This post was precipitated by a passage that I read in Cal Newport’s book Digital Minimalism. The book is a…
Why a culture of consumerism leaves us feeling so empty
The foundation of our modern culture rests on consumerism. Through the compulsive accrual of goods and service, we are told…
How can I be a better listener?
Listening is a skill. And not many possess it. A good listener gives room for the other person to be…
Love, lost in a thousand ways
It’s love lost in a thousand ways. The clamour of a thousand church bells go unheard. The gentle summer breeze,…
Healing from Trauma
Any overwhelming external situation has two distinct impacts on us. It impacts our thoughts and our emotions. Thoughts usually replay…
Typecasting : On Minimalism
I enjoy clattering away on my 1960s Smith Corona (no not the virus) – Corsair typewriter. I typed out this…
Finding Love in Suffering
This post is about finding love in the deepest and darkest moments of our lives. How can we find peace…
The Most Valuable Trait for an Entrepreneur
What makes an entrepreneur successful?
Don’t use the unavoidability of a situation to avoid your feelings
There are many of us who have become purely functional in the external world, but are a mess at handling…
Understanding indifferent people
How can some people be nonchalant and indifferent ? They appear to be cool and can easily shrug off most…
