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How to Be at Peace
Most of us have a list of things we want in life. It can include a certain type of livelihood, a different lifestyle, maybe a different car or a bigger house, sometimes even different loved ones. It’s not uncommon to … Read more →
What’s Your Excuse?
All other things being equal, there is a fundamental difference between those who succeed and those who don’t. I’m not talking about material success alone. I’m referring to a more holistic definition of success: leading a rewarding life. A life … Read more →
It’s Not Your Fault
More than once I’ve written from the perspective of a parent. It’s been on my mind to write a post from the eyes of a child, from the other side. So, here. More than the society, peers, schooling, teachers, advertising, … Read more →
Have I been a Bad Parent?
Where did I go wrong? How do I persuade my kids that I tried everything, that, I didn’t mean to be a bad parent, that, they were my priority, that, I only meant their welfare? Often I meet parents who … Read more →
What is Love?
Continuing from my last post, I share with you the four pillars, four constituents, of love. If you see what I mean, I promise that by the time you finish reading this post, you’ll have a new perspective on love. … Read more →
Why do People Get Bored?
Readers of all ages write to me regarding boredom. Some are bored with their routines, others with their partners, and many are bored with life altogether. Notably, parents ask me what they should tell their children when they say they … Read more →
It’s Okay to Change
Change is constant — you must have heard it numerous times before. The constancy of change is not just true for the physical world outside but your inner world too. As your thoughts change, so does your viewpoint and with … Read more →
Saying Yes to Life
I hope you know that more than the external factors, it is you, yourself, who stops you from living, living the life of your dreams. A lot of people are afraid of saying ‘Yes’ to life. And why are they … Read more →
Unconditional Love
The other day, someone I met for the first time asked me an interesting question. Referring to one of my posts on love, she said, “You wrote in your article that unconditional love is very rare. Isn’t a mother’s love for … Read more →
What’s in Your Wallet?
In a bus packed with commuters, the conductor found an old and worn wallet on the floor. He picked it up to examine its contents. It had five hundred rupees and a picture of Krishna in it. There were no … Read more →
Afraid of Getting Old?
Are you afraid of getting old? All those who see death at a ripe age have to go through old age. There are some who keep defying it up until their last breath and there are many who start feeling … Read more →
Toxic Anger
Recently, I talked about the benefits of being non-spontaneous with your anger. When you do not express anger as a visceral reaction, as a spontaneous emotion, you give yourself a choice and ample room to recompose yourself. You can then … Read more →
Do You Compare Yourself?
If you reflect on the matter patiently, you will discover that most people lead most of their lives in a comparative fashion. They compare themselves to others, sometimes without even realizing it. It seems there is always something to compare … Read more →
Do you Ignore Yourself?
From the outset, we are taught to be good, to be compassionate, to be giving, forgiving and so forth. Good teachings, no doubt. A virtuous living — religions preach it, teachers teach it, parents instill it, society expects it, and … Read more →
A Meaningful Life
What is a meaningful life? Today, I am sharing the extraordinary story of an ordinary person I met. I spent my last week exploring the Himalayas. The goal was to identify a suitable place for my upcoming stint of solitude. … Read more →
