“My dark days made me stronger. Or maybe I already was strong, and they made me prove it.” — Emery Lord Today, October 10, 2022, we observe World Mental Health Day. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. The […]
Tag Archives: happiness
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“Having knowledge is not enough. We need to cultivate ‘grandmother mind’, a mind of great compassion, to go beyond our abilities and intelligence” – MARGUERITE THEOPHIL As children, we had a rigorous upbringing, well in most cases this was the case, so I was also no exception to this. A sense of discipline was taught […]
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Oct
It is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, to forgive, forgive everybody. – Maya Angelou When we recently celebrated (October 7, 2022) National Forgiveness & Happiness Day, it is important to know why it is the most important virtue. Forgiveness = Happiness is the formula. If you want to be happy, forgive […]
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Sep
Turn your failures into success in life! “Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill. I think success and failure are two sides of the same coin. When you toss a coin, you don’t know whether it is head or tail – failure or […]
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Sep
Waking up at 7 AM difficult? Waking up at 7 AM every morning for the office is getting very difficult for most of us. How do you overcome it? It may sound cliche that it is not difficult to do… …yes, you can do it! In India, offices normally start at 10 AM so even […]
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Sep
Sep
The religious, spiritual & social significance of NAVRATRI The excitement all over India is palpable, while we are getting set to celebrate the auspicious Navratri festival after a gap of two years. There are Navratri Mandaps, Pujo Pandals, and Mata -ki-Chowkis being set-up in all their glory. Navratri is a time when Hindus celebrate the goddess […]
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Bednar Quotes, “To be offended is a choice we make; it is not a condition inflicted or imposed upon us by someone or something else.” My daughter Tanya came home slightly late the other day. When I checked, she replied, “I met my school friend Ankita in the colony and it was great catching up […]
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Sep
How to stay motivated in a demotivating atmosphere? Is the atmosphere motivating or demotivating? You need to evaluate your atmosphere yourself! Remaining motivated is key to your survival and well-being. Motivation is the key to all your creativity, aspirations, goals, purpose, and all good things. The moment this feeling seep in, everything falls into place. […]
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Sep
If we “control” our emotions, if we go with them, we are damned either way! Given the choice, we should learn to control our emotions for peace of mind. As powerful emotions can feel like you’re on a runaway horse. Emotional self-regulation helps you take back the reins. But it is easier said than done! […]
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Choosing a life partner is indeed an arduous task, particularly in the Indian milieu. Institution of marriage has undergone tremendous change in the last few decades, from the 50s’ when grandparents used to decide on the partner, 60’s when parents took on them to decide right partner, 70’s when the family started match-making, 80s–90s era […]