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Mind and body matters For a long time, I meditated for about 15 minutes. I thought it was sort of the minimum one needs to do to get its benefits. But I also do yoga for my back before meditating, so the overall time was on the high side, in my view. So I started …
The 3 Minute 3 Part Meditation that Works Beautifully! Read More »
Part of your wisdom portfolio We presented a proposal recently. It was an intense session, and the customer probed us on many aspects of the solution and financials. It went well, and when we gathered for a debrief afterwards, our leader said, ‘I think we did a good job. We had all the answers!’ In …
Part of your wisdom portfolio Isn’t it astonishing that we can actually choose what to think, how to feel and what to do? We make decisions and act on them daily, every hour and minute. Large decisions stand out in our minds, but if we observe ourselves closely for a while, we’ll see the many …
Amazing Choice. This is our greatest gift. Let’s not squander it. Read More »
Part of your wisdom portfolio I don’t curse, cuss, swear, use expletives, profane, or utter obscenities. I have often wondered why I am so and thought I would share my ‘stream-of-thought’ with you. It may entertain you, and in this big world, there may be some like me who’ll tell me so. Is it my …
No Apologies — I Don’t Swear, and There Are No Swear Words In My Writing Read More »
No one wants the real me anymore As a living, breathing human, I’m no fun nor essential company for anyone anymore. I can’t supply a major pleasure or the many little Dopamine hits everyone I know craves. When I speak to people, they remain engrossed in reading or typing on their devices more often than not. …
How I’ve Lost the Battle with Social Media and Instant Messaging Read More »
Part of your wisdom portfolio I am 55 years old and find there are days when I feel flat, listless, or low on mental energy. I have no health issues or deficiencies, nor am I obese, depressed, a smoker, or a drinker. I’ve noticed my mood invariably lifts if I do certain things. I am …
Part of your wisdom portfolio Humour is a trait unique to humans. It strengthens social bonds, gives our minds a break, and increases emotional intelligence. It’s also crucial in making life feel worth living, as our reflective minds can otherwise realise its futility and fall into ennui, indifference, and fatalism. Joking is one of the …
Part of your wisdom portfolio (Listen to this story as a podcast above) I’ve observed a constant truth at work and home — good and bad times alternate. I used to feel frustrated and miffed on days when I had a tiff with someone close or things weren’t going the way I wanted. Over time, I observed …
Are you having a Good Day? Bad? Neither Will Last. Read More »
Part of your wisdom portfolio One of my bugbears is people making totally confident declarations. Whether they are right or wrong is not the problem. What dismays me is sensing a complete absence of doubt, for I believe the essence of civilisation is the admittance of possibilities, and being unsure is its natural outcome. When …
Part of your emotional wisdom portfolio Sometimes you need to tell someone they are not being smart. But you don’t have to hurt them. It will not even have the desired effect if you do. So, when you feel like saying, “You’re being a moron”, try one of these instead; after you’ve double-checked that it’s …
