Ideas for Living

What Drains Our Inner Power? | The Ravana Between Ram and Sita

Have you ever felt that you put in a lot of effort—but the result did not match what you hoped for? Or that your hard work did not bring the... Read more

Making Problems Smaller | Making Strengths Bigger

We all face different kinds of problems in our daily lives — at work, in our health, in relationships, or in other areas. But have you noticed how differently people... Read more

Begumpura: The City Of No Sorrow

What kind of a city do you live in? Would your friends describe it the same way?  It’s not unusual for the same city to be described in completely different... Read more

Relationships: Nurturing our flower garden

Is there a friendship or relationship that you were very fond of in the start, but have sweet-sour tones now? Or someone you continue to love deeply, but some days,... Read more

When someone makes you unhappy: Check the connection again

Are there people in your life—at home, work, or elsewhere—whose words or actions upset you? Maybe it’s something they say, how they behave, or even the way they think. These... Read more

Know yourself: Use your superpowers

Have you ever reacted in a way that didn’t feel like your true self—only to regret it later? Or found yourself stuck in a pattern, knowing deep down you could... Read more

Sheikh Farid's advice on conflict

When a step back takes you forward

Imagine this—you’re rushing to your final exam, the culmination of years of hard work and a dream in the making. As you step out of the metro station, someone pushes... Read more

Want to be happy? Open your gift

What’s the first thing that crosses your mind when you wake up? Do you grab your phone to check the time— Gosh! I’m late!Does your to-do list flood your brain—... Read more

The Game of Life: Part 1 – The Good and Bad that Comes Our Way

We are often conditioned to expect that our efforts will yield corresponding outcomes — kindness will be met with kindness, and love with warmth. But life doesn’t always seem to... Read more