Ever felt that the book in your hands seemed to mirror the happenings of the present? That’s the exact feeling coursing through me as I read George Orwell’s “1984”. Interestingly, despite “1984” being a work of fiction, its profound influence…
If we were naturally good, why would we fight wars? If we are naturally good, why do we need laws to make us behave a certain way? Seems like it may just be a belief that we are born good.…
This Is Why You Should Spend Every Penny You Have. Recently, I showed my friends my savings and investments, which I was so proud of, but they weren’t impressed. In their eyes, what I perceived to be wise financial habits was…
Words can’t be unsaid. Once they have been said, they can only be forgiven and not forgotten. Furthermore, saying “I was angry” or “I couldn’t help myself” doesn’t help. Our thinking brain is bypassed by these emotions, and it’s better to…
Do you think your favorite actor, athlete, businessperson, or singer reached their goals without a plan? No one in this world can achieve that level of success without making plans and strictly adhering to them. Rather than just making a wish, these…
It is rare for us these days to hold ourselves to the same standards as those at the top of their game. As much as we can, we point fingers at all of their moves. Yet, we forget to evaluate our…
The truth is that nothing in life is free, and everything has its own price. Among other things, we pay taxes to our government for the roads we travel on, the police to protect us locally, our social security, the military…
It is human nature to trust and believe that those around us are good. We decide to trust people blindly based on years of experience, prejudice, and assumptions. “Trust, but verify,” in a way, is an oxymoron since trust is about…
There are so many apps available on your phone, and most of them are free to use. But, why are they free? Because free things have a cost too, and that cost is your time and attention. So, while you walk past…
Ever been to a gurudwara? Which is a place of worship for Sikhs. They have a great tradition of serving free food, ‘langar,’ where you get as much as you want as long as you don’t waste it. In Sikhism…
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Last night, I was watching the documentary series “Our Universe” and it’s evident that
Sometimes, we look at others and feel bad if we can’t do what they
