cut as one might think. Aspects of each can have advantages and disadvantages, depending on the situation. However, as with other emotional and attitudinal contrasts, one tends to […]
‘Happy Raksha Bandhan!’
19th August 2024 Raksha Bandhan has been celebrated by Gods and men alike since ages. Rakhi fables abound around Gods like Lord Yama, the Goddess Lakshmi, and Indirani (wife of the God-king Indra). One of the most popular stories is that of Queen Draupadi and Lord Krishna. Queen Draupadi is often credited with having […]
‘The most valuable things don’t cost any money’
18th August 2024 I love this old saying, “Some people are so poor, all they have is money.” What if someone told you that you were one of the wealthiest people in the world? Before you scratch your head and check your wallet, pause for a moment and think about the assets in your life. […]
‘Law of the Garbage Truck’
17th August 2024 One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded and missed the other car by just […]
‘How to develop an Abundance Mindset?’
16th August 2024 I posted a blog on ‘An Abundant Mindset’ somedays back. A lot of readers asked, how does one develop an Abundant mindset? Instead of practicing an abundance mindset, why do we tend to focus on the negative aspects of a situation or experience? Why, in most cases, it is easier to hone […]
‘What does Freedom mean to you?’
15th August 2024 As we complete our 77 years of Independence, let’s spend a moment on What does Freedom actually mean to me? At different life stages, it meant different things, Freedom is not a concept carved from stone; it is malleable and personal, always shifting shape depending on where you find yourself. Freedom means […]
‘Seventeen Inspiring Words’
14th August 2024 As we get ready to celebrate our 78th Independence Day, I am reminded of the 17 most inspiring words in 20th century American history, which were spoken by John F. Kennedy, around mid-day, on January 20, 1961, in Washington, D.C. The occasion was his Presidential inauguration, and came as he was concluding […]
‘Incorporate gratitude into your daily life’
13th August 2024 According to Oprah Winfrey, “If you look at what you have in life, you’ll always have more. If you look at what you don’t have in life, you’ll never have enough.” It’s very difficult to feel fear or sadness while feeling grateful at the same time. Practicing gratitude is one of the […]
‘An Abundance mindset’
12th August 2024 One of my favorite quotes is, “The mind is everything, what you think, you become.” It is so true. Mindset is a critical component of success in business, sports and life in general. There is also quantitative research to back this up. Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck examined mindsets among young students. She […]