At the start of the lockdown last year I had read this book which helped me in many ways. I thought I’d share a few things that inspired me. The Japanese term “Ikigai” or the “art of living” refers to the practice of living a purposeful life with respect to a person’s sense of theContinue reading “Ikigai: The Art of Staying Young While Growing Old”
Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz
Why does God allow suffering?
The last few years have been difficult for many of us as we’ve lost near and dear ones to Covid. We’ve been hearing a lot of calamities across the world, storms, earthquakes and much more. These are all external events that have brought pain, misery and suffering on top of the everyday struggles we experienceContinue reading “Why does God allow suffering?”
Deeds not words
I studied at St. Britto High School, a Jesuit school in Goa. The school motto, which is also on the school coat of arms is “Facta non verba” which translates to “Deeds, not words” Love is not something that just remains a feeling within, but eventually reflects in our actions. This love is in relationContinue reading “Deeds not words”
It’s ok to give up on your dreams
The title of this article may seem contrary to the quote. However I am sure that as you keep reading through, you will agree with me! We all have dreams that come in all shapes and sizes. At a young age we start dreaming of what we will be when we grow up, whether it’sContinue reading “It’s ok to give up on your dreams”
Priorities
Keeping the main thing the main thing makes sense only if you know what’s the main thing. Many a times we are drifting like a falling leaf, going where life takes us, blissfully unaware of where I’m going and what I’m doing. Many years ago, during my Jesuit days, I was introduced to the ‘4-Square’Continue reading “Priorities”
Measure of a Man
At first, we may get attracted to people initially based on how they look, talk or carry themselves. But at the end of the day, what really matters, what truly draws us close to another person is what’s on the inside, their personality. A few brands today have slogans that are so misleading and inaccurate.Continue reading “Measure of a Man”
Sia ~ Never Give Up
“Never give up” is a phrase that we hear a lot. As I scroll through LinkedIn, I see so many people desperately looking for a job as well as posts of people who finally get through after umpteen rejections. In today’s culture of instant gratification, we often tend to subconsciously assume that successful people reachedContinue reading “Sia ~ Never Give Up”
Kindness
Choose to be kind over being right and you’ll be right every time because kindness is a sign of STRENGTH.
Gratitude
Are you a glass half-empty or half-full sort of person? Your attitude has an impact on your mental as well as physical health. Some of the proven benefits of thinking positively include: better quality of life higher energy levels better psychological and physical health faster recovery from injury or illness fewer colds lower rates of depressionContinue reading “Gratitude”
Mistakes do not define you, they refine you
Mistakes do not define you, they refine you. It’s easy to lose focus on the big picture, on your future when your day to day life consumes all your time and energy. There is no doubt that living in the present is important. However we tend to look at the past and dwell on eitherContinue reading “Mistakes do not define you, they refine you”
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