We would all like to be happier, right? And yet, there are times when it seems like the Holy Grail. We look and look. What is the secret? See if this little parable resonates with you: One day the Creator gathered all the animals and said: ‘I want to hide the…
Posts tagged as “mental health”
The teen years are filled with social, emotional and mental challenges with pressure to fit in with peers while keeping on top of academic performance. Unrealistic expectations both at school and at home can create a sense of inadequacy and disappointment, and lead to the feeling that life is unfair. Add…
This is a book review of You Can Do All Things: Drawings, Affirmations and Mindfulness to Help With Anxiety and Depression by Kate Allan One of the best ways to cope with any health issue-mental, emotional or physical, is to take action and keep going regardless of any setbacks that may…
We know that building healthy boundaries is a crucial ingredient of a happy and fulfilling life. But . . . Are there days when you feel as if you are here in this world to only satisfy others’ needs, while shoving yours away? Do you suffer physically, mentally and emotionally because…
“Without exception, every person I interviewed who described living a joyful life or who described themselves as joyful, actively practiced gratitude and attributed their joyfulness to their gratitude practice. And both joy and gratitude were described as spiritual practices that were bound to a belief in human interconnectedness and a power…
Some months ago, I wrote about how we celebrate major festivals in our condominium complex with food fun and games. One of the games we enjoy is Bingo. Lots of preparations are made, coordinators appointed and some fun prizes lined up as almost everyone – including the children wants to participate.…
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…