A blog by Dr. Anuj Kumar
‘Do you want me … or do you need me? ‘Needing’ and ‘Wanting’ in a relationship are not just words; they signify distinct emotional states and levels of dependability. Understanding this difference is crucial in navigating the complexities of relationships, and it can make you feel more informed and knowledgeable about your own emotional needs. …
Sacrifice classically encompasses giving up something valued for a more significant cause or purpose, often with the wisdom of duty or commitment. Renunciation, on the other hand, is a journey of self-discovery and personal evolution. It’s a voluntary act of letting go or abandoning something, often to pursue spiritual or personal growth. Unlike sacrifice, renunciation …
Fame is a state of being known, talked about or written about by many people, mainly because of notable achievements. Famous is a favourable character known for its public eminence and widespread reputation. The negative side of Fame is like drinking seawater—it creates an unquenched thirst that intensifies the more you drink it. “Talent is …
Being healthy is a boon, but to be over-apprehensive about health with anxiety is a disease. A worrisome person invites trouble through excessive visits to a medical professional, leading to over-testing with an infusion of extra drugs in his system. The distress is tenfold when the person gets access to an available cyber for his …
Within the realm of yourself, you are always safe and secure. So, when you engage in an internal dialogue with yourself—SELF-TALKING—there’s no need for fear. Though it may initially seem daunting, this process is therapeutic. It can assist you in identifying patterns that contribute to distress. Self-talk is a product of your subconscious mind, a …
Swami Vivekananda said, ” Take risks in your life. If you win, you can lead! If you lose, you can guide!” Learning to ride a bicycle was an ordeal in our childhood. With no side guards, a man had to run, holding the bike from behind. I do not remember how many times I fell, …
We live in a world where people constantly endeavour to make us what we are by designing our personalities according to their needs and whims. They throw out suggestions and smartly poison our intellect to sculpt a different us. DO WE WANT THIS? — To quest and establish our identity is our greatest …
Life is suffering, they say. My INSIGHT is whether I want to live happily or fashion a miserable life. The situations and circumstances will vary for good or bad. It is in my hands to become a meagre ‘Slave’ or a ‘Master’ to the circumstances. I must understand that I am the architect, organiser, and …
‘To desire’ and ‘to be calm’ may be friends when in harmony — but they are daggers-drawn foes if one supersedes the other. A fiery desire takes away the sanctity of calmness. Staying calm, content, and rejoicing all the time in a comfort zone snatches away life’s purpose to prosper, outshine, and dream. There …
We seek happiness by pursuing pleasant things. We do get it, but can we sustain that happiness we envisage once we are there? NO! We cannot. The human mind has the power to adapt – joy is short-lived, and success seems futile and mundane. As a result, we begin seeking something new, and the cycle …