In Native American tradition, the hummingbird serves as a timeless symbol of joy, reminding us to nurture the fragile wonder within our own hearts. By shifting our focus away from relentless noise…
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Attitude is everything
Every morning offers a fundamental choice: to view life’s demands through a lens of burden or as an invitation to gratitude. By consciously reframing daily obligations, financial limits, and personal challenges, we…
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The kiss
In the rush of daily deadlines, it is easy to mistake urgent tasks for important ones. Yet, a brief choice made in a fleeting moment can outweigh any schedule, leaving an impression…
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Parrikar on importance of education
A simple agricultural practice in a Goan village offers a profound metaphor for the quiet deterioration of human capability when long-term value is sacrificed for immediate gain. Recounted by the former Chief…
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“How are your children?”
“How are your children?” “Both of them are very well, thank you.” “How old are they?” “The doctor is three and the lawyer is five.” Anthony de Mello The Prayer of the…
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Falling into the cup
“Once there were two ants sitting on the rim of a cup that contained amrit, the nectar of immortality. As they were talking, one of the ants lost his balance and was…
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Nothing is written unless they write it
Courage and conviction defy destiny, proving that human destiny is shaped not by fate, but by the strength of purpose and selfless action. “My all-time favourite film is ‘Lawrence Of Arabia’ and,…
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How to change the world
Courage in the face of overwhelming odds does not require grand speeches or extraordinary strength; it begins simply with the refusal to let despair silence our hope. “The ninth week of (US…
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Four blind men and an elephant
Fragmented perception mistakes a partial glimpse for absolute reality, breeding endless conflict where unity alone exists. Once, four blind men went out to see an elephant. One touched the leg of the…
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Jalabandhu
Debasis Mondal’s bright orange vest signifies the important role he plays in communities in his region of India. He’s a Jalabandhu – a “Water-Friend.” The Jalabandhu are hand-pump mechanics, and they are responsible for making sure…
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The elephants knew
Lawrence Anthony, a legend in South Africa and author of three books, including the bestseller, The Elephant Whisperer, bravely rescued wildlife and rehabilitated elephants all over the globe from human atrocities, including…
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Have some trouble
In their book Boundaries, psychologists Henry Cloud and John Townsend tell an interesting story about some parents who were having trouble with their 25 year old son. The son didn’t come to the…