Want to be loved unconditionally?

We want to be accepted for who we are.To be loved despite our flaws.To be loved unconditionally by everyone – partners, friends, family. But do we offer them unconditional love?Or does our love come with a bag full of conditions? How will we ever receive...

Ain’t anyone like you!

Why are we teaching our kids 2+2=4?Why do we spend our time making them mug up that Delhi is the capital of India?What is the outcome of this? What if we taught them the uniqueness they possess? That there is sheer joy in being themselves without any pressure.That...

A relationship did not work out?

You started something new. You were not treated well. Promises were broken. And sooner than you knew, you were asked to leave. For no fault of yours. Could happen in a professional relationship. Could happen even in a personal relationship. As difficult as it may...

Settle for vitamins? Or antibiotics?

When we consume antibiotics, we need them. Right now! We don’t need vitamins right now. If we consume them though, we may not need antibiotics in the future.  Good books, thoughtful conversations, observing and learning, are vitamins. We don’t need them right now....

Not getting affected by criticism

How to not get affected by criticism? Is it even possible to not overthink it? Whenever we are affected by criticism, , an important reminder is to ask ourselves is – how do we feel when the opposite happens? How do we feel when we hear praise?  Because if we...

The simple path to enlightenment

“Guruji,” a disciple asked his master, “I want to be as enlightened as you. What is something that you do that could help me get there?” The master replied with ease, “When I’m hungry, I eat. When I am meditating, I am there. When I’m sleepy, I sleep.” Perplexed, the...