Happy Holidays to all the readers of OBV! I am sorry I’ve been posting less frequently and slow to respond. As I said in my previous post, all of December we’ve been dealing with sick family — all four of … Continue reading
Complaining is commonly considered a negative act to be avoided, and for the most part, I agree. However, if the choice was between complaining and bottling up your hurt inside, then complaining is definitely the lesser of two evils. Below, … Continue reading
Welcome to the Blog Carnival: 10 Posts about Realizing Your Potential. Unfortunately, this will be the final edition of this carnival I’m going to put together. It’s been a good run, but at this point, I decided that it is … Continue reading
Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. But how often do we actually plan with that truth in mind? Not often enough, in my case. — I am a man rich with mistakes. Yet, one of the bigger mistakes … Continue reading
Things get on our nerves. Have you ever stopped to think why? Let me share with you a recent event that really made me stop and look at the things that bother me. — Recently, I was taking my almost-5-year … Continue reading
Continuing the series on sensitivity, let’s look at the tremendous potential of empathy. Such an antenna is a very powerful tool, and it can cause a lot of grief — or tremendous joy. So, I cry watching movies, I get … Continue reading
Long-distance relationships can be very hard. Recently, I received a question from Rajesh about how to deal with escalating suspicion, jealousy and fear while he and his girlfriend are miles apart and rarely see each other. Below is his story, … Continue reading
This last week was Thanksgiving in US. Though I’m not an American, I’ve grown to accustomed to the spirit and the ritual of this holiday. And indeed, my family and I shared a very special time — it seems that … Continue reading
Are you a sensitive person? I am. Life can be a bit tricky for us sensitives, mainly because our reactions to things are not quite “normal.” Here’s an essay on how I have come to view our sensitivity, and how … Continue reading
Mentoring/coaching doesn’t just happen when you pay someone who’s more experienced than you. It can also happen among your very peers — and such a partnership can have bond and strength that few other relationships can. Let me tell you … Continue reading