Babies, a 2010 documentary by French director, Thomas Balmès takes up the extremely nuanced task of capturing the delicate development from birth up to the first birthday of four babies, belonging to areas that fan out across the world. The protagonists of the documentary are Ponijao, a boy from the dusty grasslands of Namibia; Bayar, […]
Category Archives: Focus
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Osho taught his disciples to celebrate death as it is the peak of life. But first, one has to learn the art of living life in total watchfulness–watching all our actions, thoughts and feelings…
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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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A lot of the time, individuals fall into maladaptive patterns of being without even realising it. These patterns are essentially streams of thought and behaviours that become subconscious and automatic. Soon enough, reaction takes precedence, without the individual being able to identify what triggered said reaction. Thought/mood journaling calls for consciously paying close attention to […]
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On this very auspicious day of Maha Shivratri I wish you all wellness and happiness. May we dwell on our innate Shiva consciousness and grow in light and love to share with all. Fill yourself with happiness for all that Lord has given you and let the life be one of expression of gratitude and […]
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“The biggest danger is not the virus itself. The really big problem is our own inner demons, our own hatred, greed, and ignorance”, says Yuval Noah Harari, tweeting on the COVID 19 pandemic. The viruses visit us every now and then in every century and do kill us–sometimes many of us and sometimes not so […]
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Have you ever wondered why you do not question twice when someone asks you to do something you enjoy doing? And why even getting a glass from the water cooler ten steps away can sound like such an exhausting task? Have you ever wondered why you continue doing certain things your parents told you to […]
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I terminated my personal therapy yesterday (after a total of 17 sessions across 7 months). Therapy/Counselling is a very emerging field and source of help in our country at the moemnt and I truly believe that sharing more of our personal experiences about it can help clear so many stigmas about it and give rise […]
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On the occasion of India’s Independence Day, we revisit the idea of freedom and see what the spiritual leader, OSHO had to say about it!
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At Happy Ho, we believe that good books make great hearts! Here are some books you’d like to pick up on some evenings with a hot cup of chai (or coffee) and some pakoras (or cakes)! And do your mental health some good. The Blue Umbrella by Ruskin Bond In exchange for her lucky leopard’s […]