“I believe in God, but not as one thing, not as an old man in the sky. I believe that what people call God is something in all of us. I believe that what Jesus and Mohammed and Buddha and all the rest said was right. It’s just that the translations have gone wrong.” – John Lennon
Sometime last year I had to visit a traditional bonesetter. At the place, I saw a little girl who had Cerebral Palsy (CP) that affected her muscle tone, control, and movement, ultimately leading to deformations in her face, arms and legs. Usually, I looked away when I saw such kids, but the father who carried … Read more
One idea that caused a Jupiter-sized change in me was the concept of “Memento Mori” (Latin for “Remember you must die”). I first encountered the ideas in Ryan Holiday’s book “Ego is the Enemy”. The subject might sound pessimistic and unpleasant for most people, but it helped me develop a personal philosophy of how to … Read more
Kate: an ebony voluptuous beauty – with flawless melanin-rich skin. She’s smart, gentle, yet fierce like Venus. Often adorned in scarlet apparel, she makes me weak to the knees. The thought of her makes me want to be a better person. She’s out of this world, but that’s only because she’s my imaginary lover – … Read more
Romans 7:15 is a verse from the Bible. It says, “I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do, I do not do. But what I hate, I do.” The verse is part of a passage where the Apostle Paul, a man considered an upright and unshakable believer of the Christian … Read more
Sometime last year, a friend I hadn’t seen for years came to visit their sibling in a town close to where I was staying. And, I happened to also have something to do in that town, so, we decided that a meet-up would be great. Well, the day came, I was in the city. But, … Read more
Decision-making is inescapable. It’s like encountering crossroads – you must choose a path to follow; you must make a decision, or nothing progresses, and, at worst, you might be left behind by those who make decisions. Whether it’s about your career, relationships, or even meals, decisions are an integral part of moving forward in life. … Read more
Ever scroll through social media and feel like everyone’s winning except you? I know that surreal feeling of watching time and your peers fly by. They’re getting married, having kids, leaving the country – achieving all the “adulting” milestones. Don’t get me wrong, I’m genuinely thrilled for them (whether they are my friends or strangers … Read more
Thrice upon a time, “the toughest man alive” attempted to break the Guinness World Record for the most pull-ups in 24 hours. The initial record was held at 4,020 pull-ups. On his first attempt, when he got to 2,500 pull-ups, he had muscle failure so bad he couldn’t even lift his hands high enough to … Read more
Challenging times are coming. And, I’m not speaking of the economic state of the nation or the looming wars we keep hearing about on TV and Social media. I’m talking about the challenges and limitations that come with old age. This perspective seldom gets any attention, yet you must be aware, at least, if you … Read more
So many people feel a void in their lives regardless of their financial status, relationships, health, looks, or accomplishments. Billions of people have faced, are facing and will face an existential crisis. And, often, they all boil down to one question, “Why am I here on Earth?”. The question has been pondered and debated for … Read more
