What Are We Suppressing
We get stuck in not just our habits, but in our minds as well. Experiences of the past have a profound effect on us, so much so that sometimes it stops our growth, and without realising it, we may be suppressing our natural flow and potential. To go back and recount...
We Need To Get Involved
We probably know may people close to us going through personal disputes, problems and challenges. Even as we empathise, we often take the view that we are better off not getting involved and letting it be someone else’s problem. For sure we must not interfere where we...
Thought For The Day
Being A Catapult
Most of us have played with a catapult or slingshot when we were younger. The fun of loading it, stretching it backward, taking aim, and trying to hit the target was a game filled with fun. Interestingly, the principle of the catapult can be very useful to us as we...
Making Amends In Life
It is one thing accepting where we have erred, having done and said things we probably should not have, but our true growth lies in developing the ability to make amends. Making amends goes beyond taking responsibility; it is relooking, rediscovering, and rededicating...
Being At A Crossroad In Life
Life often brings us to a crossroad. Looking back, we can trace how we reached where we are, some because of our own doing and some because of circumstances. Whatever be the reason, it is the way ahead that we need to decide upon, and often we find ourselves standing...
Managing Expectations
One of the most challenging aspects of managing relationships is managing expectations. People around us have expectations of us, and often we find ourselves conflicted in the way forward. If we only do what we feel like doing and disregard expectations, we risk...
Dropping Our Anxiety
It is natural for us to get anxious. With so many things happening in our lives, and with the uncertainties we live with, anxiety can creep up on us very quickly and very often. And yet we know that anxiety is not good for us. We can only deal with our anxiety when we...
The Clay and Gold In Our Life
A friend recently shared the history behind the enormous Buddha in a temple in Thailand’s ancient capital Sukhothai. The clay statue had withstood violent storms, invasions, and changes of government, having been cared for over 500 years, and was revered for its...
The Mirror And Window In Our Life
There are two ways of looking at what happened in our lives. We can look out of the window and see who is responsible, or we can look into the mirror and be honest with ourselves. Being aware of our mindset and how we react in situations can significantly help us make...
