I’ve always been fascinated by how the smartest people are not always the most successful people in life. Nor are they the happiest. Those who excel in academic achievements often lack social skills and are not always the ones to bag the best jobs. On the other hand, we hear stories…
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I absolutely advocate doing what makes you happy. And I try to practice what I preach as much as I can. To that end, I’ve been immersing myself in work after a bout of the ‘flu. I just finished editing a manuscript that I wished would never end! Some books are…
There was once a little girl named Rosalie. She was seven years old. She was a really nice girl—kind, polite and sweet. When she was around seven years old, she started learning to play the violin. The first time she played her violin, she sounded . . . umm . .…
So, there was this teacher who asked her students to get ready for a surprise test. Of course, the students groaned good-naturedly because who likes surprise tests? Assuring them it would be quite simple as they waited at their desks anxiously, she handed out the question papers face-down, as usual. After…
Sometimes, we have to take stock of the people in our lives to see if we need to sign the zero tolerance contract with them. And every once in a while, we must ask ourselves some uncomfortable questions if we want to be happy. What are we willing to tolerate when…
This is a book review of You Can Do All Things: Drawings, Affirmations and Mindfulness to Help With Anxiety and Depression by Kate Allan One of the best ways to cope with any health issue-mental, emotional or physical, is to take action and keep going regardless of any setbacks that may…
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…
