The wonders we posses

All the wonders you seek are within yourself. Sir Thomas Brown A common problem that plagues many people is their inability to believe that they have potential far in excess of what they really use. Our inability to discover these hidden gems of personal potential and power within us arises from the fact that we [...]

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The value of experience

“One of the most important lessons that experience teaches is that, on the whole, success depends more upon character than upon either intellect or fortune”  William Edward Hartpole Lecky Many a time, we tend to focus more on those events that have left a scar on our psyche, have given us a bitter pill to [...]

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When patience pays.

Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy. Saadi Ask yourself if there are habits, mannerisms, techniques or behavioral traits that you are keen on changing for the better but cannot overcome yet. Perhaps you have attempted to change but gave it up or you have not even started the process of change [...]

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True peace of mind can be got by…

True peace of mind is not dependent on circumstances. It comes from the inside. The most common ailment that people complaint about is anxiety/ stress/ lack of peace of mind. Ironically, almost all of them believe that they are the part of a minority of unfortunate ones with the problem whilst the majority of people [...]

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Duty Calls

The habit of doing one’s duty drives away fear. Charles Baudelaire Many of our fears stem from our tardy and lethargic behavior which results in us postponing our work, avoiding work and taking our duties casually. As a result suddenly the piled up work, the extensive rework that we have to do and the unavoidable [...]

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Valuing friendships

A loyal friend laughs at your jokes when they’re not so good, and sympathizes with your problems when they’re not so bad. Arnold H. Glasow It is tough to find good friends not because they are not made anymore, but because the slightest of misunderstandings can kill a beautiful friendship. People today tend to be [...]

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Make the most of today

Make the most of today.  Translate your good intentions to actual deeds. Grenville Kleiser Every one is born good and so for the vast part of our early life at least, each one of us gets up with a feeling that the day will be wonderful and that there is a lot of joy for [...]

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Adaptability makes the difference

He is happy whose circumstances suit his temper; but he is more excellent who can suit his temper to any circumstances.  David Hume Everyone would like things to go the way they want it, visualize it and plan it. When most times things do fall in place as per our desires, we are elated and [...]

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With every rising of the sun…

With every rising of the sun, think of your life as just begun.  Anon The first rays of the sun should not only light up the world but should light up your life every single day. The fact that you can feel the warmth of the sunlight is enough reason to celebrate life because if [...]

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No gain without pain

Dear Readers At the outset let me thank all of you for regularly reading my blog (as on date there are 176 followers too who get this blog in their email inbox) and for your valuable comments and feedback.  As I am traveling out of the country for around 2 weeks, this blog may not [...]

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