Winning small but everyday

Small steps but consistently We are too often obsessed with big impact. However taking on something really small and being consistent can be more effective. The more important element is the process. Here is a diary I now maintain. All I aim for is 5-10 minutes of exercise first thing (most times). And in recent … Continue reading Winning small but everyday

The Significance of the Insignificant

After a busy 60 days that started with the confirmation of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s trip to Singapore, we are past that significant event in our lives. The significance of the significant comes from the insignificant. And so here we are doing the really insignificant, (walk, eat, drink, shop, enjoy each other’s company) that … Continue reading The Significance of the Insignificant

Falling in Love with the Unknown is Spirituality

I am in Blr. I met a few friends from 25 years ago. At my age everyone is experiencing their kids futures unfold. Many of my friends have their young ones now off to university. My friends who themselves are extremely accomplished are naturally seeing their own children pursue greater heights. After the customary exchanges … Continue reading Falling in Love with the Unknown is Spirituality

Happiness is’nt around the corner. It is the corner

What really makes the weekend count? This is how I spent the weekend! Notice the parts highlighted amongst the many other things I did. Saturday 9 September5:30 a.m.Vishnu Sahsranamam chanting6:00 a.m.Napped again7:30 a.m.Headed to AOL Centre for Long Sudarshan Kriya8:00 a.m.Yoga Followed by Meditation & Long Sudarshan Kriya Process10:30 a.m.Headed home10:45 a.m.Fixed a light snack11:15 … Continue reading Happiness is’nt around the corner. It is the corner

Too busy to pause!

Imagine! Jay is a senior executive in a multinational corporate. He wakes up each day to a busy work day made busier by the pandemic. The first thought that comes to him when he wakes up this Wednesday at 6 am is the 8:30 a.m. meeting for which he needs to be in the right … Continue reading Too busy to pause!

Devotion – the highest joy

On Father's Day this year, coincided the solar eclipse. I followed my father's guidelines as I have done always on food restrictions willingly, although found my 9 year old daughter only reluctantly complying. And since it was also mentioned that chanting the Hanuman Chalisa today is special given the connection between the Nakshatras during which … Continue reading Devotion – the highest joy

What good is a light that won’t light?

The title is a dialogue from Creed II where Rocky talks about a street light that isn't working đŸ˜‰ Seemed like a good title to document a few very hectic weeks. An interesting few days. So much in activity. Will I be able to rest? Feeding off adulation and outcomes. Some people have been so … Continue reading What good is a light that won’t light?