Everyone has some problem or the other. Moreover everyone thinks his or her own problem is worse than anyone else’s. When there are no problems in life and even if a small problem crops up, we tend to magnify it manifold. Many of us are better off than millions of others who are having worst set of problems or going through a miserable existence. We need to pause and think and subsequently change our attitude, instead of cribbing all the time. We have plenty in our lives to thank for than what we generally complain about.
Our attitude towards life defines not only who we are, but the quality of life we will lead.
Albert Einstein’s Question Paper Albert Einstein had just administered an examination to an advanced class of Physics students. As he left the building, he was followed out by one of his teaching assistants. “Excuse me, sir,” said the shy assistant, not quite sure how to tell the great man about his blunder. “Yes?” said Einstein. […]
A young king, who did not believe in divine goodness, had an old, but wise minister who, in all events and circumstances, whether positive or negative, would always say, “O king, whatever has happened is due to His grace and is good, because everything the Lord does is perfect.” One day, when the king was […]
“I cannot recount the countless paths to fleeting happiness, O Ananda. They vary from one sentient being to another. But I can tell you the cause of suffering and the means to transcend it — these are universal to all,” Lord Buddha said. Note, Buddha speaks about fleeting happiness. All the worldly joy, pleasure, or […]