We all know that we ought to “do what we love to do.” Yet, a common misunderstanding prevents us from actually implementing. This essay takes away the fluff and uncovers the essence, the real truth about what it is that … Continue reading
Note: This is a digest version of the original entry on Path over Destination. – If you choose careers and vocations, or even projects based on the benefits and destinations, you’re sure to have an unenjoyable life. Because life is … Continue reading
Imagine yourself on a crowded bus, or a train. You’ve secured yourself a seat. Lots of people standing. One of them is an oldish looking lady, with a few bags that look heavy. You get up out of your seat … Continue reading
Many of us love our anonymity. We don’t have to carry the burden of being watched and analyzed — you don’t have to be on your best behavior all the time. But that is actually an illusion. Our actions are … Continue reading
I used to be scared of uncertainty. I still do, sometimes. Unknown is always scary — or at least so they have us believe. Think about movies and TV shows that are designed to scare you. You know the most … Continue reading
Today, I was reading books to my daughter, and was reading Leo the Late Bloomer by Robert Kraus. It’s a sweet book about a little tiger boy, who can’t read, write, or eat neatly. His father is naturally concerned, but … Continue reading
Habit: A recurrent, often unconscious pattern of behavior that is acquired through frequent repetition. — Answers.com So we’re all creatures of habits. We get used to doing certain things in certain ways, and allow our minds and bodies to not … Continue reading
It wouldn’t be an earth-shattering revelation if I were to tell you that there are varying degrees of relationship compatibility, would it? Some relationships are meant to be close. Others aren’t. Doh. In fact, all relationships have an ideal distance. … Continue reading
To grow old is to acquire fear. When we are born, we are fearless. Well, mostly. There are some instinctive fears. But most of the fears, we gain over the course of our lives. And that’s a good mechanism, for … Continue reading
It really pains me to see this, all the time. People getting caught up in small details. Have you ever felt like you are toiling away at your daily life, only to feel like you really accomplished nothing at the … Continue reading
