I am one of those lucky people who grew up in a joint family that was rich in every way except financially. Every member was generous to a fault and exuded kindness. Not even one hesitated to take the shirt off their backs to give to someone in need. As far as food was concerned, don’t even ask! There was…
“Some days I am just so overwhelmed!” “No matter what, I just can’t seem to prepare well enough” “My head’s a mess” “Am I good enough?” “I don’t know where the time goes” “I don’t know how to feel better” … and sometimes, just a sad silence. Yes, those statements were made by my son when he first joined college,…
You. Yes, You! Do You Know Who You Are? It always feels great to ask that question. How would you answer it, though? I remember, years—nah, decades—ago, when I was in sales, I had an amazing boss who was quite the expert in making us feel great at the end of the day, no matter what kind of day we’d…
A lovely little girl was holding two apples with both hands. Her mum came in and softly asked her little daughter with a smile: my sweetie, could you give your mum one of your two apples? The girl looked up at her mum for a few seconds, then she took a quick bite on one apple, and then on the other.…
You hardly need me to tell you that busy lifestyles and increasing stress levels can only endure up to a limit. Soon enough, we reach that point when we become desperate to find ways to bring back that balance in life, and yearn to slow down. Here’s where mindfulness comes in, as a solution for those that aim to lead…