acceptancesimplifies life, yetdifficultto achieveconcepts of perfection fightthe urge to stop growth Friday Faithfuls
Why is it tough?
What is normalcy?
If normal is being like everyone else, I’d not like to be normal. As I make this declaration, I'm acutely aware of the paradox it presents. Life, to a significant extent, is about conforming to societal norms. I work during the day, sleep at night, eat food cooked with the same ingredients that everybody else … Continue reading What is normalcy?
Insurance
Insurance is not a burden. It protects one from the leaking bucket syndrome. Without insurance, the returns on your investments can be wiped out by a single stroke of hospitalisation or car accident. I’ll talk about the Indian scene. MIS-SELLING Misselling of insurance policies is a bigger problem than claim settlement. Insurance advisors and relationship … Continue reading Insurance
I Dare to Dream
our paths entwine in a placeas fascinating as space,undecided, unsure …as nebulous as the future, through the shadows and light,we remain hooked to life,in the vast haze of the Universewhere stars want to embrace I’ll find a place somewhere.In Eternitybeyond the toyshops of mortalsin Infinity MLMM - Friday Faithfuls
Constructive Bias
Today, I started the day with this quote. Philosopher and writer Friedrich Nietzsche on the power of making a lot and choosing the best: "Artists have an interest in ... so-called inspirations; as if the idea of a work of art, of poetry, the fundamental thought of a philosophy shines down like a merciful light from heaven. … Continue reading Constructive Bias
Not-so-smart Living
Apps have taken over devices. The biggest invasion happened when the mobile phone made the pager, camera and tablets redundant. My Google Home Assistant and Alexa lie idle because I couldn’t find a gap for them to fill. I no longer need a Kindle because the app enables reading on any device. The smart TV … Continue reading Not-so-smart Living
Conspiratorial Whispers
Conspiracy theories amount to fear-mongering. Fear weakens resistance. Gullible masses believe that the theorists are saviours and willingly do their bidding. Business and advertising join politics in the game. Insurance is sold by instilling fear or stirring emotions about the well-being of kin. Companies selling children’s products largely encash the insecurity of parents. Content factories … Continue reading Conspiratorial Whispers
Friday Faithfuls – Tree of Life
Life on this planet is complex, or so it seems. We are aware of three planes – aerial, terrestrial and aquatic, but there could be so much more beneath the surface or above the visible blue expanse of the sky. Can we claim to lay down concrete theories with limited knowledge? Space travel will lend … Continue reading Friday Faithfuls – Tree of Life
Numbers
This prompt is an exciting post for me. During my training programs, I used to take a short break and play a fascinating game. It was a refreshing way to break the monotony and stimulate the mind. Think of a three-digit number (excluding mirror numbers). Let’s say 658. Reverse it – 856. Subtract the lesser … Continue reading Numbers
North Star – Dhruv Tara
The North Star is called Dhruv Tara in Indian mythology. The story goes that the younger prince of a kingdom was admonished by his stepmother for going near the throne. Her infamous words – The highest seat is not for everyone. The Prince meditates hard to please the Lord and receives the following blessing: ‘Go … Continue reading North Star – Dhruv Tara
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