For a long time, I meditated for about 15 minutes. I thought it was sort of the minimum one needs to do to get its benefits. But I also do yoga for my back before meditating, so the overall time was on the high side, in my view.… Read the rest
We presented a proposal recently. It was an intense session, and the customer probed us on many aspects of the solution and financials.
It went well, and when we gathered for a debrief afterwards, our leader said, ‘I think we did a good job.… Read the rest
Isn’t it astonishing that we can actually choose what to think, how to feel and what to do?
We make decisions and act on them daily, every hour and minute. Large decisions stand out in our minds, but if we observe ourselves closely for a while, we’ll see the many little choices we make inattentively.… Read the rest
I don’t curse, cuss, swear, use expletives, profane, or utter obscenities.
I have often wondered why I am so and thought I would share my ‘stream-of-thought’ with you. It may entertain you, and in this big world, there may be some like me who’ll tell me so.… Read the rest
Humour is a trait unique to humans. It strengthens social bonds, gives our minds a break, and increases emotional intelligence. It’s also crucial in making life feel worth living, as our reflective minds can otherwise realise its futility and fall into ennui, indifference, and fatalism.… Read the rest
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I’ve observed a constant truth at work and home — good and bad times alternate.
I used to feel frustrated and miffed on days when I had a tiff with someone close or things weren’t going the way I wanted.… Read the rest
One of my bugbears is people making totally confident declarations. Whether they are right or wrong is not the problem. What dismays me is sensing a complete absence of doubt, for I believe the essence of civilisation is the admittance of possibilities, and being unsure is its natural outcome.… Read the rest
Sometimes you need to tell someone they are not being smart. But you don’t have to hurt them. It will not even have the desired effect if you do. So, when you feel like saying, “You’re being a moron”, try one of these instead; after you’ve double-checked that it’s not you who’s being foolish, and something really needs a response.… Read the rest
