We usually react in two ways when confronted with a problem. We either get overwhelmed by it, or we run … More
Author: Akhilesh Magal
Lover of all things beautiful - nature, classical music, literature, poetry, craftsmanship, books, yoga, meditation, the natural sciences, cooking, carpentry, scrubbing and cleaning dirty floors, walking, breathing, existing.
Fear to dream
As the new year rolls in, many of us are busy setting our goals. Naturally, all of us want to … More
Thought for the day
“We are a society that puts a price on everything, but values nothing” A verion of Oscar Wilde’s famous quote
Of a Simpler Time
Don’t you remember those days? When you knew where you lived, from the neighbours around you. When you knew who … More
How can we learn just about anything?
Curiosity. Learning anything new is challenging. Often, we start with great gusto and soon enough, the challenges of learning are … More
How do you Deal with a Jealous Boss?
One of the most frustrating experiences in our professional lives is to work for a boss who is jealous of … More
The Difference between Love and Attraction
In one of the previous posts, we looked at why we tend to fall in love with the wrong kind … More
My New Book : The Little Book of Peace
Dear Readers, I am pleased to inform you about a new book of mine titled The Little Book of Peace. … More
Do you fear your emotions?
How can we know if we fear facing our emotions? Many of us are so estranged from our feelings, that … More
Balancing Alone Time with Connectivity
This post was precipitated by a passage that I read in Cal Newport’s book Digital Minimalism. The book is a … More
Journey of a Thousand Words 