A blog by Dr. Anuj Kumar
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 …
‘Gossip’ is an intriguing word that infuses adrenaline wherever it reaches or whosoever it nurtures. Gossiping plays an inquisitive role in human interactions and serves some useful social functions, even if it’s often seen as unfavourable. Sharing stories, views, and everyday interests strengthens social ties, fosters a sense of community, and helps people bond and …
The joys in life depend not only on getting and achieving things — Feel the joy and happiness of deliberately and consciously avoiding certain situations, people, places and relationships – ‘The joy of missing out’, JOMO. This is undoubtedly a favourable situation, unlike the antonym FOMO – ‘Fear of missing out’. During a brainstorming …
Sulking, a habit and a negative personality trait for many is a destructive force that often traps us in a dark, dingy emotional vault. It’s not about drawing pleasure or making others feel guilty; it’s about the urgent need to break free from this destructive cycle. It’s a cry for help, a plea to be …
Adulation is virtuous, but excessive praise or admiration is hypocritical and exaggerated. While adulation may seem positive on the surface, it can lack legitimacy and be motivated by a yearning to advantage favour or manipulation rather than genuine appreciation. While everyone enjoys adulation and physical admiration, it is crucial to guard against transforming genuine praise into flattery …