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The Wellness Sense

Ever wonder why certain diet programs work wonders for some and not for others? Why do only some people get seasonal allergies? Why do certain people get tipsy after just one drink while some can guzzle down bottles of liquor … Read more →

Three Principles of Handling Criticism

Our minds look upon criticism as an intrusion. This is the truth. Especially when negative feedback from the other end is unsolicited. Often, the seed of hostility in any relationship sprouts when criticism, which is inevitable, is either expressed or … Read more →

When will My Bad Time End?

This year has been hard on some people. Readers wrote to me about losing their loved ones, about breaking up, about being out of job for months together. They are worried about their future, they are tired of the insecurity … Read more →

The Secret of Healthy Relationships

I’ve written a fair bit about it in the past. On Love (here). The most common complaints I still get are I don’t feel the same way or he’s not the same person anymore or she doesn’t respect my family … Read more →

I am Lonely

Everyone is lonely. This is the truth. I don’t know of anyone who hasn’t felt lonely at some point of time in their life. Some may experience it longer and more frequently than others, but, regardless, it’s an emotion each … Read more →

Happiness is a Journey

The bulk of my inbox is occupied by emails of sorrows and troubles. People lose their jobs, they go through divorce, they fall sick. Some are losing money and others court cases, many have been unemployed for months while some are … Read more →

The Source of Emotions

Last week, I promised to share with you a meditation technique to help you go to the source of your emotions so you understand them better. The more you understand something, the better you can cope with it. At face … Read more →

Three Ways to Keep Your Calm

After my post on abusive relationships last week, a few readers emailed me about the complexities in their lives and why they can’t just leave their partners. They asked me how to develop a coping mechanism. I see your predicament; … Read more →

The Greatest Fear

“I’m scared every time I go into the ring, but it’s how you handle it. What you have to do is plant your feet, bite down on your mouthpiece and say, ‘Let’s go.’ ” These are the words of Mike … Read more →

A Word on Compassion

“Are you compassionate?”“Most of the time,” they answer.“Are you forgiving?”“Yes, most of the time,” they reply. This is the most common response to my two questions no matter whom I ask. To tell you the truth, when we are compassionate … Read more →

What is the Meaning of Life?

Absolutely not surprisingly, my inbox was swamped with comments on my last post. Some liked it completely and many hated it totally while some were in between. A few called me too simple and many a simpleton. You may ask, … Read more →

How did We Happen?

I received an interesting email the other day. If you bypass the general tone of the message, you’ll find the questions worthy. Despite my scepticism, I can’t help but hope…That maybe you’ve got some answers which nobody has. So tell … Read more →

How to Raise Children

Many parents write to me asking how best to raise their children so they are better prepared in life to handle the challenges of our world. Recently, a parent wrote: My question is how can we, as parents, teach spirituality … Read more →

The Guru

Do you know the difference between the light of the sun versus the moon’s? The sun’s presence annihilates any darkness whereas the moon dissipates it without eliminating it completely. The moon is soothing while the sun, seething. Like the moon, … Read more →

How to Get Rid of Impure Thoughts

“Is it a sin to have impure thoughts? How can I get rid of such thoughts?” someone wrote to me the other day. Before, I answer this question, allow me to share with you that I don’t believe in the … Read more →