Thích Nhất Hạnh, Buddhist monk, teacher, author, poet, global spiritual leader, and peace and human rights activist, and one of the most beloved Zen teachers in the world, celebrated his 90th birthday last month. He has published more than one hundred books on meditation, mindfulness and Buddhism, poems and children’s stories, and…
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Today we celebrate Gandhi Jayanthi, the 147th birth anniversary of the Father of our Nation, Mahatma Gandhi or Bapuji, as he is fondly addressed. Gandhiji’s influence is global and he continues to inspire millions today. He believed that non-violence is the way, and proved it during his lifetime, sticking to his…
I am a big fan of cartoon shows. During my childhood, there weren’t many but we absolutely adored the few comic books we could get hold of and enjoyed their words of wisdom through inspiring quotes. But those days are nothing compared to the abundance we have now – as I found…
It is a rocky road to the Red Carpet. Nobody achieves greatness overnight (and if they do, it is usually temporary). Failures ARE the stepping stones to success. And thus emerge inspiring quotes about life from those who’ve walked the walk and talked the talk. And as my dearly beloved Prince…
To err is human. In the process, people get hurt. If only one could turn the clock back and undo what happened. But there is a way. Forgiveness Everyone makes mistakes. We hurt others. Others hurt us. Luckily, we have the choice to come to terms with the situation and let…
I am craving for a strong dose of the positive in my life right now. Losing two close friends in a span of two weeks is taking its toll. I have the reputation of being a naturally sunny person. No matter what color frames I wear, as a bespectacled person, I…
Laughter has always been the best medicine, no matter how you look at it! There is research to prove that we need at least 12 laughs a day to stay healthy. Life will always be busy and complex. To cope and be happy, laughter is an essential element in life. This…