All essays सारे लेख
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Competitions in life — self-created conditions and combats.
Competitions play a noteworthy role in our lives and are crucial for personal and professional growth. They help to reveal potential, develop vital life skills and…
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The jingle of memories (reminiscences) and forgetfulness (physiological amnesia) … ‘स्मृति…विस्मृति’
Memories, Remembrances, Recollections etc. signify the capacity for or the act of remembering things. Memory applies both to the power of remembering and to what is…
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‘dependence’ on someone — is it correct?
Dependence is a psychological or emotional reliance on others for support, authentication, or accomplishments. Dependence takes a dark turn when it breeds feelings of inadequacy or…
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Shifting of happiness; a natural drift …. Standstill is whining.
As the years roll by and the greying takes over me: I have realised that I am no longer the person I used to be.…
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Behave when times are good; manage when times are bad.
Life plays salsa with the Good and Bad times. We understand that these are phases and we can’t have one thing. They take turns. No…
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Embrace the long road – or embark on shortcuts.
Picking between embracing the long road or taking shortcuts depends on individual goals, values and prioritisation. The long road, a path for those who value growth,…
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Listening and hearing — let’s unravel the mystery of comprehension.
While hearing and listening are often used interchangeably, they have distinct meanings worth exploring. Hearing is the passive process of perceiving sound. We hear even without…
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Ageing gracefully … Living with a purpose. ‘be a giver: not a receiver.’
“How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?” SARCHEL PAIGE My father retired from a class one Government job at…
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Appreciation, criticism and silence …three sons of ‘mr gesture’ and ‘ms etiquettes.’
Mr Gesture and Ms Etiquette produced three sons – The eldest one was Appreciation: he did very well in life and scaled the pinnacle in…
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Conglomeration of problems…. Simple mathematics.
The taps are dry + The electric short circuit has ruined the fridge compressor + My tummy aches, and I need to see a doctor…
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Living with a regrets … Do you have any?
To feel sorry that you did something or that you did not do something? OR, A feeling of sadness about something that cannot now…
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Asking and telling … An understanding; a significant difference.
I asked, “Can I go?” I said, “I am going there.” By asking, we are giving our attention to someone else. This act of ‘subliming our…