“We are a society that puts a price on everything, but values nothing” A version of Oscar Wilde’s famous quote
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.
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
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 … More
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 … More
Journey of a thousand words 