A letter written by a father to his son… The following is a letter to his son from a renowned Hong Kong TV broadcaster and child psychologist. The words are actually applicable to all of us, young or old, children or parents! This applies to daughters too. All parents can use this in their teachings […]
Acharya Chanakya is known as one of the most knowledgeable men of his time. It is believed that those who aspire to success and happiness in life should heed his teachings. He was not only a great politician and teacher but also possessed a profound understanding of human nature. The teachings he shared centuries ago continue […]
— Based on the Teachings of the Bhagavad Gita Fear, failure, anger, disappointment, frustration and rejection are inevitable in children’s growth. Parents cannot remove every difficult experience from their child’s life, but they can help them develop psychological strength to deal with those challenges. The Bhagavad Gita, one of India’s most sublime philosophical and spiritual […]
Illusions of all kinds may cause confusion, give anxiety and sometimes can be intimidating. Moreover, illusions are not limited to external perceptions, but they exist in our psyche, and like optical illusions, they can cause our brain to become confused or be in a stupor and avoid acting. The illusions of life will never fade […]
Life is full of difficulties and miseries, so it’s inevitable that we’ll go through experiences that we’d rather forget sooner than later. Fortunately, there are several techniques to train the mind to cope with negative memories in a healthy way. Let us explore ways and means to detach and forget unpleasant memories. Technique 1: Creating healthy […]
The principles and strategies of Acharya Chanakya remain remarkably relevant even centuries later. According to Chanakya, an individual’s behavior is a key determinant of their destiny. He emphasizes that success in life is not solely achieved through hard work but also through proper conduct and respect. In his renowned work, Chanakya Niti, he warns that […]
All of us know that life is a mix of pleasure and pain. Unfortunately, there are more varieties of pain than pleasure. There’s pain in letting go of something, and there’s a bigger pain when our major plans fail. There’s the sharp pain when we commit errors and the pain of success that doesn’t result […]
We may face, more than once in our lives, a situation where hardships seem to fill our days, and everything feels bleak and hopeless. It is during those times that it is important to remember these undeniable truths about life: 1) Nothing lasts forever. However good or bad a situation is, it will change. Sorrows, […]
A jobless man applied for the position of office boy at Microsoft. The HR manager interviewed him then watched him cleaning the floor as a test. “You are employed.” He said. “Give me your e-mail address and I’ll send you the application to fill in, as well as the date when you may start.” The […]
Exams, competitive pressure, social anxiety, sleep deprivation — the mental load on today’s students — particularly teenagers — is substantial and it is growing. Life can feel busy and overwhelming at times. Our mind keeps jumping from one thought to another and it becomes hard to slow down. In today’s fast-paced world, finding a moment […]
