Life is a Journey…and with every day that passes, the journey gets faster. Days get shorter and good intentions grow and grow. It’s hard to find time to stop and think. There are always emails to answer, calls to make, trains to catch…But one day, your journey will end, and people will either remember youContinue reading “What will people remember YOU for?”
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Finding Inner Peace Amidst Chaos
One of the main things I’ve realised over the last few years is that you don’t need to meditate on a mountain top or in the middle of nowhere at a secluded spot to find inner peace. Making time to relax is important but we need calm and composure in the midst of our fast-paced,Continue reading “Finding Inner Peace Amidst Chaos”
Breathe
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”
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”
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?”
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”
Introspection
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”
Clap for Yourself and Others!
Jealousy is a normal emotion that everyone experiences. If you’re not careful, however, jealousy and envy can grow into resentment and bitterness. And those destructive emotions could lead to a vicious downward spiral. Social media seems to amplify resentment. Spend two minutes scrolling through Facebook or Instagram and it’s easy to become convinced your friendsContinue reading “Clap for Yourself and Others!”
