All parents want their children to have access to a solid education as well as a social and professional network to ensure a good start to their adult lives. But how can otherwise intelligent individuals justify breaking legal and moral boundariesRead More ›
What is the uniform? What does it represent? Why do you wear it?
The uniform highlighted in the image comprises a dhoti, kurta, and mala. The dhoti is simplicity itself: a rectangular sheet of white cotton, wrapped and secured around theRead More ›
The narrative of the Exodus, the journey from bondage to freedom, symbolizes the central theme of the ancient Indian philosophy of Vedanta.
Religions may be broadly understood as comprising two aspects: philosophy and ritual. The former presents universal truths about the humanRead More ›
Taste me, you will see
More is all you need
Metallica, Master of Puppets
The idea of the 'addictive personality' is false. Every person's mind is susceptible to addiction if it is not properly guided, and any experience can become the object of addiction.Read More ›
Ingratitude, more strong than traitors' arms,
Quite vanquish'd him:
Shakespeare, The Life and Death of Julius Caesar (III.ii)
While people's attention is preoccupied with political in-fighting and accusations of treasonous behavior, a more insidious traitor continues to subvert individual well-being and collective harmony: ingratitude.
TheRead More ›
The search for meaning is a powerful motivator in human life. A life devoid of meaning feels empty and oppressive. And a collapse of meaning is potentially destructive as pathological beliefs and behaviors can rush in to fill the void. ButRead More ›
Time management is a misnomer. We feel the pressure of time and deadlines not because our time has been poorly managed, but because our inner activities have.
This blog (and its forerunner) is a discussion of the material presented in the bookRead More ›
Time management is a misnomer. We feel the pressure of time and deadlines not because our time has been poorly managed, but because our activities have.
This blog (and its follow-up) is a discussion of the material presented in the book GoverningRead More ›
The natural desire for intimacy, whether platonic, familial, or romantic is a powerful driving force. However, a poor understanding of genuine intimacy can lead us to dependency and dissatisfaction. This blog is a brief introduction to the role of intimacy atRead More ›
This above all: to thine own self be true,
And it must follow, as the night the day,
Thou canst not then be false to any man.1
This advice, given by Polonius to his son in Hamlet, provides a means to harmonize our relationshipRead More ›
