Category Archives: Focus

How do we strip the alienating emotions of  their power without becoming insensitive to the world, without draining life of its richness? If we merely consign them to the depths of the unconscious  they will reemerge with renewed force at the first opportunity, continuing to strengthen the tendencies that perpetuate inner conflict. The ideal, contrarily […]

Love is as critical for us as oxygen; its importance is non-negotiable. When we are connected, our physical and mental selves are healthy. The less connected we are, the greater the risk we face. No matter how much one would like to deny it, love forms the foundation of a fulfilled life! Our culture teaches […]

From the time I was a child, I was taught in bits and pieces how to be a good guest. When I am invited to someone’s place, I shall dress as they’ve asked the members of the party to, I shall eat only when I’m served, I should talk about matters that the host of […]

My family of 8 lived in a 40×12 feet house – it was small, but enough for us. Our days began early, around 5 AM when my mother would provide traditional forms of curing and healing to newborns and small children. Through the night my brother and I would take turns to keep the ‘chula’ […]

The beauty of human freethinking is our greatest gift that  we can choose how we feel about any circumstance at any time. New perspectives are available to us all, at all times. For example, if you are feeling stressed because of a demanding job and the high-maintenance tenants leasing your  investment property. You cane re-frame […]

Make this Ganesh Chathurthi more auspicious. Offer your beloved lord Ganesha according to your zodiac sign for attracting abundance and peace Aries – Jaggery, Dates or Ladoo of Gur (jaggery) and Khajoor (Dates) Taurus – Coconut and Ghee Ladoo or Raw Coconut Gemini – Black Chana or Black Urad Daal Ladoo Cancer – Modak and […]

There is nothing wrong in eating meat but it is so much surprising that Buddhist monks eat meat whereas the religion preaches non-violence. I asked this question to a monk during my visit to Thailand and he told me that Buddha allowed monks to eat meat, if they had not seen, heard or suspected that […]

When a relationship ends, we usually find it easy to determine who untied the knots and who wished to tie it back together: the one who found a new partner or a new hobby or apartment and appeared to move on quickly did the dirty job of ending things,without experiencing an ounce of pain and […]

Don’t Blame, Be responsible, Be happy. Blame is a huge cause of unhappiness. We do not take responsibility for our anger, anxiety, and frustrations. We look for someone to blame and do not loose any opportunity to be angry and frustrated. After having practiced patience for several years a friend of mine thought of taking […]