Happy Nation
20th January, 2023 For five years in a row, Finland has been ranked No. 1 as the happiest country in the world, according to the World Happiness Report. In the 2022′s report, people in 156 countries were asked to “value their lives today on a 0 to 10 scale, with the worst possible life as […]
Find Your North Star
19th January, 2023 North star is what sailors used to use to navigate, before modern means. For centuries, it has been the guiding star for travellers & sailors to find the right direction. To find one’s North Star is to set a concrete goal and vision for self. Finding your North Star gives you a […]
DON’T WE ALL
18th January, 2023 I was parked in front of the mall waiting for my wife. Coming my way from across the parking lot was what society would consider a bum. From the looks of him, he had no car, no home, no clean clothes, and no money. There are times when you feel generous but […]
Humility
17th January, 2023 At first sight, the ancient virtue of humility is not a particularly appealing one especially in the current world where everyone is broadcast the smallest accomplishment on the social media. Deriving from the word humus (earth), it appears to clash with our current valuation of self-worth and self-realization. But humility has nothing […]
‘The “YES, BUT” Syndrome’
16th January, 2023 The start of a New year is introspection time, to look within & identify issues which need resolution. Many people say, “This year I was all set to get my promotion BUT office politics got in my way” or “This time I was all set to get a big business order BUT […]
Agathism
12th January, 2023 A new study suggests that we recall bad memories more easily and in greater detail than good ones for perhaps evolutionary reasons. Researchers say negative emotions like fear and sadness trigger increased activity in a part of the brain linked to memories. Negative Events are Remembered with More Accurate Detail than Positive […]
‘Dear God’
10th January, 2023 “I don’t know who or what will cross my path this year, but I do know that, You are my Rock and my Fortress. You are my Shield and my Strong Tower. Help me to anchor myself to You this year, Teach me how to stand strong in You and choose only […]
‘Self Belief’
09th January, 2023 We can be our biggest cheerleaders — or our biggest critics. And the difference between the two options matters. Believing in yourself is crucial to succeeding. The magic happens when you have a belief in self. Of course, it isn’t magic — it’s your potential. Self-care is often put on the back […]
“Two Rabbits”
06th January, 2023 There were once two rabbits Frederick and Wanda who enjoyed their strolls together. On this walk, they came upon two carrots. One of the carrots had large leaves sprouting out of the top and the other looked much smaller from the surface. Frederick was excited and ran up to the carrot with […]
‘Find The Gaps’
04th January, 2023 The New Year wishes & resolutions time is over. Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try. The New year means nothing, if you are still in love with your comfort zone. Stop looking at all the obstacles & start looking at the opportunities. And that reminds me about the story about […]