2017-06-11 18:20
It is tough to be disciplined without supervision because falling prey to the lure of something more agreeable often overrides our deepest desires. Invariably it is a third party with author… Read More
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2017-06-06 01:48
If you look at the friendships you have made over the many years of your life, what stands out is the fact that you have and equation with your friends which is often very ironical. There a… Read More
2017-05-31 02:21
When you come to a road block in life or when the future looks dark and gloomy, panic is inevitable, but worse still is the feeling of helplessness. Both panic and helplessness result in jus… Read More
2017-05-21 16:43
The moment things do not go as per our plan or wishes, the tendency is to complain about something or the other that we believe, derailed our plans. Similarly, no sooner we are criticized, b… Read More
2017-05-15 01:45
The first step is to believe you are unique… different from your siblings, your twin and from every other human being ever created or to be created. Once you realize this, it should b… Read More
2017-05-04 02:25
Your radiating smile is the first thing that enables people to connect with you. It is what they look for when they meet you and that is what they expect no matter what the interaction is ab… Read More
2017-04-11 02:22
The lessons of life are not learned by reading text books or self help books or by observation alone. The real learning happens when we apply the knowledge and get a firsthand experience. Im… Read More
2017-04-05 02:26
Every day presents an opportunity but along it with it comes some challenges. Those who make the best of their life, focus on the opportunity and accept the reality that the challenges have… Read More
2017-03-31 02:15
The image today has varied interpretations and perhaps it would also make us aware of how we can get in touch with our own self. It is also the first image in this blog without any words etc… Read More
2017-03-20 02:20
A key reason we get stressed is because we continue to grapple with our problems by constantly attempting the tried and tested ways, instead of stepping back and letting the dust settle. If… Read More
2017-03-17 01:20
There is a popular misconception that all successful people are relatively much more happier than those who are not so successful. As a result, we also tend to equate success as the measure… Read More
2017-03-08 02:03
Truth be told; each of us wears a mask to suit the occasion. We pretend to be happy when we are sad; try to obviate all traces of our jealousy, envy, greed; pretend to like those who we hate… Read More
2017-02-28 02:13
The beauty of life is in its variety, its surprises, its plot twists, its challenges and opportunities but most of all life’s wonder lies in its uniqueness for each one of us. The dive… Read More
2017-02-22 02:53
With exams around the corner, it is inevitable that students and often their parents feel the pressure of managing the study time tables so as to perform well. That is also the time when ti… Read More
2017-02-15 02:30
Time and time again, we are admonished that we do not listen. In any communication lecture, you would invariably be told that of all the skills of communication the most vital one is the art… Read More
2017-02-07 02:23
Excuses come naturally to us. It is our defense mechanism against inertia, criticism and failure. Part of the reason is our upbringing. As children, if we were encouraged, appreciated and mo… Read More
2017-01-31 02:20
The title of this post may sound ironical, as most times we are urged to have loft goals. No doubt that it is good to aspire for the stars so that you may at least reach the moon; howe… Read More
2017-01-26 16:52
Take away money as a measure of richness and ever single human being can be as rich as he /she chooses to be. True riches lies in being rich in mind body and soul.
