For many of us, when we feel scared or anxious or hurt, expressing what we feel to others would be the last option towards making ourselves feel better. So when we have a fight with our partner and we are asked how we are doing, we smile like nothing happened. When we have a meeting […]
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The meaning of the word ‘Vipassana’ is insight – to perceive things as they really are, without a veil, without any facade, in their absolute true nature. Practicing Vipassana involves a practical and scientific examination and observation of the self that results in complete purification of the mind and achievement of the highest possible happiness. […]
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Maybe at some point in the day, you find yourself gazing at the clouds beyond the curtains or slowly sipping onto your tea or brushing your hands against the soft fur of your pet or noticing the texture of what you are wearing or relishing the taste of what is over your tongue. And at […]
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uddha was to give an extremely special talk one day. Thousands of people from miles around had come. When Buddha arrived, he was holding a flower. Time passed but Buddha said nothing. He just kept looking at the flower. The crowd was growing unrestless. Mahakashyapa could no longer restrain himself and laughed. Buddha called him […]
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History Behind The Term The term ‘Gaslight’ is derived from the name of a 1944 Drama/Mystery film. In the movie, after the death of her famous opera-singing aunt, Paula (Ingrid Bergman) is sent to study in Italy to become a great opera singer as well. While there, she falls in love with the charming Gregory […]
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Often, in our daily lives, we talk more than we listen. There’s more words in the air than silences. We often feel awkward when a silence surrounds the table. But often than not, these empty periods communicate more than our words ever can or ever will. Here’s a story about the same, from our very […]
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Using the language of change, SFBT helps clients envision a future where their current problem is solved. It taps into their capabilities and inner resources. SFBT minimizes emphasis on problems and failures of the past, and instead focuses on the client’s strengths and previous successes. Once the client identifies a desired outcome, the therapist assists […]
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Have you ever met some people who navigate through their lives so easily as compared to others who struggle at every single point? Martin Seligman, the father of positive psychology, has spent decades of research trying to find out the secret of the former group of people. The secret: They are optimists! Seligman refers to […]
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How can a field that seems to primarily be reserved for a few academics be used to cure the insomnia or sleepless nights of the masses?
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Osho, the spiritual leader for millions across the globe, is known for bringing home stories that touch not only the mind but the soul. This story, as narrated by him, comes from China. In a particular town, a very beautiful woman arrived one day, out of the blue. Nobody had any clue about the whereabouts […]