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Month: August 2024

Restoring Mindfulness

Restoring mindfulness

It’s early in the week, and one of my resolutions is to be mindful. Mindfulness isn’t something that just happens; you must focus on it actively. I find a few simple rituals that help me bring mindfulness into my day. Read more…


Happy Accidents

Happy Accident

I came across this beautiful message from Steve Jobs on how and when innovation happens. Being in the Fintech space and delivering solutions for clients, I find this message resonating so powerfully. Here’s to happy accidents. Steve Jobs on happy Read more…


Weekend Story- Adminstrator And The Dog

Adminstrator and the Dog

There was once a small town where a ruthless administrator held a tight grip on all affairs. His power was as vast as his ego, and by his side was a constant companion—a pampered dog, symbolizing his authority. Ever eager Read more…


Weekend Musing-Clarity Is Power

Clarity

We live in a world drowning in information and perspectives. Everyone has a point of view, and it’s impossible to figure out right from wrong. In this situation, our wisdom lies in discerning the signal from the noise. True understanding isn’t Read more…


On Being Mindful

Being Mindful

In the rush to do, we forget to be Unknown Be here now Ram Das The Only way out is in Alan Watts The quieter you become, the more you hear Rumi Life is a dance, mindfulness is witnessing that Read more…


Don’t Bottle-Up Negativity

negativity

If you had $86,400 and someone stole $100, would you throw away the remaining $86,300? Of course not—no one would. I never tire of quoting this fact whenever I see anyone get upset over small things. We have 86,400 seconds Read more…


Difficult Vs Easy

Difficult Vs Easy

In everything we do, we have to deal with the challenge of duality- The allure of the easy versus the necessity of the difficult. Conversely, some situations feel very challenging and highlight how we tend to follow the easy path. Read more…


Impromtu Advice I Shared With My Kids

impromptu advice

As empty nesters, my wife and I cherish the frequent calls from our kids living in different parts of the world. The conversations sometimes become impromptu life advice sessions(solicited and not !!) whenever they call me to discuss issues they Read more…


Reflect To Grow

Reflect to grow

Reflection is a catalyst for personal growth. When you reflect on whatever it is that you are doing, you gain insights that are uniquely yours and operate with clarity. However, only some people manage the process of reflection effectively. Reflection requires Read more…


Weekend Story-A Sparrow’s Determination

A Sparrow's Determination

Once upon a time, a sparrow laid her eggs on the shores of the vast ocean. But the ocean’s waves swept the eggs away in their ceaseless movement. Devastated, the sparrow pleaded with the ocean to return her precious eggs, Read more…