The change lesson
For a guy who, up until the pandemic, waited patiently in the queue to update his bank passbook every month, my almost overnight...
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Dec 7, 20232 min read
Spreading joy and positivity through writing
Think before you speak. Or as the late US radio host Bernard C. Meltzer is believed to have said: “Before you speak ask yourself if what...
Dec 3, 20231 min read
Pizza as an analogy for family
There is an interesting phrase that goes "A pizza is made round, packed into a square box and eaten as a triangle". The pizza model can...
Nov 26, 20231 min read
Why letting it out is good for us
We have heard of laughter clubs where people get together to hold laughter sessions. It is supposed to have many benefits, namely...
Nov 11, 20233 min read
20 quotes that symbolise the victory of light over darkness
Diwali, or Deepavali—the immensely popular Festival of Lights celebrated by Indians all over the world—symbolises the victory of light...
Nov 9, 20232 min read
The importance of thinking, and thinking well, before reacting
American psychologist Albert Ellis has been quoted as saying, “Strong feelings are fine. It’s the overreactions that mess us up.” I...
Sep 10, 20233 min read
Saving for the future? Don’t forget to enjoy your life today
Someone once said to me, “We save money for a better future, for ourselves and our loved ones. But we invest for long-term security, so...
Aug 23, 20233 min read
Looking for a weekend getaway? Take a trip to South Mumbai
The joy of a weekend outing, a short holiday or a vacation is only heightened by the joy of going with people you’re most at ease with....
Jun 30, 20232 min read
Life, laughter and friendship
Friendship can make us stronger or more vulnerable. It can positively affect our health or have a negative impact. It can be sharing...
Jun 30, 20232 min read
How to stop worrying about small things in life
Why am I not getting enough likes, comments and followers on Instagram? Did I walk a thousand steps today? How many calories did I burn?...
Jun 10, 20233 min read
An unforgettable journey of faith
A visit to Shirdi in the 70s with my family is a memory I cherish even today. Shirdi is a small town in Ahmednagar district of...
Jun 1, 20231 min read
The way we perceive others
When we have to change an opinion about anyone, we charge heavily to his account the inconvenience he thereby causes us. —Nietzche We...
May 22, 20233 min read
Why the practice of gratitude is good for us
Of all the expressions in the dictionary, there are two that probably evoke very powerful and positive emotions — one is “Thank you” to...
Apr 22, 20232 min read
33 years and happily ever after
“We're all a little weird. And life is a little weird. And when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with...
Mar 25, 20234 min read
12 famous writers on the pleasures of reading books
Reading books is one of life’s great diversions. It provides entertainment and food for thought in good times and a catharsis of sorts in...
Mar 21, 20231 min read
To plan or not to plan
Planning something for the future, be it a trip, a voyage or even a simple dinner date after a week or more, is something I have never...
Mar 20, 20234 min read
What does happiness mean to you?
We once asked a friend of ours “Are you happy?” Instead of answering, he countered it with his own question “Why, aren’t you?” That gave...
Mar 18, 20232 min read
The right way to greet people
As a trainer of Communication Skills, I begin my sessions by discussing the importance of how we greet someone. An anecdote, narrated by...
Mar 5, 20232 min read
The joys of friends and books
My husband and I love reading books and have been busy gathering friends who share our passion, to meet once a month to discuss a book;...
Jan 1, 20234 min read
Get the best out of your 20s, 30s and 40s
This is a fictional story that might just as well be true. For, it contains an important lesson for young people. A college once invited...
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