An unpleasant, unforeseen event occurs in our life. Maybe an illness, or maybe something smaller, like a power outage. What is our natural, immediate response? Greek philosopher Epectitus wrote about being able to differentiate between things that lie within our control and things that lie beyond. We can only control ourselves, our mind, our response […]
Author Archives: swarnika
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Jul
Jul
We have all had experiences that have had us question the intent of those around us and we may have asked ourselves, what is happening to people? We probably read something in the newspaper that had us asking, “Have they forgotten what it is to be human?” So, what is it to be human and […]
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May
May
Ever caught yourself doodling random words absentmindedly, while you were on the phone or drawing squiggly lines when stuck in a dull meeting? Perhaps you confided in our ruled notebooks growing up or have been documenting your day by keeping a small planner, we have all at some time made journal entries, though we might […]
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May
May
One of the greatest works of Philosophy comes from an Emperor who lived almost 2000 years ago. Such was the nature of hiswork, that men and women throughout the ages have continued to use his work ‘Meditations’ as a guiding philosophy for life. From betrayal by his close allies, to being jailed and even facing […]
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Apr
Apr
“Any man could, if he were so inclined, be the sculptor of his own brain.” – Santiago Ramón y Cajal Neuroplasticity is the capability of our brain to change and rewire itself in response to experience and learning. As we grow older, though the rate of neuroplasticity might not remain what it was when we […]
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Apr
Apr
Back in 1964, on a day just like any other at Spruce Elementary School in San Francisco, the teachers were told by their principal that psychologist Robert Rosenthal and his team would be conducting a new IQ test on the children. Such was the nature of this test, that it could predict which students would […]
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Apr
Apr
Imagine this – an airplane has to make an emergency landing; it doesn’t go well and the plane breaks into three parts upon landing. The passengers are now fully aware that they can’t stay inside for much longer and must get out before the plane bursts into flames. What happens now? Planet A: Passengers ask […]
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Apr
Apr
Coping strategies come to our aid in dealing with distressful events, the pressures faced during a long day at the office or the exhaustion of dealing with the obstacles we face in our daily lives. Be it a disagreement with a loved one or time spent worrying over the future of the ongoing pandemic, we […]
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Jul
Jul
So often we tend to take ourselves for granted, we expect too much and then berate ourselves when we fall short. Our own self – someone who has stuck with us all these years, has seen us through our bad times and good, is frequently neglected. How long has it been that you have talked […]
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Jul
Jul
The body, mind and soul should function like a well-rehearsed orchestra to create a beautiful symphony, A confluence of the three can be better achieved by incorporating a well thought out morning routine that caters to our spiritual, mental, physical and emotional needs, giving each their due time and attention. The daily acts of life […]
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