When we are emotionally reactive, we tend to be more stressed. We feel angry or often hurt because we react impulsively. Putting it another way, we overreact. Our perception of the existing situation confronting us becomes altered. This makes us prone to making the wrong decisions. Correcting a misunderstanding is much harder than learning toContinue reading “How to be Less Reactive”
Category Archives: Morning Inspiration
7 Eye Opening Japanese Concepts
Japanese fans at the recent FIFA World Cup tournament have been receiving praise for their admirable habit of cleaning up the stadium after their team’s matches. It’s commonplace to see Japanese fans, blue garbage sacks in hand, hanging back after the game to pick up the trash everyone has left behind in the stadium. DidContinue reading “7 Eye Opening Japanese Concepts”
The Mouse & The Jar Of Grains
A “mouse” was put at the top of a jar filled with grains. He was too happy to find so much food around him. Now he doesn’t need to run around searching for food and can happily lead his life. As he enjoyed the grains, in a few days’ time, he reached the bottom ofContinue reading “The Mouse & The Jar Of Grains”
You’re a Rose
I once heard someone say,If you don’t change you do not grow,But I waved the thought away,For who were they to think they know,I’d always stayed the same,A heart that thrived within the cold,At least that’s what I had been told,But deep within my mind,A thought grew slowly, bit by bit,Until I felt trapped inContinue reading “You’re a Rose”
Treating People Right
By mistake his Phone rang in Church during Mass… The Priest scolded him … After prayers, the congregation admonished him for interrupting the silence. His wife lectured him on his carelessness until they got home. One could see the shame, embarrassment n humiliation on his face !! He has never stepped into the Church everContinue reading “Treating People Right”
Does Solitude Help With Personal Growth?
When we hear the word solitude, we probably jump right to feeling like we’re the odd man out or that we’re being isolated from others. Granted, after the lockdown and stay-at-home orders, the definition of isolation now includes phrases like remote work and distance learning. Pandemic aside, the word solitude seems to be synonymous with feelings of loneliness for most ofContinue reading “Does Solitude Help With Personal Growth?”
What Sparks a Light in You?
Do you know what ‘sparks a light in you?’ Are you aware of what makes you feel excitedly creative, awakened, full of life and energy, brimming with enthusiasm and passion? When you start to do the things that you truly love, it wouldn’t matter whether it is Monday or Friday; you would be so excitedContinue reading “What Sparks a Light in You?”
Fallen Leaves ~ Fr. T
Fallen badam leaves scattered on the ground carelessly.Soon to be swept away to garbage.I wandered among them searching, selecting, picking up,putting together… The three in the centre are long ago dried up pipal leaves… also very beautiful… flip flit float fallfatal end now stayedpicked purposefullyas art hand propelsto wild expanse beyond arranged then mystic shapegraciousContinue reading “Fallen Leaves ~ Fr. T”
Moving on from Guilt
Over the course of our lives upto this point, we all have probably done a few things we regret. Mistakes are normal to human growth. Still, the guilt that creeps in and stakes out space in your consciousness can cause plenty of emotional and physical turmoil. You might know guilt best as the nauseating twistContinue reading “Moving on from Guilt”
Success & Growth Look Different for Everyone
My wife loves plants and when I saw this quote I recalled a lot of what I see in our garden. Some plants grow outward first while other spend months growing roots before they are able to show any fruit.some plants grow outward first while other spend months growing roots before they are able toContinue reading “Success & Growth Look Different for Everyone”
