This begins a new series of posts on leadership. I intend to discuss one trait in each post. These traits … 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.
#PhotoEssay : A Jackal’s Journey
I have been exploring the ravines around the Sabarmati River for sometime now. I eagerly look forward to each evening … More
Give up the idea of success to be successful
Our modern culture values success. You see our media glorifying ‘self-made’ men and women who have made it to the … More
Dealing with Hurtful or Irritating Situations
How do you deal with people who let you down? How do you deal with situations that don’t agree with … More
Dealing with Anxiety in COVID times
The coronavirus pandemic is creating enormous stress on all of us. The fear that we may succumb to the virus … More
Secret to Happiness: Moving from “It should be like this” to “Is is like this”
One of the greatest struggles in our lives is acceptance. How do we accept people and situations as they are? … More
How to avoid conflicts with loved ones?
Conflicts are inevitable in all relationships. Especially in lockdown times. We are physically closer to our family and loved ones … More
#Photo Essay
One needs to get creative during a shutdown. I decided to hand wash my copper water carafe. I used tamarind … More
The importance of connecting with yourself
Most of us are caught up in our daily routines – the rigmarole of doing things that ought to be … More
How to deal with our emotions in these uncertain times?
In these anomalous times, we are plagued with several fears. We do not know what will happen to us and … More
Journey of a thousand words 