She sat at the back and they said she was shy.She led from the front and they hated her pride. They asked her advice and then questioned her guidance.They branded her loud, then were shocked by her silence. When she shared no ambition they said it was sad.So she told them her dreams and theyContinue reading “Breathe”
Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz
Power of Self-Talk
The line between failure and success often comes down to something as simple as self-talk. Powerful and positive self-talk can change your entire mindset, which can affect your actions. That, in turn, can have a massive impact on how successful you are on any journey you take or any obstacle you face. What we tellContinue reading “Power of Self-Talk”
Don’t Stop Believin’
We often let fear or insecurity stop us from trying new things. Believe in yourself. Do what you love. And most importantly, be kind to others, even if you don’t like them or even if they are mean to you. Without confidence in your own powers, you cannot be successful or happy. Have faith inContinue reading “Don’t Stop Believin’”
When was the last time you stood up for someone?
In today’s world we have become desensitized to so much that happens around us. We prefer not interfering maybe because of the consequences. Here in India, the last few years has been filled with stories of intolerance and jungle-raj which has driven a lot of us to be silent. When I hear this phrase ofContinue reading “When was the last time you stood up for someone?”
Old Keys Won’t Unlock New Doors
There are 2 questions we need to ask ourselves, because they have a huge impact on what we will achieve, both at work and life in general. Here they are, along with an explanation why old ways won’t open new doors. Let’s start by looking at those 2 questions: What do I want? What am IContinue reading “Old Keys Won’t Unlock New Doors”
Growing Old?
Everyone is getting old; not everyone is growing old. But the path of purposeful aging is accessible to all. It’s fundamental to health, happiness, and longevity. With a focus on growing whole though developing a sense of purpose in later life, Who Do You Want to Be When You Grow Old? celebrates the experience of aging through inspiring stories, real-world practices,Continue reading “Growing Old?”
The Journey
Life is indeed about the journey. The funny thing — the ultimate cosmic joke — is that we won’t truly understand that until we’ve taken the journey. Sometime back I listened to a Howard Stern interview with Jonah Hill. They were discussing topics such as taking notes on a film and why Jonah wanted to host SNL for a fifthContinue reading “The Journey”
Happiness is a Choice
Henry David Thoreau said: “Happiness is like a butterfly: the more you chase it, the more it will elude you, but if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on your shoulder.” Here are two stories on happiness. Once, a shah was riding in his palanquin through the town,Continue reading “Happiness is a Choice”
You are Whole
I came across this lovely quote on my Insta feed from thedoodledesk‘s account. And this made me reflect on how things are constantly changing in my life. We all have our ups and downs, days when we are super-motivated and days when we feel low and lost. We are constantly trying to keep up withContinue reading “You are Whole”
Bitter or Better? Your Choice
No one on this planet is spared from getting affected by the actions of others. People impact us, sometimes in a good way and sometimes in a bad way. We get hurt by the words and behaviour of others. Some of us may pretend that no one can get under their skin. But at someContinue reading “Bitter or Better? Your Choice”
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