A blog by Dr. Anuj Kumar
Acceptance is an agreement to accept what somebody offers you or to agree to specific situations and emotional states with affirmation. A judgmental mind that evaluates everything logistically lacks keen observation and falters at understanding what’s happening, whether right or wrong, good or bad. Acceptance is a powerful tool for building inner peace. When we …
Our judgments must be guided by competence. In specific fields, it’s ideal for peers or experts with similar or greater levels of competence to pass judgment. This ensures that the evaluation is well-informed, fair, and based on a deep understanding, enlightening us all. In some situations, even less competent individuals can provide valuable perspectives. However, …
The generation gap is a difference in attitudes between people of different generations, leading to a need for more understanding. It refers to the various thoughts and worldviews held by different generational cohorts. Increased life expectancy, rapid changes in society, and the mobility of social structure are the primary causes of this gap. The nasty …
Hate is often more about the hater than the hated. A mixture of personal insecurities, misunderstandings, childhood trauma, personal struggles, cultural comparisons, or external influences can cause it. There is a whiff of jealousy, inadequacy, and frustration in haters towards more confident, booming, or content people. There is a gross lack of understanding and a …
The choice between being in a museum with an audio guide or a forest with a torch symbolises two distinct philosophies or approaches to life. The Museum aligns with the belief that understanding comes from others’ wisdom. It reflects the mindset of someone with emphatic traditional values. Being in the Forest is not just an …
A Niche is a job or position that suits you and gives you name and fame and, most of all, satisfaction. A Niche is one where you can sell yourself on the open market and fish out rich dividends. A Niche is something that you can thrive on in a particular environment. NICHE …
I know someone, who at the ripe age of ninety-seven, bedridden with a urine catheter stuck up his non-existent outlet, barely managing to walk, holding a walker with trembling hands, and having suffered fourteen minor and major surgeries to his credit – envisaged to be the Tendulkar and hit a century of years. It is …
Shaking hands with a snake is a powerful metaphor for engaging with untrustworthy, unscrupulous, or dishonest individuals. These people may present a friendly facade, but they may have hidden agendas or destructive intentions beneath it. Setting boundaries is not just a tool; it’s a powerful shield in your arsenal. It’s a way to assert your …
The feeling of lost childhood and the loss of the essence of living share a common emotion and meaning. They are tied to unprocessed memories, unmet needs, or struggles to adapt to life’s complexities. Life’s hardships and responsibilities replace the times of innocence, naivety and joy. The weight of the present overshadows the lightness of …
Loveless marriage may be a curse like emotional imprisonment, where two people are bound together but lack intimacy, passion, and warmth to sustain the relationship. There is a profound feeling of isolation, frustration, and resentment. With time, a deep sense of emptiness rules over, and the absence of love wears away the well-being. This ‘curse’ of …