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“Not thinking about anything is Zen. Once you know this, walking, sitting, or lying down, everything you do is Zen”


Bodhidharma suggests that Zen is not about forcing thoughts, analysing life, or seeking enlightenment as a distant goal. “Not thinking … More

Harvard spent 88 years studying what makes people happy and the answer will surprise you


Dr Sethi — who completed his medical training at premier institutions including AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford Universities — explained that … More

Why do people stay in unhappy relationships? A relationship counselor explains


From the outside, leaving an unhappy relationship may seem like the obvious choice. But for many people, walking away isn’t … More

After 60, Focus Only On Yourself (And Forget About Everyone Else) | STOICISM


What changes after 60 is not your value, but where your attention belongs. This reflection explores how STOICISM teaches us … More

Why does the mind keep thinking?


Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a good guide to answer the question “Why does the mind keep thinking?” 1. The … More

‘Tis Time To Forget This Nonsensical World


On my WhatsApp account, suddenly I was automatically logged out of the WhatsApp open on my laptop and I got … More

“Put on some lipstick and pull yourself together.”


“Put on some lipstick and pull yourself together.”–Elizabeth Taylor life lessons: Quote of the Day by Elizabeth Taylor: “Put on … More

Is today feeling like a problem?


Beyond the Dichotomy of Good and Bad


“We see the world not as it is but as we are.”—This famous quote—popularized by author Anaïs Nin and later … More

Pagla Mallah | Harivansh Rai Bachchan Poem | Chinmayi Tripathi I Joell | Kavyaraag Poetry & Music


“Pagla Mallah” (पगला मल्लाह) is a deeply philosophical and musical Hindi poem written by the legendary poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan. … More

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