The inspiring story of the Chinese bamboo tree is a wonderful lesson in perseverence, patience and persistence. Although I read this story long ago, it is a good one to re-read. And I find that every time I read it, there’s a different takeaway. It is important to note that we usually tend to see what we want to see…
From My Gratitude Journal: Reflections The more thankful I am, the more abundance I receive Being grateful when we get what we wish for is easy. But counting our blessings when things are not going the way we hoped is hard. It is probably because even though we are aware we should be thankful for what we have, the turmoil in…
How overwhelming life gets sometimes, doesn’t it? And yet, you can be the light, at any moment, as this beautiful story by Elizabeth Gilbert illustrates via a life lesson from a bus driver. Enjoy this wonderful story and feel the sweet sense of hope! Anyone can be the light Some years ago, I was stuck on a crosstown bus in…
Tough question, and kind of hard to answer, isn’t it? I’d say having a big ego, or simply having an ego can be both good and bad, as there are positive as well as negative effects of having an ego—depending on its size. I am sure you can think of many well-known personalities who have a large ego. People with…
Never give up. Yes, it makes sense to be persistent. But only when it comes to certain things, certain people and only sometimes. Knowing when to quit is important when holding on will not improve the situation. What is more important is to ask ourselves this: Will I gain anything by being persistent? What will I lose because of my…