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Shadows Beneath the Shine
We live in an age of dazzling technology. Satellites beam information across the globe in seconds, medical machines peer inside the human body with astonishing precision, and almost anyone can speak face-to-face with someone thousands of miles away with a simple tap on a screen. If judged only by our inventions, the present seems like Continue reading
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Restraint is Power
There is a saying I recently came across: “If you are easily provoked, you are easily controlled. Restraint is power.” It struck me as one of those truths that is both obvious and difficult to practice. In a world that constantly prods us—through disagreements, criticism, politics, social media, and even the irritations of daily life—our Continue reading
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Dreams, Not People: The Key to a Joyful Life
We often hear that each of us has a destiny to fulfill and dreams to pursue. Yet, more often than not, the reason we don’t reach them is simple—we take the wrong road. Gold doesn’t have a fragrance, yet it’s precious. Sandalwood may not always flower, yet it’s valued for its scent. Neither tries to Continue reading
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Between Walls and Wings
Freedom. We speak of it as if it is a single, solid thing—one unbroken ray of light. But in truth, it is a spectrum, refracted by who we are, where we stand, and what we dare to see. For some, freedom is political—a voice unshackled, a vote cast without fear, a street walked without the Continue reading
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Best / Worst Human Quality
Have you ever thought about the best human quality? And the worst?Surprisingly, the answer to both is the same — adaptation. Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, once told journalist John Pilger how he managed to live inside the Ecuadorian Embassy in London for four years — without family and, most importantly, without sunlight — to Continue reading
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Rethinking Love and Global Chaos
People say that there is lack of love in this world. Had there been enough love, then there would not have so much of troubles on this planet. Well, this made me remember what I had read once about three types of love in his great book, ‘The Pilgrimage’ by Paulo Coelho. The three types Continue reading
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Leader vs Manager
What is the secret behind those few amazing individuals we call leaders—people who inspire, motivate, and are remembered as visionaries—while the rest are simply labeled as managers? Why does the word “manager” often sound negative, while “leader” feels inspiring? Why do certain organizations thrive and blaze new trails while others merely survive? The difference lies Continue reading
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Equality: A Utopian Idea?
What is equality? A world where every human being is equal in every aspect—happiness, wealth, love, and all those romantic notions of fairness. It’s a beautiful thought, but is equality actually possible? To find out, we need to look at history. From the very beginning of modern humanity, equality has remained a distant dream. In Continue reading
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Do We Really Choose for Ourselves?
Do we truly make choices for ourselves, or are we simply following the path laid out by those we admire? Sometimes it feels like our choices aren’t really our own but borrowed from society’s collective script. We often do what is socially acceptable and avoid what society frowns upon. Take a simple example: school children Continue reading
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Life Is Beautiful – Why We Should Stop Taking Ourselves Too Seriously
In my last Sunday’s post, I talked about taking your work seriously but not taking yourself too seriously. That thought has stayed with me, and it led me to reflect on what really makes life meaningful. Years ago, I wrote a small poem titled “Life Is Beautiful”. It celebrates the simple moments—watching the morning sun Continue reading
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