Big Brother and Small Sister – Lessons about Racial Unity

Big Brother and Small Sister – Lessons about Racial Unity

There has been quite a furore over the last few days, both here in the UK and in India about the alleged racist behaviour amongst “Celebrity Big Brother” members towards Indian Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty. It has become the most controversial programme...
People, People, People Make the World go Around!

People, People, People Make the World go Around!

Last Sunday I made a rare visit to Ealing Road in Wembley, well known for its colourful array of Indian shops selling everything from mangoes to saris. The very same day, if flu had not intervened I was due to be at a friend’s wedding in India. So in a way my...
Hear no Evil, Speak no Evil, See no Evil

Hear no Evil, Speak no Evil, See no Evil

This picture of the three wise monkeys was drawn by children at Nirvana school. The visual image of three monkeys advising us to “Hear no evil, Speak no evil, See no evil” is a great one to keep in mind all the time. The concept of three wise figures...
Connect with Like-Minded People – and Change Your Life

Connect with Like-Minded People – and Change Your Life

Isn’t it funny how the moment you get clear about what you want to do and you set your intention that things begin to happen!? Over the last few days I have really focused and got clear on just what I want to do with my life and also my aims for 2007. Looking...
8 Simple Ways of Giving and Receiving

8 Simple Ways of Giving and Receiving

How good are you at giving and receiving? Do you look to help others in any way you can? Or do you tend to look out just for yourself? One of the secrets of getting the life you love is to learn to give and also to receive. Most cultures and religions emphasise that...
The Power of Connecting with People

The Power of Connecting with People

I only launched my blog on this website on 1st Jan 2007 – and already it is proving to be very powerful in connecting people. Today I heard from a long lost friend Amit after he found my blog through another friend. It is six years since our paths crossed and...