Keep in my mind the… Read More
2017-01-19 02:30
One of the problems many of us have is our inability to really identify something positive to focus upon. This is partly because our minds tend to stray towards what troubles us, our problem… Read More
2017-01-10 03:31
When a baby learns to take his/ her first step, it is always tentative and for the first few times it will fall down. Yet, it continues to trust its instincts and when he/ she has mastered t… Read More
2017-01-02 17:02
Ever thought of maintaining a happiness jar? Perhaps this year you should focus on just maintaining a happiness jar. If you have already made your list of New Year resolutions, just ma… Read More
2016-12-30 17:18
Over the past few posts, you would perhaps have noticed that the theme has generally centered on learning from nature how to grow and evolve. This time we look at how we can dump the past be… Read More
2016-12-18 18:24
As we come to yet another year end, we would tend to reminiscence about the year gone by. While we do pause, recall and get a high about the lovely memories that we cherish, we have a propen… Read More
2016-12-10 02:37
As we enter the last couple of weeks of the year, it is an ideal time to look back on the year gone by. Perhaps many a day was mundane, quite a few days could reflect pain especially when we… Read More
2016-12-04 17:47
The Christmas season is fast approaching and that is a time when most times families, particularly in countries that celebrate Christmas get together to bond and renew ties. Equivalent festi… Read More
2016-11-27 16:56
We have to create our own destinies and this can happen only when we grab every opportunity that comes our way. The trouble is that we eithernkeep waiting for the opportunities to come our w… Read More
2016-11-20 17:17
If you get irritated by the fact that despite your best efforts, all you get is criticism for what could have been done better, then ask yourself if you are guilty of the same mistake.  &hell…Read More
2016-11-14 03:00
Every one wishes to have a smooth, peaceful and happy life. However, the wonder of life is in its unpredictability, its constant change and the contrasting emotions that spice up life. Like… Read More
2016-11-06 15:00
Physical wealth, be it money and possessions are a good measure to judge how financially secure a person is. It is also a great asset to lead a reasonably good and comfortable life. It is a… Read More
2016-10-31 19:09
Broadly pain comes in two types- physical pain and emotional pain. Both types of pain are tough to deal with. However, the emotional pain is often the one most tough to cope with, because t… Read More
2016-10-23 14:53
One question that often baffles an individual is how one finds his / her passion. It is largely by a trial and error method in most cases. Some lucky individuals do get to know their passio… Read More
2016-10-16 18:37
A perfect day would always be relative to the experiences of the past days yet each of us can strive to make each day a wonderful day. No matter what happens during the course of the day, if… Read More
2016-10-05 02:43
Most of our problems can be attributed to either over confidence or lack of confidence. Our focus today would be on latter issue of lack of confidence, which essential has its roots in our p… Read More
2016-09-29 17:37
Time and time again, despite our best efforts, we are overcome with a feeling of helplessness and frustration. At such times we conclude that we are worthless and that it is best we give up… Read More
2016-09-21 02:36
At some point in time, if not most of the time, each of us grapples with the question ‘What is the meaning of my life?’ Our problem is often the result of our inability to cope w… Read More
2016-09-12 17:41
Each of us is seeking ways and means of transforming our life into something more glorious. We try to change our personalities, we seek good counsel, we attempt to add more formal and inform… Read More
2016-09-05 15:39
The challenge for each of us, is in enjoying our own company. True there would be family, friends, colleagues and strangers around us for large periods of time but definitely not all the tim… Read More
2016-08-28 17:03
Taking the easy way out, is what most of us do when faced with a choice. Yet, our mettle is tested and out abilities judged by how we stood up to be counted when the chips are down. Volunte… Read More
2016-08-08 02:08
One of the problems facing the world is the indiscriminate use of limited resources. As individuals, each of us must examine how individually each of us can limit our own use of the resource… Read More
2016-08-01 01:58
With the Rio Olympics just around the corner, this quote is an apt reminder of the struggles, the hard work, the challenges and the passion that has driven the numerous sports persons repres… Read More
2016-07-24 16:21
So what stopping you from having a wonderful life? Ah we can list out a number of problems, obstacles, difficulties, circumstances to justify our quarrel with the life we lead. The real prob… Read More
2016-07-17 17:51
Often people wonder what they need to do to set things right in their life. Perhaps each of us is guilty of indulging in one or more of the following, as a result of which we fail to realize… Read More
2016-07-10 13:35
There are lot of youngsters ( and I suspect plenty of adults too) who are desperately trying to improve their future but find themselves aimlessly drifting and getting frustrated with every… Read More
2016-07-06 02:34
One of the major reasons we are stressed is because we are unable to keep our emotions in check when faced with a dilemma or confusion or problem. We then get overwhelmed, fearful and react… Read More
2016-06-29 02:13
As we grow up there is a tendency to think more rationally, behave more maturely and respond more circumspectly. The fact is that with age comes responsibility, pragmaticism and the need fo… Read More
2016-06-22 02:35
Are you one of those people who is frustrated that things are not going your way? Are you getting impatient and desperate? Are you on the verge of giving up your dreams because life se… Read More
2016-06-16 02:57
