In 1912 Larson developed the Optimist Creed, which in 1922, was adopted by Optimist International, better known as the Optimist Clubs. Christian D. Larson was an important leader in the New Thought movement. His early influence on Ernest Holmes, Norman Vincent Peale, and numerous other self-help and inspirational writers influenced much of the…
Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles
It is easy to pick out the good part in any situation when you care to spot it. Call it the silver lining of the dark cloud. We experienced the hottest day in Bangalore’s history yesterday, with a whopping 37 degrees Centigrade. Some may laugh at this. Why, even I would…
That’s what Vidur always says. Not “Oh my God!” but “Oh my Goddess”. Why? Because he thinks women and men are equal. So gratifying. And even though I do love temples, thanks to him, I get to see a lot more, through his special interest and his goal to write a…


