My younger brother passed away on September 7, 2023. Grief is a deeply personal journey, one that often brings up complex emotions and memories. For me, losing my younger brother was a journey through a turbulent past, marked by strained relationships and circumstances beyond our control. Our story began in a family defined by dysfunction, …
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In a world where information flows freely and intellect is lauded, there exists a quieter, yet indispensable attribute that often goes unnoticed – common sense. It’s often said that “common sense is like a flower. It does not grow in everyone’s garden,” and this adage speaks volumes about the unique value of this seemingly ordinary …
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The art of living for the moment and finding joy in life’s simple pleasures has never been more crucial. As we navigate the complexities of modern life, we often find ourselves swept away by deadlines, goals, and the constant pursuit of the next big thing. However, taking a step back to savor the present and …
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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TIME AND MONEY MAXIMIZING THE USE OF OUR PRECIOUS TIME: Time and money are two invaluable resources that shape our lives, yet they differ significantly in their nature and availability. While we can always strive to earn more money, time is a finite and irreplaceable asset. Understanding the distinction between time and money …
What is Karma? Karma is a concept of action, work, or deed, and its effect or consequences. In Indian religions, the term more specifically refers to a principle of cause and effect, often descriptively called the principle of karma, wherein the intent and actions of an individual (cause) influence the future of that individual (effect): …
The new year is your year. New year, new beginnings! How many years have we heard this and have we made each New Year our new beginning? How many times have we made New Year’s resolutions only to drop them after a few months? I do not like to make any New Year’s resolutions because …
Loneliness is a lack, a feeling that something is missing, a pain, a depression, a need, an incompleteness, an absence. Aloneness is presence, fullness, aliveness, the joy of being, and overflowing love. You are complete. Nobody is needed, you are enough. Loneliness and aloneness are not the same things,” said Kory Floyd, a professor of …
A plant that graced the botanical gardens of the Aztec empire over 600 years ago, and the flower of Holy Night legends, is the poinsettia (poin seh tee uh), or flor de nochebuena in Spanish. Seen everywhere for sale during a short six weeks of the year, this plant has come to symbolize Christmas. A …
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Every day we are either ruminating about the past or worrying about the future. But when you are lost in thoughts about the past or future, you miss out on being in the present which is where life actually happens. This powerful quote by famous author Bil Keane (creator of the newspaper comic – ‘The …
Many a time, people find themselves in a dark place. A place where they feel so isolated and alone. How does this ever come about in one’s life? Sometimes, we do not even realize that we are in a dark cocoon because we tend to be in denial and feel that everything is alright. This …
Anger never solves anything. it builds nothing, but it can destroy everything. “If anger is your only response to disappointment, then you will forever act out the role of a ‘hammer’. When the stage has been reached that you have completely lost the plot and your extreme expression of explosive emotion is evident, your thoughts, …
What is Indifference? Why don’t we ever hear of it in public places or in discussion groups? INDIFFERENCE keeps us small and locked in self-preservation mode. It’s the sin that forces you to settle for less than you were created to be. It’s the sin that numbs your heart and your capacity to feel. Not much is …
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