Under Pressure: Question the Objective Pressure is often nothing more than a desire to achieve an objective. The real question is not about the pressure. The real question is about the objective. What is the objective? Who decided it? Did you decide it, or was it decided for you? Is it truly necessary? Consider what…
Real Values, Expectations, and Imaginary Him Everybody develops a vision of the ideal spouse. This is what I sometimes refer to as âImaginary Himââa collection of principles and standards that I believe are important in a relationship rather than an actual person. The concept becomes more mature and equitable when we relate such expectations to…
The extra dash of balminess in the air was a tell-tale sign of âHoliâ inching closer. It was at this time that the Gujarati palette would switch its loyalties from âUndhiyuâ (a traditional rGujarati-style curry made with a variety of vegetables to mark the onset of the harvest season) and âShivratri no Faraalâ (an assortment…
Holi is a festival of different hues, filling the atmosphere with soothing colors and pleasant warmth of love, laughter and fun. It makes us happy as different colors connote unique meaning to us. Festivals in Indian culture are deeply symbolic, reflecting profound spiritual truth. The story of Prahalad and Hiranya Kashyap is also related to…
Holi comes like a burst of multi-hued colours in Spring, spreading the message of unity in diversity, warmth, fraternity, and camaraderie. It is a day that the country seems to forget the divisions, distinctions, and territorial boundaries. No matter who you are and what you are, people of all creed, caste, and class celebrate it…
Gratitude is a powerful human emotion. The act of humbleness creates a flow of surrender and trust in the ultimate power of the Universe. Every pulse of oxygen you take in is in the hope of releasing it into the atmosphere. As you practice this cycle, you see, think, seek, and do acts in accordance…
To be alone is to be in solitude. It is a pleasant state to be alone. It is a boon. It opens the door to greater self-awareness. You can focus on your body and observe its composition, how it works, and grievances. You can dwell upon your thoughtsâhow they arise, stay, and drift. Solitude has…
Baba Deep Singh Ji is positioned as a venerated a brave warrior, a devoted scholar, and an icon of resolute faith in Sikh history. His life story is a testament to the enduring spirit of Sikhism, combining warrior courage and spiritual wisdom.  A Quick Look at the Prominent Milestones in the Life of Baba Deep…
Celebrate the teachings of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji on Gurupurab Shri Guru Nanak Dev Jiâ Gurupurab or Prakash Utsav is a celebration resonating with the profound teachings and timeless legacy of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Celebrations are marked across the world wherever the Sikh community dwells. But in recent times, other communities have…
There are four stages of death that any human being experiences and those are; social, psychological, biological, and physiological. The first death is Social, a symbolic death of the human being in the world he or she has known. The human beingâs social contacts in this stage diminish. This occurs in the post-retirement phase when…