“So you’ve decided that homeschooling your kids is the best way to go?” That was the shocked question another parent asked a friend of ours who has decided she wants to homeschool her kids. She did try day school for a few years but it just isn’t working for them. She…
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I had the usual ups and downs and I am just not in the mood to even talk about the downs, because today I want to practice what I preach. Voicing my gratitude is the best way, I thought. Attending the National Workshop on Regulatory Compliance for Accelerating Innovations at C-CAMP,…
You’ve probably lost count of the number of times you’ve read the story of the chained elephant, right? Okay one more time. Humor me. The elephant. Wild, free to explore, to discover and enjoy the beauty of its natural habitat. Yet, this massive powerful creature succumbs to a life tethered to…
If you are like me, you really really want to meditate but a/fall asleep b/can’t focus c/feel too lazy d/think it won’t help for a particular situation. But the truth is, meditation helps for practically everything. And it is not complicated. Simply stepping away from a stressful situation and taking a…
The word “success” has a sweet ring to it, doesn’t it? As we attempt various things in life—personal or professional—our efforts are geared towards achieving our goals. We want to be successful, right? Not only is it delicious but also boosts our self-confidence and self-esteem. Success, when we work for it,…
Stress is a normal part of our lives whether or not we like it. Most of the time, healthy levels of stress help us stay on our toes. Still, there are days when it is more than we can take. Managing stress when it gets out of hand is crucial for…
Qigong walking meditation is a great way to help kids–and grownups–find calm and joy. During my school days, our home would be bustling with activity. Since I grew up at my Grandmother’s place, we had lots of house guests over, visiting for the summer vacation. Every day was a festival—food, people,…