I have been a bit miffed (maybe even distraught) that there are many things that I intended to do in … More
Category: Psychology
Personhood and Individuality
Here is a wonderfully written piece by my dear friend Balakrishnan Satyam on the interesting subject of personhood. There are … More
What Drives Friendship Between Men and Women?
Both men and women valuing tradition and conformity had lower heterosociality—such men had more guy friends, women more gal friends. … More
What Is Pleasure?
We seek pleasure outside, but it actually comes from within. Vedic philosophy would say that our pursuit of pleasure, year … More
The Chemistry of the Best Friendships
While we may run across potential friends through proximity, shared life stage, or shared interests, there remains a bit of … More
HOW TO BE GOOD: A THEORY ABOUT VIRTUES & VALUES
After a few more years of trying to be good and floundering, I finally decided to tackle the hard questions … More
The Five Essential Elements of Well-Being
These elements are the currency of a life that matters. They do not include every nuance of what’s important in … More
The Dropout
The dropout was not just a hippy-trippy hedonist but a paranoid soul, who feared brainwashing and societal control …but it … More
When and How Money Buys Happiness
Does money buy happiness? It depends. If you are poor and unable to afford basic necessities (e.g., food, shelter, clothes), … More
Be More Present in the Moment
Much of our lives are characterised by doing things and striving for something more, something better, and something different. As … More