Let’s see what the ancient Greek Philosopher had to say about life! 1. Pain Is Essential Aristotle believed that to learn something important, one had to exert both physically and mentally. And many a times, this effort towards learning involved pain. He encouraged us to embrace this pain and see its bright side: the learning. […]
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The human smile is a complicated form of expression. It can indicate anything from joy to jealousy. And research now shows that it can even predict outcomes! Here are a few examples: Predicting Earnings According to a study published in 2012 in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, happier adults were able […]
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We all operate with a certain template of an addict – someone whose house is filled with needles or bongs, someone who has few pennies to live with and chooses to spend even those on substance, someone who has no loved ones around. Such an imagery helps us because it suggests how much distance there […]
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Storefronts pack up their displays with “I Love You, Mom” merchandise. Social media is invaded by Mother’s Day ads. Seasonal sales fill up your inbox. Sales people end their communication with a cheery wish. This high level commodification is enough to add more weight to what seems like an already difficult day for many across […]
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Quite often, even though our calendars are filled with crosses and short phrases, our hearts feel empty. We may know better about where we will be in the next five years than we know about in the next five seconds. We seem to be suffering from an excess of orderliness, caution and structural rigidity and […]
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From the eternity of time, we’ve been taught how happiness, joy, pride, excitement are positive emotions among others. And how sadness, hurt, anger, fear are the bad boys, among a whole lot of others. We were always asked to seek the positive gang and stay as far as possible from the negative emotions. I stay […]
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We all wish to make our lives taste a bit sweeter, a bit happier and a bit more positive. So why wait until tomorrow for the taste to arrive on our tongue when we can have all of it today! Here are some tips to add some positivity to your life – 1. Thought – […]
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According to Amy Morin (Author, “13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do”), therapy isn’t just for those who are at the bottom of the hierarchical pyramid, it is also for those who are at the top of it. Let’s see why! Imposter Syndrome As a symptom of this syndrome, one does not feel inherently responsible […]
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Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo, the Mystic Law of the universe, when chanted on a daily basis is a powerful tool that we can use to change our lives and of those around us. Here are the five ways in which this can manifest: 1. Buddhahood Chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo allows us to tap into the Buddha that resides inside all […]
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Buddha was mainly an ethical teacher and a mystic rather than a metaphysician and preached only orally. In this article, we’ll be discussing his most important teaching – Pratityasamutpada. The doctrine of Pratityasamutpada or Dependent Origination is the foundation of all teachings of the Buddha. It is contained in the Second Noble Truth which gives […]