I first came across these inspirational words from George Bernard Shaw a few years ago when I began my journey of self development and personal growth. I was attending this personal development seminar, and the presenter ended the evening by quoting these words. It...
Last week, whilst I was preparing my tax return, I came across my annual reminder from the AA Road Service to renew my membership. The thought went through my mind how I had not had to call the AA (Automobile Association, not Alcoholics Anonymous!) for a few years...
Whilst I was writing about my father’s 80th birthday a while ago, I was reminded of a phrase I used with a friend – “it is your birthday every day”. Then for the following few days, we texted each other happy birthday wishes. What would YOUR life be like...
Last Saturday was my father’s 80th birthday! He is a cool dad and has recently mastered the internet and is forever surfing Indian newspaper websites. He has been a prolific writer most of his life and is a walking encyclopedia about Hindu culture and religion. He has...
Another key to following your heart is to acknowledge all the “gifts” around you. For example, just get present to the beauty and majesty of a sunset. Or even the beauty of snow falling and lighting up the night sky. Gifts come to us in all shapes and...
Cats are said to have nine lives. In some Eastern cultures, cats only have a measly seven lives. This superstition that cats have many lives probably originated since cats can survive falls from high places with few, if any injuries. It is almost as if they return to...