What do I mean when I say that it is better to not have high expectations of ourselves and others? How can that change your outlook on life? I got started on this train of thought when friend of mine messaged me after reading an article I posted in 2019 prior to the Indian General […]
Category Archives: Self Help
Read this if you want to study Law or go to Court
My previous article painted a mixed picture about the legal profession. In this article I would like to further buttress my view that a lot of the time lawyers do an immense amount of harm. The legal profession is a necessary evil as long there is private property and disputes amongst people. But perhaps this […]
Don’t Think like a Lawyer
Two of the greatest men in recorded history were lawyers – Abraham Lincoln and Mahatma Gandhi. It is supposed to be a noble profession and yet I think that the worst thing you can do to yourself is to start thinking like a lawyer. It is a necessary profession. As long as civilization endures, we […]
Still More on Altruism
My earlier two articles on Altruism were a bit one sided and so I am writing a third to complete the picture. I am assuming you have read my earlier two articles. Links are below I will again be referring to Osho and his teachings. The following concepts were gleaned from his book, And the […]
More on Altruism
This is the second of three articles that I am writing on Altruism. I am quoted a reader who commented on one of my articles by saying: Be content, and automatically you will see beyond yourself and make yourself useful to others, even if they are your family or those who come indirectly into your […]
On Altruism or Selflessness
I would like to write a couple of articles on Altruism and explain a couple of viewpoints. The meaning of the word altruism is: disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others A person I respect highly sent me this comment on spirituality: Be content, and automatically you will see beyond yourself and make […]
A Cure for Loneliness
I remember I started my journey of exploring Eastern Spirituality by reading Eckhart Tolle’s book, The Power of Now. Now almost 20 years later I have gone back to reading that book again. It has been an interesting journey with some memorable highs. But although I have grown in some ways I also regressed when […]
The Importance of Integrity
What is Integrity and why is it important? I will start by saying that if you are looking for a job or career then integrity (whatever it means) is very important. I was job hunting some time back and one friend I knew called me and said that he knew of a certain opening. But […]
On the Importance of Learning
This is a topic that I have already written about earlier in my blog. Please visit the links below: I just want to – in this article – point out the importance of the concepts described above. If you master the skills that I talk about in the above articles then you will be able […]
Why is Humility Desirable
I would like to give my opinion on the trait of Humility. This quality has been overvalued in India as far as my experience goes. As far as I have been able to make out the reasons why humility is valued here are as under: India is a feudal society and is a land of […]