We’ve all gone through that phase when people, friends or family, have a change of attitude towards you. Most often we tend to say “it is not my problem!”. S/he has a problem and hence the change in behaviour. When it is the other way around, we may tend to withdraw, switch off, keep tellingContinue reading “Introspection”
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The Stone Soup Effect
The 21st century leader must have the ability to make the most out of every situation. They are courageous and not afraid to challenge the status quo and push the boundaries to make things better. Because of these qualities and many others, the best leaders know how to get the most out of people; they enableContinue reading “The Stone Soup Effect”
Diwali ~ Be the Light
India is a land of festivals and today we have Deepavali (or Diwali) which literally means “rows of lamps”. Throughout the world, all Hindus celebrate Deepavali or Diwali with great pomp and enthusiasm. Here is a story about the origins of Diwali. Once upon a time there was a great warrior, Prince Rama, who hadContinue reading “Diwali ~ Be the Light”
Staying Positive
It is really hard to find something positive in our darkest days. However staying positive is the only way to make it through the tough times. Sometime back I came across the inspirational story of Liz Murray, a woman who overcame tremendous odds to become the best selling author, motivational speaker and a strong voiceContinue reading “Staying Positive”
Being the right person
Quite a few of my friends are at the stage of looking out for the right person to settle down with. Most of the time we are comparing ourselves to others, whether it is with our spouses or spouse-to-be, or families or colleagues at work, or friends. We catch ourselves saying wish I was onContinue reading “Being the right person”
Forgive & Forget?
Of the four mantras here for happiness, today I’d like to focus on the third one – forgive those who hurt you. It is so difficult for most of us to forgive someone who has hurt us. The deeper the wound, the more we hold ourselves back from pardoning them. However what we fail toContinue reading “Forgive & Forget?”
Keep Trying…
Persistence and never giving up are extremely important qualities for a person on his way towards goals and dreams. We meet many obstacles all the time, that is why it is necessary to learn how be determined in our life. Here is a lovely story that I came across on following your dream. From his childhood, Monty’s father as aContinue reading “Keep Trying…”
Where there is a will..
Long ago, in China, there lived a big businessman whose business was to sell combs. Now that he was becoming old and about to retire, he wanted to place the business into wise and able hands. So, he called forth his three sons and instructed them, that their assignment was to sell combs in theContinue reading “Where there is a will..”
The Floor Maid at the Tewksbury Institute
Dr. Frank Mayfield was touring Tewksbury Institute when, on his way out, he accidentally collided with an elderly floor maid. To cover the awkward moment Dr. May field started asking questions. “How long have you worked here?” “I’ve worked here almost since the place opened,” the maid replied. “What can you tell me about theContinue reading “The Floor Maid at the Tewksbury Institute”
Allurement? Inducement?
As state governments in India pass laws on religious conversion, and political leaders create disharmony by talking about allurement and inducement in changing religions, a poor man who had converted from the religion of his forefathers to that of a so called foreign god, stood in front of a judge in a courtroom somewhere inContinue reading “Allurement? Inducement?”
Kenrick Vaz 