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Faith Faith that is based on one's innate nature is of 3 kinds - of Goodness, of Passion and of Ignorance (Verse 2) Those in Mode of Goodness worship deities. Those in Mode of Passion worship nature-spirits (Yakshas) and demons (Rakshas). Those in Mode of Ignorance worship ghosts and spirits (Verse 4) Those who practice … Continue reading Bhagavad Gita Teachings -Chapter 17: Have Faith
The last chapter......In Conclusion.... Actions such as yagna, charity and penance should always be performed. These acts are cleansing even for the learned (Verse 5) Yagna is action without expectation These acts must be performed as duty, with no desire and attachment to their results (Verse 6) It is not possible for living beings to … Continue reading Bhagavad Gita Teachings -Chapter 18: Be True to Yourself
This book written by John C Maxwell and printed by Harper Collins Publishers, is a must read for budding leaders and those already traversing the journey of leadership. A sequel to "Developing the Leader Within You" that the author wrote in 1992, this book is straightforward and simple. So much simple that some of the … Continue reading Book Review: Developing the Leader Within You 2.0
Do playing sports help in your development as a leader? The answer is a resounding: YES If you are expecting yourself or your child to become a leader just by playing sports for a session or for a year, then you have misplaced expectations. Participating in sports, whether individual or team, will not give you … Continue reading Sports & Leadership
Photo by rawpixel.com on Pexels.com What a momentous occasion it is for me that the viewership of my blog which started as an experiment for me to see if I have any writing ability, surpassed 1000 views. To say that I am thrilled that so many of you have subscribed, visited and read my posts … Continue reading 1 year, 50+ posts & 1000+ Views ! Grateful & Blessed !!
When one of my friend enrolled her daughter in a Karate school, I asked her if she saw any positive impact of it on her daughter. She told me that now her soft-spoken daughter can yell out "Kia", which in Korean means "energy" and is often shouted out during karate movements. My friend seemed pleased … Continue reading Be Loud: Said the Toastmaster
My father was cremated on the day of my wedding anniversary Is this a coincidence or is the universe trying to convey this wisdom to me. Happiness presents itself to man, wearing the crown of sorrow on its head. He who welcomes it must also welcome sorrow. ~Swami Vivekananda May 19 A bittersweet day. A … Continue reading May 19 – My Rite of Passage
Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others. -Jack Welch Whether we are aware of it or not, we all are leaders in some respects. No particular title is required to be a leader. As parents we are leaders to our … Continue reading Becoming a Leader: 12 qualities to inculcate
“I’m worried about the, if [my daughter’s] caught doing that, you know, she’s finished,” he said, according to the affidavit. " " He expressed some uneasiness — “to be honest, it feels a little weird” — but later clarified to Singer that he wasn’t “worried about the moral issue.” This admission is by Attorney Gordon … Continue reading Splintered Morality
Photo by amotherschronicle.com How could rocks and sand and silence make us afraid and yet be so wonderful?— Edna Brush Perkins, 'The White Heart of Mojave' It's amazing how the things we resist provide us with experiences that are unparalleled and once in a lifetime. Sometimes we need to just go with the flow and … Continue reading Call of the Valley
A Mothers Chronicle 