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“The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.” Plutarch While we are all busy trying to clear away the physical clutter in our homes and other areas of our lives, we often forget to declutter the unnecessary from our minds. We, human beings, have this weird habit of…
We know that money management is an essential life skill. Most of us wish that we were taught more about how to create savings while in school. May be our adult lives would have been a tad bit less stressful that way. However, in today’s world, with the plethora of online resources that are available…
This past year had me thinking a lot about the impact of social media on my life. 2019 was the year of changes for me. I tried inculcating a lot of habits like mindfulness, sustainability practices, meditation, and exercise. And I desperately wanted to change my social media consumption habits during this time. My quest…
New year resolutions are not really my thing. They feel too restrictive for me. Instead, I try to bring in new habits as and when I feel like I am ready for them. This year, I have made a list of 12 practices that I would love to make a part of my 2020 vision…
“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” Søren Kierkegaard The end of the year and of the whole decade is just around the corner. This is the best time to reflect and look back on the days that are gone. There is so much to learn from the experiences as…
Meditation is not evasion; it is a serene encounter with reality. Thich Nhat Hanh Often meditation is touted to be the ultimate solution to the troubles of our minds. But is it really the answer to all our problems? It is true that meditation has been practiced since the days of yore. The idea of…
One of the major environmental issues that is being talked about all over the world is plastic pollution. Over the last few decades, the amount of plastic waste in the beaches, oceans and even in the waste dumping grounds has increased exponentially. From straws to the single-use packs- plastic seems to be everywhere. There is…
The grief of losing a loved one is perhaps one of the greatest sorrows of life. Even though death is the most certain aspect of living, it never fails to take us by surprise. The best of the preparations and logic fail when we come face to face with this inevitable enigma. Truth be told,…
I have always believed that people are more similar than they are different. And no, I am not talking about the genetic makeup and such. Though this research publishes in Nature talks about the similarity of genes. I am talking about the similarities in behaviors that are seen worldwide. It is a belief that gets…
We are in the days of holiday decluttering. With the chill in the air becoming more and more prominent where I live, it seems that this is the right time to start emptying some corners of my home and mind to welcome new possibilities. I have always been big on cleaning before the holidays. Growing…