As parents, we want our children to reach their best potential and succeed at school. We want them to get the most from their education. This success depends on several factors such as the quality of education provided by the school, the teachers and the resources available. But the most important…
Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles
In his book Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hahn says that in the rush of modern life, we tend to lose touch with the peace that is available in each moment. Never have I ever realized this more than in January…
When I heard that Bharathy Bhaskar’s book “Nee Nadi Pola Odikondiru” (Tamizh) has been translated into English as “Surge On Like A River” I was curious. Happy to say it is just as delightful as the Tamizh version! Here’s my book review. Surge On Like A River – Book blurb Surge…
Burnout is a serious issue that you just cannot ignore. You might feel invincible. You might feel as though you have no choice. You might be trying to earn a certain amount of money or prove you’re the best or you don’t want to ask for help or you just don’t…
If you thought doing more than one thing at a time makes you ultra-efficient, you are wrong. Break the multitasking habit if you want to be happy A few weeks back, I was scheduled to meet someone for work. Besides hoping for a good outcome, I was also excited to get…
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…
The year 2020, more than ever, needs our gratitude for all the life-lessons it taught us especially about getting better not bitter. And I have nothing but gratitude for all the blessings and the silver linings over the months. 2020 has had more blursdays than I care to remember. (Yup, that’s…
