Our search for meaning is as old as existence. For centuries, seekers, teachers, poets, rulers, artists and common folks have pondered at the vicissitudes of existence and the meaning of it all. What they have found echoes across the separations of time, geography and culture. We explore some of these ideas – what is real happiness, what causes pain, who can we rely on, is there a resolution to the conflict between the quest for material success and spiritual search?
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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 do better? These moments reveal a disconnect between our actions and our true nature. The good news? You have the power to change that. Looking…
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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 ahead, knocking your shoulder. What do you do? Do you pick a fight, letting anger take over? Or do you brush it off and focus…
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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— There’s so much to get done today!Are you still replaying something upsetting from yesterday? In an inspiring talk, Brother David Steindl-Rast, a Benedictine monk, shows…
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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 follow this expectation. In moments of disappointment, we may find ourselves asking: “Why is this happening to me?”, “Why is this person so difficult…?” The…
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How is your mind today | Monkey or Mahabali?
Does your mind surprise you with the tricks it plays? One day, you may find yourself at peace amidst chaos, and on another, leaping from calm to anger or anxiety. Some days, you can let go and make way for others, yet on other days, a small cut may hurt deeply. Devdutt Pattanaik, in his…
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