How overwhelming life gets sometimes, doesn’t it? And yet, you can be the light, at any moment, as this beautiful story by Elizabeth Gilbert illustrates via a life lesson from a bus driver. Enjoy this wonderful story and feel the sweet sense of hope! Anyone can be the light Some years ago, I was stuck on a crosstown bus in…
Wednesday Wisdom
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Personal developmentWednesday Wisdom
Is Having a Big Ego Good or Bad?
by Vidya Sury February 23, 2022Tough question, and kind of hard to answer, isn’t it? I’d say having a big ego, or simply having an ego can be both good and bad, as there are positive as well as negative effects of having an ego—depending on its size. I am sure you can think of many well-known personalities who have a large ego. People with…
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Personal developmentWednesday Wisdom
Have You Ever Struggled With Not Knowing When to Quit?
by Vidya Sury August 19, 2021Never give up. Yes, it makes sense to be persistent. But only when it comes to certain things, certain people and only sometimes. Knowing when to quit is important when holding on will not improve the situation. What is more important is to ask ourselves this: Will I gain anything by being persistent? What will I lose because of my…
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I am so excited to share this beautiful poem by the talented Amanda Gorman, titled “The Hill We Climb” that she performed at the swearing in ceremony of the new US President. This lovely 22-year-old is the youngest person to deliver a poem at a U.S. presidential inauguration. In 2017, Gorman, who was 19 at the time, became the nation’s first National…
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Mindful LivingWednesday Wisdom
The Kind Of Santa Claus Story We Really Need
by Vidya Sury December 26, 2020This is the kind of Santa Claus story that warms the heart, because the truth is, everyone can be Santa Claus. Enjoy! The Santa Claus Story I remember tearing across town on my bike to visit my Grandma. My brother shattered my world by dropping the bomb: “There is no Santa Claus,” he jeered. “Even dummies know that!” Upset, I…