Anger can be good. It is an emotion that we as humans have and it is useful only if we can channel it to effect positive actions in our lives or in the lives of others. Anger over injustices can lead us to advocate for changes in laws and policies. Anger over some of our shortfalls can lead us to setting goals and taking steps to change behavior and better ourselves. Anger over a mistake on our job can help us re-evaluate the root causes to ensure that that mistake is not repeated... Read Full Story
The morning started off as if any other: the tapping toes while pulsing my coffee beans (the extra 30 seconds feel like agony but the taste outweighs my impatience) the scrambling of ensuring I am in physical possession of my ID badge, the mental checklist during the commute of "remember to pick up…., you should call…., don't forget…." The half-listening to DJ editorialize a political candidate. I was my usual 10 minutes behind. Deciding (uncharacteristically! Don't judge me!) to park in an... Read Full Story
You never know when they happen and when they do, you can never forget them. Each time one of them happens, it promises to tug at your heart for a lifetime. Fortunetly,life gives every one of us these precious moments that can never be erased from our minds. Moments that seem to stand still for ages,deep within the tiniest crevices of the heart and mind. These moments make me proud of being a human. I am sure you have taken numerous photographs during the many phases of your life so far and... Read Full Story
A study first printed in the December 2008 issue of SIR (Social Indicators Research) shows that unhappy people spend more time watching television than happy people. This information comes via John Robinson and Steven Martin from the University of Maryland, who examined the data of 30,000 adults in the United States. The data itself was collected over a 30 year period (1975-2006). Of key interest: (1) Unhappy people watched television 20% more on average than happy people, despite... Read Full Story
Watching the Michael Jackson memorial on tv, I observed the manner by which his life as an entertainer, was celebrated. I wondered if he was able to celebrate his life, when he was still able to do so. I sure hope so. Not many of us celebrate life as much as we deserve to. We are far too engrossed in surviving to wonder if we are truly living. This Universe is far too enchanting for us to miss if we would just stop to look. Our lives are so full of blessings and beauty if we were to just... Read Full Story
There are reasons why people become victims of circumstances. Some walk away to tell the story while some don’t. What really goes on within the mind of a victim when in the situation defines the eventual outcome. Cases of people who have survived extreme tragedies, encounters and conditions are heard of every now and then from various parts of the world. Unfortunately, when compared to those who have not resurfaced from such situations outnumbers those who have. What moulds the survivors in... Read Full Story
It is always easier to look for the flaws in others. We have grown so fond of flaws that sources like the media make billions of dollars each year just by displaying the weaknesses of famous people throughout the world. Some people thrive with a daily dose of gossips and hardly find it amusing to discuss about the positive attributes in others. If they only knew that focusing on someone else’s flaws will bring in more negative energy towards themselves, perhaps they would realize that they... Read Full Story
I was not too far away from the beach when a Tsunami snuffed thousands of lives out in less than an hour on boxing day in India a few years ago. It highlighted the onslaught of the planet’s doomsday in a manner that we will never forget. If natural catastropes such as these are not sufficient, you can always rely on mankind to find a way to destroy themselves. The recent nuclear missile test launch by North Korea may have shaken the foundation of trust and unity amongst nations but one can’t... Read Full Story
I know that there has been a reasonably long break between this and the last article. I did not realize how time had flown (time always flies when you love life). Well, just when I was thinking about what I should write about today, I received a call from a close friend saying that her sister had just had a baby. One of the most precious moments in any parent’s life. I still remember the first time I stared into my son’s big eyes. Anyway, there are so many wonderful things happening on this... Read Full Story
It’s very easy to express gratitude for the good things life brings. We all do that from time to time. Feeling grateful is a wonderful emotion. It transmits positive energy out into the Universe that then lure elements that lie within the same frequency.
How is that possible?
When you help those in need and they express gratitude, how does that make you feel? Does it feel great to be appreciated? Would you help them out in future too? You obviously would!
Well, what if your effort... Read Full Story
