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  • When We Feel Overwhelmed by Our Troubles – Socrates at the Beach

    When We Feel Overwhelmed by Our Troubles – Socrates at the Beach

    What do you do when you are faced with a problem that feels too big for you? It could be something at work, at home, or something within your own mind or body. At such times, we may feel as though life is asking more of us than we can hold. A short story attributed…

  • At the Feet of the Master: What Can I Offer?

    At the Feet of the Master: What Can I Offer?

    We often pray because we are seeking help — a solution to a problem, or the fulfilment of a desire. There are many forms of worship we follow: we pray to a deity, visit a Guru, bow to a scripture, read wisdom texts, or commit ourselves to certain principles. As part of this worship, we…

  • The Easy Way and the Hard Way

    The Easy Way and the Hard Way

    Walking the path of truth is never easy. It often means working harder, letting go of gain, and facing opposition. People may even ask: “What have you gained? Look at others who don’t care about honesty and see how far they’ve gone.” At such times, doubt can creep in. Those who compromise on values may…

  • The Tale of Two Truths

    The Tale of Two Truths

    When we think of truth, most of us think about honesty — saying what is right, not hiding facts. But people react to truth differently. Which of these do you believe? So is ‘truth’ the best criteria for choosing our words and actions? Let us look at two tales that show different sides of truth…

  • Bouquets and Brickbats – Par for the Course

    Bouquets and Brickbats – Par for the Course

    Most of us grew up hearing reasons to do the right thing: It helps you. It helps others. That’s what a good human being does. We learn this best when our efforts are appreciated by people we look up to. But here’s what we rarely discuss: doing the right thing isn’t always met with applause.…