We live in a materialistic world where showing-off is considered cool and being the best at whatever we do is the ultimate goal. Most would think that humility is a lost quality in our times. Humility has its origin in the Latin word humilis, meaning “low.” However, it doesn’t mean putting yourself down or seeing yourself inContinue reading “Insignificance”
Category Archives: Morning Inspiration
Defying Gravity
Have you done or experienced anything of significance that did not emanate from a courageous decision? Pretty sure the chances are no! If you look back over the changes you’ve gone through over the last few years, the starting point would be a courageous decision. I’ll share two of my experiences that took a lotContinue reading “Defying Gravity”
Choices & Consequences
We are constantly making choices, voluntarily or involuntarily. Most of us sometimes are not even aware of half the choices we make on a daily basis. Here are some of the choices we make We can choose if we’ll reflect our environment, or if we affect our environment. We can choose to be happy, orContinue reading “Choices & Consequences”
Two Frogs
When I hear of never giving up, the story of two frogs that I heard in school from a Jesuit priest. Two young frogs fell into a bucket of milk. Both tried to jump to freedom, but the sides of the bucket were steep and no foundation was to be had on the surface ofContinue reading “Two Frogs”
Less Comparison, More Compassion
We all know that person who never takes the smile off their face, who doesn’t have a worry on their mind, who manages to always find something positive no matter what the situation. Wouldn’t we want to trade places with them? We tend to compare our current state looking at them enjoy life. The truthContinue reading “Less Comparison, More Compassion”
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”
Kenrick Vaz 