Being single can be fun when you don’t consider it to be a burden. Having dinners, going to movies, or music gigs can be equally enjoyable alone but it takes time to get comfortable doing it this way. If you are going to do something by yourself, here is some advice on how you can …
I would not be alive today if it wasn’t for my grandma Margarita. This was before I was born and my dad was only a little boy. My grandmother’s school where she worked as a teacher organized a riverboat cruise on Labor Day in mid-spring. The weather was sunny and everyone was excited about going …
I was told for my school days that I had to get good marks. Good marks meant a bright future, better options with higher education, a job that pays well and finally (drum roll please!) happiness. This thinking permeates our grown-up existence. And it has to stop as it is a non-sustainable practice that affects …
The term “Ersatz” originated in the First World War it literally means a replacement in german. During the war, Germany experienced shortages of ingredients and materials to produce everyday things. As a result, they used substitutes that were cheaper and readily available at the expense of quality. This gave birth to synthetic leather, pea sausages …
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I was at first blown away by the documentary called The Secret based on Rhonda Byrne’s book of the same name. The idea that someone can change their life by adopting a different mindset is appealing. If you have not read it here is a quick summary: Thoughts have the power to manifest reality – …
If I lured you in with a catchy title and expectation of a romantic story my apologies. In this post, I will discuss the KISS or Keep It Simple Stupid principle and why we should follow it. Equipped with KISS you can become a millionaire or a music legend and even save lives. I learnt …
Humans walked the Earth In a quest for knowledge for centuries. Searching for answers, teachers and sacred manuscripts became a motive of sage tales and religious texts. Fast forward a few hundred years ago I am dealing with an opposite issue. There are gurus jumping out of Tiktok and YouTube feeds wanting my attention. The …
As long as I remember I’ve been a high-energy person. Running small projects outside of my 9-5 working hours, and learning new skills and hobbies are a part of my existence. If I am not doing that there is something missing in my life. Call it a search for purpose, an expression of who we …
The feeling of not being good enough can affect a person in many ways. “Not good enough” is a bottomless hole because the bar of what’s good keeps moving further and further away. It is frustrating and disappointing because even if you are the most successful in your field you cannot ever be satisfied. In …
