Was that Okay?
15th December 2025 I recently came across the commencement speech delivered by Oprah Winfrey at Harvard University in May 2013 and a section of the speech really caught my attention, which I reproduce below: “The common denominator that I found in every single interview, is we want to be validated. We want to be understood. […]
Sobremesa
14th December 2025 One of my fondest memories of childhood are of the meals we shared at our dining table. I had the privilege of having lived in a joint family and meals were always big affairs with a big group of family and friends. Invariably there were guests at home and we, as kids […]
‘Slow Food’
13th December 2025 Slow Food movement was initially founded by Carlo Petrini and a group of activists in Italy during the 1980s with the aim of defending regional traditions, good food, gastronomic pleasure and a slow pace of life. In the decades since its beginning, Slow Food has grown into a global movement involving millions […]
Lagom
12th December 2025 Once asked by a reporter how much money was enough money, business tycoon John D. Rockefeller replied, “Just a little bit more.” The quest for more is the modern-day equivalent of the Sisyphean struggle. We push the boulder up the hill, working harder and longer to achieve whatever summit we’re chasing, only […]
WHY NOT YOU?
11th December 2025 Each and every day, there are people all around the country and world who are living their dreams. Millionaires are made every day. Families are experiencing tremendous relationships. People are becoming more and more healthy. Life-long learners are growing intellectually and improving their chances for success. The fact is that living the […]
‘Firgun’
10th December 2025 I recently came across this wonderful word, ‘Firgun’ – A term simply explained as, “I’m happy because you’re happy.” And it struck a chord. You tell your friend how much he deserves the prize he just won – and you really mean it. Or perhaps your colleague comes up with such a […]
The power of Association
9th December 2025 Swami Vivekananda gives a beautiful explanation on the power of Association:“The rain drop from the sky: If it is caught in hands, it is pure enough for drinking. If it falls in a gutter, its value drops so much that it can’t be used even for washing the feet. If it falls […]
As if..
8th December 2025 Sometimes life feels stuck not because we lack ability, but because we stay trapped in our current identity. There is a simple escape hatch: act As If. Act as if you’re already confident. Act as if you already know the next step. Act as if the version of you who has figured […]
Don’t wait for ‘After..’
7th December 2025 Barely the day begins, and suddenly it’s evening. We blink, it’s Monday, then Friday. The months slip away, we are suddenly in December. Before we realize it, we’re 40, 50, 60. We’ve lost moments, a parent, some dear friends, a few close family members and understand that time never circles back. So […]
Jordan’s Flu Game
6th December 2025 On June 11, 1997, Michael Jordan stepped onto the court for Game 5 of the NBA Finals between his Chicago Bulls and the Utah Jazz. Jordan was reportedly very sick, but chose to play given the critical importance of the game to the series, which was tied 2-2 at the time. Throughout […]