A couple of days back, we had some terrible news. A friend who was traveling with his family was in a car accident. In moments, a happy trip turned into a tragic one. They’re still dealing with it, running around, filing reports, getting their car fixed, getting themselves fixed, and chasing insurance. And when the dust has settled, it will…
Pema Chodron, an American Tibetan Buddhist is one of greatest spiritual teachers in the world and has inspired millions of people with her inspiring quotes and words of wisdom. She is an author, nun and mother. She has written several books including The Wisdom of No Escape, Start Where You Are, and When Things Fall Apart. Born in New York…
I read this beautiful poem titled “Have you earned your tomorrow?” by Edgar Guest a few days ago and thought it was a lovely reminder to be mindful, be kind, and do good. See the pic above? I clicked this when we visited Dharamsala a few years ago. How true that kindness is a language the deaf can hear and…
I had the usual ups and downs and I am just not in the mood to even talk about the downs, because today I want to practice what I preach. Voicing my gratitude is the best way, I thought. Attending the National Workshop on Regulatory Compliance for Accelerating Innovations at C-CAMP, Bangalore set the tone for the month and it…
Today’s Wednesday Wisdom is all about the menu and meal planning. Meal planning—at least for me—is fun. I love to make a food time-table for the week. As I work from home, this is sensible as it helps me organize my grocery lists and shopping. It helps me manage my time better when I plan. There are enough distractions when…