The need for respect is universal. It is not the prerogative of a few. Everyone needs it. Loss of respect can drive a man to any length. Self-empowerment is very simply a process of taking responsibility for and control of one’s own deeds and actions and ultimately life, governed by one’s own working creed. […]
Characteristics of a Robust Business These stand-out attributes of a robust business are set out in summary form, and in no specific order of importance. The secret of any successful business is firstly the robustness of the principles it is founded upon and the consistency and loyalty with which these are made visible in all […]
Suffering needs no explaining. Virtually everyone has experienced suffering of one kind or the other in their life and knows what it does to them. Very simply anything that takes joy out of living or fulfilling a purpose is suffering. But every suffering ends, and ends with an outcome. This adage gives strength and courage […]
“Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life!” Omar Khyyam ‘Now’ may seem to be a simple enough concept to grasp, but in reality it is a deep and esoteric experience of existence which can’t even be imagined at the level of an ordinary mind. It is most definitely not the present moment […]
Whilst in the middle of my shopping at a mall I sat on a bench for a little rest next to an old man. His dishevelled attire and a glum look on his face conveyed a message of sadness about him. “Hello” I said perfunctorily. “Hello” he said, nodding his head. “Nice day” “What’s nice […]
The stories of mayhem, conflict and atrocities of all kinds brought to us by the press and media continue unabated all around the world. The sad part of it all is that because it is recurrent daily newsfeed, we have come to accept it as normal. This is how we have learnt to justify our […]
It is said ‘There are no friends or enemies in life, only teachers.’ Everyone we come in contact with has something to tell us about ourselves regardless of whether we find them agreeable or disagreeable. They may be unpleasant and repulsive or glowing with immense wisdom, but in any event, they provide a setting in […]
I have been greatly influenced by J. Krishnamurti who had a lot to say about all aspects of life and the significant role that our mind plays in building lives. His ethos on education which emphasised the real purpose of education as ‘not to prepare us for getting a job, but to help us understand […]
Embed from Getty Images At my present level of wisdom I would like to postulate that happiness and joy are not synonymous. Whilst both are emotions, they come from different sources. The most obvious difference between these emotions is that the source of one is concrete and tangible, whereas that of the other is impalpable. […]
It is said compassion, an ocean of love and mercy, is the essence of life. Without it life would be like an arid desert that is hostile and ruthless. It is an attribute, a gift of Nature, placed in all of us so we may empathetically understand the woes and difficulties of others. Embed from […]