During the summer of 2005, I took a lot of time out to reflect and rejuvenate. A major breakthrough also happened for me during that period of rest and reflection – I finally began to ASK people for help and support. Though I had always been great at giving, I...
A few years ago, I came across some powerful and thought provoking words of inspiriation at just the right time in my life. I was going through some major life changes, and a poem called “The Invitation” really resonated with me. The verse is from a famous...
I was lucky enough to visit Nirvana school once again in 2005 . This was my third ever visit to the school, based in Pondicherry, South India. Depending on the prevailing weather and the taxi driver you get, the school is about two hours drive from Chennai. Upon my...
Many years ago, when I first got involved with Nirvana school, I gave a short ten minute speech about my recent visit to the school. The speech was after a golf tournament held to raise money for the school. There were about 50 people in the audience, and though I...
I recently wrote about “Inspiration of Desperation” – whereby we all work so well and focused when a deadline is approaching such as an examination the next day. Talking of inspiration reminded me of the phrase “Genius is one percent inspiration and 99 percent...
We all have so much inner beauty in us and yet we rarely let it emerge. As we go through life, it gets submerged and hidden amongst layers and layers of life experiences. Yet we all have so much to offer – both to ourselves and others. So often we just have to...
I first came across these inspirational words from George Bernard Shaw a few years ago when I began my journey of self development and personal growth. I was attending this personal development seminar, and the presenter ended the evening by quoting these words. It...
Do you remember cramming for a college exam the night before? You suddenly woke up to how imminent an exam was and you burnt the midnight oil to somehow get through. You also promised yourself that next time you would study much more consistently and not squander all...
I recently received one of those emails which really warms your heart and inspires you with the kindness and self sacrifice some people put in for others. I met my friend Ivan at his farewell party when he left London for Uganda in August 2005. He has now been there...
Do you suffer from low self esteem? Or are you someone who really believes in themselves? Having positive self esteem makes you capable of meeting life’s challenges and allows you consider yourself worthy of happiness. We all want to feel great about ourselves...
