Look for the intent behind the harsh words or harsh toned words someone directs towards you. If they mean well and the problem is only in their delivery, then let it go and do not lash out or hold grudge against them.
Random Thought No 11
Dream and do your best to attain your dream. But do not be attached to it. Your happiness should not be dependent on attainment of that dream. Rather, you should continue to be happy with any variant of that dream achieved or lack thereof.
Random Thought No 10
When struggling with how to react in a certain situation, think of how you would advise your children if they were in that situation. When we remove ourselves from a situation, it is easy to come up with a rational course of action. [I say children, but it could be anyone who is looking to … Continue reading Random Thought No 10
From Mahabharat: A Wise Dialogue
This dialogue is from Mahabharat, a 100,000 verse Hindu epic written in Sanskrit and composed thousands of years ago. This conversation is also referred to as Yaksha Prashna (questions by Yaksha) or the legend of virtuous crane, since it involves Yaksha (spirit) disguised as a bird crane, questioning a righteous prince Yudhisthira. Of the approximately125 … Continue reading From Mahabharat: A Wise Dialogue
Random Thought No 9
To avoid what we forsee as a difficult situation, we try to postpone or find an alternative. More often than not, when we bolt from facing a challenge, situation in the alternate or in the postponement turns out to be worse than what it would have been initially.
Random Thought No 8
Do not snuff others lighted candle as it will not make yours glow. Instead, use the light of their candle to light yours. In other words, do not be envious, but be inspired by others success.
Random Thought No 7
There is an artist in all of us. You do not have to write, draw, sing or dance to be an artist. Artist is anyone who applies creativity to what they are doing. It is how you choreograph a dance, that keeps people mesmerized. It is how you paint, that touches people's heart and brings … Continue reading Random Thought No 7
Random Thought No 6
Common Wisdom says that you will be most successful at what you love. But how do you know what you love? The answer to this lies in another question - Do you love something because you are getting accolades and admiration for it AND will you continue loving it even when you fail at it … Continue reading Random Thought No 6
Random Thought No 5
God is omnipresent. Yet it is difficult for us to see it in those who hurt us. We want to lash out at them. We find ourselves unable to forgive them. Till the time we calm down to see God within those who hurt us, and to view them benevolently, we need to make a … Continue reading Random Thought No 5
Random Thought No 4
To bring peace and harmony within us and outside of us, we need to look at things that unite us with each other, rather than those that divide us.
A Mothers Chronicle 