“I walk slowly, but I never walk backwards.” This simple yet powerful quote, often attributed to Abraham Lincoln, encapsulates a mindset of steady progress and unwavering determination. It speaks to the idea that the pace at which we move forward is not as important as the direction we are headed. Has “Being Slow” lost its […]
Category Archives: Focus
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Aug
Aug
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.” This popular quote is well-loved for a reason. Rain brings great respite from the long spell of summer. All of us keenly wait for the first monsoon showers, to take out our rain boots and dance in the […]
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Jul
Jul
“Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength.” —Charles Spurgeon Are you anxious all the time? Things worry you no end? The past haunts you, the present troubles you, and the future worry you, if you are in this kind of mental state, then your form is worrisome. […]
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Jun
Jun
How do you keep fit when travelling? Now that we are on the last leg of the summer vacation and monsoons are about to set in. These have already touched some parts of India so we all want to make the most of it with some travel plans. Travel gives a high, and we all […]
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Jun
Jun
World Environment Day propagates: Go green, breathe clean. Stop polluting the environment. Save our planet. Think before you trash it. World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated annually on 5 June and encourages awareness and action for the protection of the environment. It is supported by many non-governmental organizations, businesses, and government entities, and represents the primary United Nations outreach day supporting the […]
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May
May
Do you laugh often? Or do you not laugh that often? Or do you not laugh at all? You need to seek an answer and why do you do that? What are its implications? How laughter enables you to maintain a cheerful spirit? How laughter helps you with good health? Many years ago, when a […]
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May
May
“There is beauty in simplicity and there is strength too. The less you define yourself- your successes, happiness, and worth by stuff, the more enjoyment you will find in your day and the less external validation you will need.” Beauty is gifted, but if you conduct yourself well, beauty is acquired and is more long-lasting. […]
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May
May
While returning from my evening walk in the colony, I met an old acquaintance who travelled with me to Church Gate when I was working. The lady in her 50s looked pretty as always, but not happy. After exchanging pleasantries, I asked her, why she was here. She told me that she was returning from […]
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Apr
Apr
“Dance is a language beyond words, expressing that for which we have no words.” – Jennifer De Leon How Dancing Can Improve Your Quality of Life and Health? When the news of Naatu Naatu winning the Oscars splashed, we could not resist doing Naatu Naatu in our living rooms but only to face the harsh […]
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Mar
Mar
Letting a tear or two roll down isn’t so bad. Let’s see why! Crying Makes You Feel Good/Light Ever felt lighter after crying for some good amount of time? That’s because when you cry, the body releases oxytocin and endogenous opioids, otherwise known as endorphins. These feel good hormones relieve you of both physical and […]