Archive for the 'Dissecting Problems' Category
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, and my response.
I have a simple question. How to get rid of [...]
December 1st, 2008 | Posted in Dissecting Problems, Reader Question | 2 Comments
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 each year we spend with our growing children, the more we realize how important these [...]
November 30th, 2008 | Posted in Ari's Personal Stories, Dissecting Problems | No Comments
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 I learned to deal with it. Special thanks to my friend Tammy from A Day [...]
November 18th, 2008 | Posted in Dissecting Problems, Know Yourself | 31 Comments
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 about my peer-mentoring partner, and invite you to join me in forming a new peer-mentoring [...]
November 16th, 2008 | Posted in Announcements, Ari's Personal Stories, Best Practices, Career and Your Calling, Dissecting Problems, Mission/Goal-Setting, Realizing Your Potential | 2 Comments
Note: this is a condensed version of a longer essay.
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So, the basis of all desires is to be Who-We-Are, the way we are meant to be. Being Who-We-Are is the key to living a fulfilling life.
That seems obvious, but in reality we often do acts that not only prevent us to be Who-We-Are, but take [...]
September 12th, 2008 | Posted in Best Practices, Decision Making, Dissecting Problems, Happiness, Know Yourself, Short Posts | 14 Comments
Here is an essay on understanding the core of our desires, and an observation on what it means to grow.
In a hurry? Read the digest version.
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So far, I established that living a fulfilling life is one’s ultimate goal, and the way to do it is to focus on the path.
To be fulfilled on [...]
September 9th, 2008 | Posted in Dissecting Problems, Know Yourself, Realizing Your Potential, Society | 14 Comments
This is a digest version of a longer essay. If you like it, explore it in full detail.
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“Do what you love to do.” I’m sure you’ve read it before.
But do you really feel like it?
If not, that doesn’t mean that you are lazy or coward. It simply means you are too depleted [...]
August 25th, 2008 | Posted in Dissecting Problems, Happiness, Realizing Your Potential, Short Posts | 18 Comments
Here’s an examination of a situation when one can’t even do what he/she loves. And talking about solutions and rewarding activities leave you overwhelmed and unmotivated. It turns out that you have to first make room in your life, before you can invite goodness to come in.
In a hurry? Read the [...]
August 25th, 2008 | Posted in Dissecting Problems, Happiness, Realizing Your Potential | 20 Comments
Note: This is a digest version of a longer essay on preparing yourself for an encounter with your soulmate.
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Here are 4 areas in which you can work on to become a person fit, ready and available for an encounter with your soulmate.
Be Self Sufficient. If you’re looking to fill your loneliness, you’ll only find [...]
August 10th, 2008 | Posted in Best Practices, Dissecting Problems, Romantic Relationships, Short Posts | 7 Comments
Looking for that special someone? Finding a soulmate remains a formidable challenge for many of us. The good news, however, is that it’s possible. Many of us have found that someone. Here’s my take on how I prepared myself for that special encounter.
In a hurry? Read the digest version.
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No, [...]
August 10th, 2008 | Posted in Best Practices, Dissecting Problems, Romantic Relationships | 5 Comments