Blame Game : Don’t blame us, blame our genes !! Excerpts from a Blog in the Editorial Times of India newspaper Don’t blame us, blame our genes Blame is an excellent defense mechanism. Whether you call it projection, denial, or displacement, blame helps you preserve your sense of self-esteem by avoiding awareness of your own flaws or failings. Continue reading “Blame-Game”
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Harmony in relationships
Excerpts from “The Speaking Tree” article appearing in the editorial Times of India newspaper A practice for harmony in relationships By Thich Nhat Hanh The health and happiness of our relationships with individuals and communities depends on the harmony, peace and joy that exists between everyone. The idea of the practice, ‘Beginning Anew’, is toContinue reading “Harmony in relationships”
Learning Series 17 : BE THE CHANGE!
In continuation with my Learning Series; adapted from a motivating and inspiring write-up which I felt would be very useful for both students and the Society as a whole with day – to – day instances, to encourage positive thinking and improve efficiency !! BE THE CHANGE ! (SAY NO TO DISCRIMINATION) Some people don’t tolerate othersContinue reading “Learning Series 17 : BE THE CHANGE!”
Welcoming the New Year 2020…
One more year has gone but it has made us strong.. The path was long but we walked with a hope and a song.. There were fears, tears and cheers as we travelled through the year.. We know that God doesn’t require us to “BE the BEST..” He just wants us to “DO our BEST..”Continue reading “Welcoming the New Year 2020…”
The Empty Boat – Lessons for Life !!
A monk decides to meditate alone, one day, away from his monastery. He takes his boat out into the middle of the lake, embarks it there, closes his eyes and begins his meditation. After a few hours of undisturbed silence, he suddenly feels the bump of another boat colliding with his own. With his eyesContinue reading “The Empty Boat – Lessons for Life !!”
Life Vs Death
Excerpts from a Vivekananda quote: The very idea of life implies death and the very idea of pleasure implies pain.🕯🕯🔥🔥 The lamp is constantly burning out, and that is its life. If you want to have life, you have to die for it every moment. Life and death are only different expressions of the same thingContinue reading “Life Vs Death”
Age vs Change
Don’t Let AGE to change you; just CHANGE the way you Age !!!
Real Love and Relationships – similar to a Marathon…
To Love Somebody is not just a strong feeling; It is a decision, a judgement and a promise. That’s the true power of mutual love and commitment. It creates an impenetrable circle of love that can’t be broken from the outside…only from the inside.” Courage does not come from the need to survive, or fromContinue reading “Real Love and Relationships – similar to a Marathon…”
Be ready to Change; Change is ready for you !
I constantly remind myself of how grateful my future self is going to be. One day I will look back and say it was all worth it. How long will you continue to say “eventually”, ”someday”, or “soon” – when you know you are the one that determines how quickly “eventually” comes? If you feelContinue reading “Be ready to Change; Change is ready for you !”
Actions…. Karma !!
Deeds are of supreme importance in this universe. Whatever a person does, he is punished or rewarded accordingly. The life that we get on this Earth is a blessing of our own past and present Karmas. All the small sins done, intentionally or unintentionally contribute to our sufferings. When you are in pain or suffering,Continue reading “Actions…. Karma !!”