Angling for Mindfulness

“Life is replete with contradictions. For example, from a young age, we are taught by many, “to do with purpose,” to act in life to maximize the benefits of being in the world with others.” – Kenneth Tobin, in ‘Mindfulness as a way of Life’ Modern day disease ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), I am

Don’t Aim for the Stars…

Aim for the Stars, you will at least land on the Moon, is a metaphor used very frequently. To go after something big, so that you will end up getting at least something worthwhile. It is not correct to aim at something and get to something else. Precision is very important in achieving goals.

How to write Obituaries

An Indian context on how to write obituaries. When Alfred Nobel, a richy-rich man did not die, but the newspapers - out of mistaken identity, published an obituary, Nobel didn't like it the least. He was portrayed as an arms-dealer and death-merchant, which he was. To re-write his obituary (while he was alive), Nobel

Apropos

-with reference to A Wonderful Morning “I shall be back by Breakfast”, I told my Dad and left home early, much before the sun could wake up and bathe out of the Bay of Bengal. I took a long walk, longest in years, I should say.  Sixteen miles from home, precisely, one-way. To find my

Hare and the Tortoise

Since childhood we have been hearing stories. When it comes from the older people or seniors in hierarchy, it is termed as “gyan” or “knowledge”, and when the direction is reverse, it is mostly termed as “excuse”. All of us suddenly become very creative with stories, especially when tasked. At school or at work, it