A blog by Dr. Anuj Kumar
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 …
When I talk of Mediocrity, it’s certainly not about middle-class living or an endeavor to survive and earn bread. Talent, for that matter, is not about stashing millions of green bills or procuring expensive commodities. Mediocrity swamps a person when his thoughts turn mediocre and he starts thinking small and insignificant, defying the urge to …
Pull out any Literature or Epic of any religion or cult, you will find mentions of Gurus, Disciples, and Ashrams. Time has snatched the spirit of selfless education and now we witness Tutors, Students, Tuition, Coaching, and Tutorials. Is education progressing or are we missing the essence and soul of teaching? The present education …
Is CHASTITY only to practice Abstinence and take a vow of Celibacy? Is it the self-proclaimed preaching of purity, innocence, and modesty? Is chastity merely the forte of Yellow Saffron Sadhus, Church Persona, Monks, and Maulvis? Is chastity a strength or is it just a forced ritual to reveal a clean social image? CHASTITY, to …