A blog by Dr. Anuj Kumar
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 …
Most of us live in yesteryear, making REGRET an influential tool. Our minds are relentlessly at work trying to question and analyse what we could/should have done differently. We ponder how others mistreated or victimized us. We curse our actions and our destiny for our wrongdoings. GRATITUDE is a state of being thankful to the …
Brass tries to copy Gold’s sheen and shouts at the world, “I am gold.” This false belief system does not work — people are no fools. They understand the difference. Gold knows its worth and quietly enjoys supremacy without exaggerating its value. Human life is all about the emotional jugglery and mental complexities of Brass …