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Kintsugi - The beauty in the flaw
"The unexamined life is not worth living", a profound statement from the great philosopher, Socrates. From a practical stand point it...
Dec 17, 20202 min read
The folly of seeking happiness in the 'Rat Race'
Ever wondered what is this 'Rat Race'? Well this video provides a good idea. Many of us can relate to this depiction for the answer. We...
Dec 13, 20202 min read
The power of Association
A rain drop from the sky: if it is caught by clean hands, is pure enough for drinking. If it falls in the gutter, its value drops so much...
Dec 9, 20201 min read
I, Me, Myself, my Guru and my God
30th November 2020 was the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak ji, whose disciples are known as the Sikhs. A few acquaintances of ours wanted...
Dec 9, 20202 min read
The problem with political jokes is, ...
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Dec 2, 20201 min read
May laugh at the old, but never at the young.
Experience and knowledge which usually comes with age and tells us what has happened. So we form strong opinions on what works and what...
Nov 30, 20201 min read
What really is Experience, and its importance to Success?
All individuals that achieve success, commit errors, even blunders. Success or failure occurs only when we do something. If we are not...
Nov 24, 20202 min read
What is Truth?
Truth is a powerful concept. That is why it is often used, overused, misused and mostly abused. Truth could be defined as thoughts,...
Nov 16, 20205 min read
If it's not for money, then why do you write?
A friend asked me, "If it's not for money then why do you write?" It would be foolish to say that 'money is not important' but can that...
Nov 15, 20201 min read
Learning about voting from Joseph Stalin
"One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors." ~ Plato Contrary to...
Nov 9, 20202 min read
Do people have ideas or ideas have people?
We humans have always been confused with existence and our life in general, but thanks to an avalanche of information, never has humanity...
Nov 5, 20202 min read
There is no Moderate or Radical Islam
There is much talk by many world leaders including Muslim leaders about Islam needing to be reformed. Terms such as 'Radical Islam' and...
Nov 2, 20203 min read
It is necessary to constantly shed baggage in life.
An American tourist desired to meet an Indian Mystic. So his hosts arranged for him to meet a Rishi (an enlightened being). On entering...
Oct 26, 20203 min read
What Meditation is not
The Western mind deeply influenced by Judaism, Christianity and Islam which has no room for meditation. Contemplation yes, meditation no....
Oct 22, 20203 min read
Why are friendships sometimes lost?
In spite of wanting to see his friend, the wise man restrained himself, thus not visiting his friend for many days. When he did go to...
Oct 19, 20202 min read
Who is a friend?
"Everyone is the other and no one is himself." ~ Martin Heidegger Living in society, means to be pressurised by the masses to behave in a...
Oct 14, 20202 min read
Chances of surviving COVID-19 are now very good.
As time passes in a pandemic there’s a greater chance of survival for those getting infected now in October 2020 than those who got...
Oct 13, 20203 min read
Carrying Coronavirus fear much too far
A policeman stopped and fined a motorist for driving his car without wearing a mask, even though the glasses of the automobile were...
Sep 29, 20202 min read
Covid-19 is not the kiss of death.
"Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less." ~ Madame...
Sep 28, 20206 min read
Truth, Perception and Six Blind Men
The old Indian fable about '6 blind men and the elephant' is often taught to every child. It provides a vital and important lesson of...
Sep 26, 20202 min read
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