As individuals, we often believe that we are not distinguished by any great characteristic or ability and that we are therefore consigned to be just a part of the crowd. Yet secretly we do n… Read More
2016-06-08 18:06
Life is often over simplified as being a journey from birth to death. What this does not consider, is the enormous opportunity / potential / alternatives that life freely bestows on us, to m… Read More
2016-05-31 02:21
Some of us get frustrated waiting for the right moment, there are others who lament and rue those moments they missed taking advantage of and then there are plenty of us who wonder what the… Read More
2016-05-23 09:38
Most of us go through life feeling that we are just one in a crowd and that no one ever notices us nor values us. Yes it is true that parents would always have a special place for their kid… Read More
2016-04-30 17:48
The one trait that energizes is the enthusiasm that a person exudes. Some people display that in their walk and poise, others in their speech and mannerisms and others through their serenit… Read More
2016-04-21 01:10
We find ourselves ineffective, fearful, tardy and complaining whenever we have to engage in an activity that we dislike, loathe or despise. Most times, the same feelings also preoccupy us w… Read More
2016-04-13 03:08
Imitation they say is the best form of flattery. Human beings have unfortunately interpreted this to be a virtue to be imbibed. Thus, the rampant cult following for the style, mannerism, beh… Read More
2016-03-31 02:08
When confronted with a challenge, a problem, a dilemma, a threat, an obstacle or danger, chances are that we would furiously think of ways to mitigate the issue. This is normal human reactio… Read More
2016-03-16 17:20
Every day each one of us makes a conscious decision to wear attire suitable to the day and occasion. Perhaps school children had little option but to wear the uniform prescribed but even the… Read More
2016-03-08 18:20
Every individual however calm and tolerant he/ she is will at times get angry either because they are provoked or because they are upset at what they observe and do not approve. The vast ma… Read More
2016-02-28 14:06
Clarity of thought is a quality that is essential for every individual so that he /she can progress forward in the right direction. Unfortunately for a variety of reasons, individuals have… Read More
2016-02-21 17:41
Many of us are disheartened and disappointed in life because we believe that others are more blessed than us. We also view this as being unfair to us because in our view we are equally elig… Read More
2016-02-12 16:16
Self doubt has stopped most people from attempting and achieving much more than what they already have. Each of us is blessed with potential that we often do not leverage simply because we s… Read More
2016-02-05 02:09
Every event, be it of the past, the current or the imagined future, influences our thinking, attitude, behavior and responses. Those events from the past that have scarred us, those that we… Read More
2016-01-24 17:37
One of the biggest challenges that human beings face is feeling enthusiastic everyday and enjoying each moment of life. One way is to define a purpose / a goal for one’s own self and m… Read More
2016-01-17 17:59
Monetary riches are tangible, easy to identify and hence envied by many. It also has tremendous value, influence and power for it is a common denominator for transactions. As a result, monet… Read More
2016-01-10 17:13
The beginning of the year is a an excellent time to write a note to one’s own self as a reminder of how one can pace one’s life by following some key tips. The tips are meant to… Read More
2016-01-05 17:36
So you and I begin a New Year 2016 with a lot of hope, a bit of trepidation and tons of goodwill from many! What one needs to quickly realize though, is that it is MY life and only I can mak… Read More
2015-12-28 16:37
As we come to the last week of the year, we normally tend to lapse into some nostalgia. While we do dwell on the good times of the past year, we also tend to linger longer on the ills that… Read More
2015-12-17 17:02
It is that time of the year when most of us subconsciously rewind the tape of our life with reference to the year gone by. We certainly do fondly recollect the good events and times, we may… Read More
2015-12-09 02:55
Tetris is still a fun game even long years after it was created. Yet visualizing the subtle message in Tetris has been an eye opener and certainly thought provoking. Simply put, it brings to… Read More
2015-11-30 17:38
How often do you wistfully think about the opportunities lost, the golden chance that you missed and rue your inability to be decisive and experience something different? We are largely cre… Read More
2015-11-23 16:18
The average person is never ever happy or satisfied with his/ her own life. The prime reason for this is their boredom with the routine, their inability to comprehend the value of their cont… Read More
2015-11-12 04:49
It is not what you are but what you make of yourself that will ultimately define you. However, to do that one must be able to visualize what one wants to achieve, constantly work on making c… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Self-affirmation is one of the most well know techniques suggested for people to chase their dreams, work towards their aspirations and embrace success. The key to self-affirmation is positi… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
For a rather long stretch of time for a variety of reasons my blog posts were not being regularly updated. While the issues that confronted me were varied, on hindsight none of them were ser… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Most of us alternate between some period of bliss and the rest of the time in disillusionment. Our disenchantment with life mainly stems from the following Our inability to define a purpose… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
How many of you reading this feel they are always unlucky and never win be it a lottery, or a game of tambola / housie or just a lucky draw at a raffle? Disappointment is a natural corollary… Read More
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