We often question our trust in the almighty and this doubt in turn affects our gratitude for what we’ve been blessed with. Here’s a story, as narrated by OSHO, as to how one can trust and be grateful towards the one who has created him/her. Narada, the famous Indian mystic, was on his way to […]
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A dog is said to be a (wo)man’s best friend! Let’s see why: 1. Dogs teach us how to be mindful When dogs get hypnotised by small pieces of treats or just roll over in the grass for the fun of it, they are teaching us a valuable lesson – how to be in the […]
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Reason appeals to a mind that’s always divided – right or wrong, good or bad, valid or invalid. Poetry finds its nourishment in a mind that believes in unity – both/and, good/good, yes/yes. Zen makes its home in a mind that has retained its rational thought and also has the beauty of a poetic spiritual […]
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‘Girl, Interrupted’, set in the 1960s, traces the story of an 18 year old Susanna who is sent to a mental health institution for treatment, where her experiences eventually compel her to choose between the chaos inside the institution and outside its gates. Psychological Interpretation. The movie highlights the troubled state of people suffering from […]
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In a better arranged society, we would not only celebrate the lawyers and the doctors but also those who have the ability to soothe, to reassure their fellow beings in times of crisis or fear that their feelings are valid and that there is light at the end of the tunnel, provided one shows the […]
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Nandita Kochar Goddess Durga is Adi-Parashakti; she has been declared to be the most supreme and most powerful Goddess in the Shakti tradition, occupying a place similar to Lord Krishna in Vaishnavism. So this Navratri, let’s get to know more about her! Happy Ho organizes best Meditation and Tarot classes in Noida and Delhi NCR […]
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There are an infinite number of methodologies available about how to raise our kids. And one of them is the positive psychology approach which focuses on the positive emotions, traits, values of a person in order to help a person grow. It comes from a place of strength rather than deficit. Positive psychology helps parents […]
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Read Part I here. Till now we have quoted actual mistakes made in the past. But possible mistakes will do just as well. An imaginary example can be one where I make a judgment about an imaginary action to be good. So much so that this judgement is universalizable and can be applied on relevantly […]
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One of the most powerful ways to change the atmosphere of the mind is to cultivate gratitude in our lives. This means focusing our attention on what we deeply appreciate. Appreciation softens us. It soothes our turbulent minds by connecting us with the wonderful ordinary things which often go unnoticed. Appreciation takes some weight off […]
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We often come across people who champion themselves as those who don’t need much time in helping someone trust them. Whereas in our case, the conversation does not flow beyond a small talk. It is the mark of a great character when one is known as a person who is open-minded, trustworthy and someone who […]