Life can get too serious. At times, it seems like the universe is throwing problems at us non-stop. Arguments with your partner. Children misbehave. Scape-goated at work. Life's seriousness needs to be complemented with frivolousness. One without the other creates an unbalanced mind and unsettled feelings. Having fun
My dream, as a little girl, is to have a room full of books. And so, I started accumulating books, all the books that I had ever read in my lifetime. Till one day, I gazed upon the shelf and asked... Had I read all this? Why can't
Growing is a natural process, like planting the seed of a herb in a small pot for your cooking. Basil. Parsley. Rosemary. Ginger. Aromatic, sweet or pungent. A tiny seed in a small pot with some dirt. With the right environment and nutrients, the plant starts to appear. A little
Parasites are foreign entities that feed off the hosts' energy. A parasite might live with its host for a short or long time. It depends on how the host manages the parasite. Negative emotions are feelings that obscure and chip away at your true self, a self that is
Women are taught that marriage is the sole purpose of their life. Because of this, many women wait their whole lives to be married. This comes from a long history of women being seen as objects, not human beings with feelings or desires. Her life is in the hands of
Many people come and go in our lives. Some remain acquaintances, where social niceties are the rule. Others may become virtual friends, people at a distance who know your online persona but not the real you in real life. If fortunate, you might have real friends. A real friend is
ALL pain comes from attachment. Attachment comes from a desire for things to remain the same. Pain are feelings of anger, despair or sadness. But nothing can remain permanent. Outer circumstances and people are constantly changing. Change might be gradual and imperceptible, like the growth of a seedling to a
Words contain power. When used well, words can make magic. Magic is used to make something appear or occur, especially in people. Good magic is when words are used to transform, enlighten or bring people together. Words of praise and goodwill bring joy and happiness. Words of love bring happiness
We make decisions all the time, small and large. Small decisions, such as taking a different route home or trying another cuisine for dinner, is a creative expression. Significant decisions, such as changing careers, moving cities, or changing lovers, are also creative. Before taking a decision, we need to reflect,
Witnessing the birth of a newborn or the death of a loved one is a precious gift. This gift is the witnessing of a universal phenomenon; death becomes life, and life becomes death. In witnessing life and death, we come to terms with our mortality. Life and death take on
We tell stories of our lives because stories protect us. It is a reminder of our life's suffering and our survival. We adopt stories from the people in our lives, our family, relationships and community. If unchecked, these stories can become barriers to our future. A personal story
Often, people will try to persuade us to do something. It is hard to say no. We are conditioned not to let others down. If you say no, you may disappoint, displease or hurt another. Or saying no means you might miss out on the cool things, or be left