Sliding door moments
31st July 2025 A sliding door moment” refers to a seemingly minor event or decision that significantly alters the course of one’s life, much like the plot of the movie “Sliding Doors,” a 1998 Gwyneth Paltrow film, in which a woman lives two alternative lives after missing a train. “Sliding door” moments are the seemingly […]
Create your own Paradise!
30th July 2025 Heaven as described in various religions and cultures, is often portrayed as a place of ultimate peace, joy, and perfection, a realm beyond limitations. It’s generally seen as a positive and desirable destination, a reward for a life lived in accordance with divine or moral principles. The specific descriptions of heaven vary […]
‘Normalization of Deviance’
29th July 2025 Dr. Diane Vaughan of Columbia University coined the term “normalization of deviance” in her analysis of the Challenger space shuttle disaster. In her book, she explains that “normalization of deviance” is the process by which deviance from correct or proper behavior becomes normalized in a corporate culture. On January 28, 1986, six […]
“Can you sleep when the wind blows?”
28th July 2025 The phrase “I can sleep when the wind blows” is a common idiom that signifies being prepared & having peace of mind amidst challenging circumstances or potential difficulties. It implies that one has taken the necessary steps to mitigate risks & is therefore able to rest assured, even when others are anxious […]
‘Early or Late’
27th July 2025 I have recently discovered this magic pill and use it regularluly; It’s called, Late-No-More. Just one dose every day allows me to show up on time, greatly enhancing my life and the lives of those around me. Jokes aside, being late is unacceptable, your punctuality says a lot about you and the […]
‘Embraceable You’
26th July 2025 Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, a honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. Remember, the one who seems the strongest is sometimes the one who is in most […]
“Destitutus ventis, remos adhibe”
25th July 2025 I love this Latin proverb that means “If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.” Life is never going to be about tailwinds alone, everyone gets to experience one’s share of headwinds in our journey. There will be challenges, and the need to shift to Plan B. The most successful […]
‘Self Talk’
24th July 2025 We all have an internal dialogue that runs 24/7. The quality of that internal dialogue has a real, tangible impact on your interaction with the external world. If you tell yourself over and over again that you aren’t capable of something, you will believe it to be true. You won’t try. If […]
‘Don’t Judge’
23rd July 2025 I try not to judge people mainly because I have too many imperfections of my own & I don’t know the battles they are fighting. I also try and avoid stereotyping and making a judgement. Whenever I tend to judge, I remind myself of this story. One day a truck driver was […]
‘Dream Big’
21st July 2025 Have you ever dreamt a great dream or had an inspiring idea, but then went back to your daily routine and lost sight of it? The next time inspiration knocks, invite it in. Remember that fulfilling a dream and following an inspiration requires your investment in time. As Abraham Maslow wrote: “If […]