Of all the expressions in the dictionary, there are two that probably evoke very powerful and positive emotions — one is “Thank you” to...

There is a popular Zen story that is both revealing and inspiring for its clarity of thought and deeper meaning. One morning, two monks,...

I developed a liking for eggs when I was in school, probably in middle grade. My mother would occasionally pack a couple of hard-boiled...

“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...

Clichéd as this might sound, the pandemic taught us many lessons, the foremost of which was to stop living on autopilot and act with...

Friends are synonymous with laughter, happiness, a relaxed feeling and acceptance. You make friends at different stages in your lives but...

Lonavala, a hill station near Mumbai in western India, is ideal for a weekend getaway with little or no preparation. It’s the kind of...

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...

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...

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...

As a trainer of Communication Skills, I begin my sessions by discussing the importance of how we greet someone. An anecdote, narrated by...

If you’re anything like me, you’ll understand this irrepressible urge I get to update my house at least twice a year. I’m not talking...

Walking is one of the easiest and simplest forms of exercise that can boost your physical and mental health. On the other hand, a brisk...

Most of us have at some point said the words “I’m feeling down” or “I feel overwhelmed” except we can’t put a finger on it. We feel...

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;...

You often need words of encouragement, a strong dose of motivation, a spark of inspiration—call it what you will—when you’re feeling down...

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...

American author Richard Bach's illustrated Jonathan Livingston Seagull (1970) is one of the most inspiring books in the self-help and...

My sister and I grew up hearing that we should always say and think good of ourselves and others. Our mother used to tell us that that an...

I have no plans to stop working. I hope to remain active in a professional or personal capacity for as long as I can. A trip to the bank...