Hi All, As I was returning from a work tour, I settled in for a three-hour train journey with a book in hand. Across from me sat a young man, and I asked him about the train schedule. Little did I know that this simple question would lead to an […]
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My dad has bees. Today I went to his house and he showed me all of the honey he had gotten from the hives. He took the lid off of a 5 gallon bucket full of honey and on top of the honey there were 3 little bees, struggling. They […]
Hi all! Came across this beautiful example of Finding a purpose in life. Thought of sharing with all. “A beautiful woman in an expensive dress came to her psychiatrist, saying that she was depressed, and her life was meaningless. ‘I’m going to ask Mary here to tell you how she […]
Yesterday, while waiting at the airport, I met two individuals – a woman and a young man. The woman, while reminiscing about the past, expressed her dissatisfaction with the present. She went on and on, complaining about everything from her son and granddaughter to the items she was carrying from […]
Sharing and not giving can create happiness overall. While giving can certainly bring joy to both the giver and receiver, sharing can create a deeper sense of connection, community, and satisfaction. When we share, we are creating a sense of interdependence and cooperation. We recognize that we are all in […]
During a recent conversation with a professor friend, he shared a heart-warming story about his visit to his hometown. As he stepped out in his community, a local driver approached him and recognized him as the spitting image of his grandfather. The two struck up a conversation and ended up […]
Yesterday, I hopped into a cab to attend an event. To my surprise, the cabbie, Pedro, was listening to a talk on mental health instead of the usual music and songs played on FM. Intrigued, I asked him why he was listening to this talk. Pedro had an interesting anecdote […]
I met a friend the other day. We started our discussion on greeting culture. The culture is such that we say Hi and how are you in same breath to even strangers. My friend had an interesting anecdote to share. Initially when he was asked how are you? He thought […]
Engagement and volunteering can be beneficial for individuals who are experiencing anxiety or depression because it provides a sense of perspective and purpose outside of oneself. When individuals are struggling with mental health challenges, they may become overwhelmed with their own thoughts and feelings, which can be difficult to manage. […]
The concept of seva or selfless service is deeply ingrained in ancient Hindu Vedic philosophy. It is believed that by serving others and contributing to the greater good, we not only help to alleviate the suffering of others but also experience a sense of joy and fulfillment that can enhance […]