Self-deception-illusive fantasy on November 24, 2018“The greatest deception men suffer from is their own opinion”—Leonardo Da Vinci In a highly deceptive world where everyone is out to deceive each other for own vested interest, the biggest disservice one can do to oneself is fall victim to self-deception in a negative way. Observing the world around with an objective eye, looking […]
Tribute to womanhood on November 17, 2018“Woman is a delicate creature with strong emotions who has been created by the Almighty God to shoulder responsibility for educating society and moving towards perfection. God created woman as symbol of His own beauty and to give solace to her partner and her family”-Hazrat Imam Ali (AS) A prominent television anchor during an informal […]
Value of helping others on November 10, 2018The fact that great writers, philosophers and preachers belonging to any region and any brand of faith (Godly or man-made) say the same thing should not come as a surprise because humanity, truth, love and kindness are the very strong bases of all positively charged thinkers. So, for example, according to a popular Chinese belief, […]
Honouring vocations on November 7, 2018“There are no menial jobs, only menial attitudes” — Former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States of America. When we think of work, what more is it than an activity that involves putting in physical or mental effort in certain tasks to achieve desirable results. A good example would be that […]
Honouring vocations on November 3, 2018“T here are no menial jobs, only menial attitudes”-Former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States of America. When we think of work, what more is it than an activity that involves putting in physical or mental effort in certain tasks to achieve desirable results. A good example would be that of […]
Soreness in society on October 27, 2018“A sick society must think much about politics, as a sick man must think much about his digestion.”-C.S. Lewis (1898-1963), British writer and lay theologian “I contend that most emotional distress is best understood as a rational response to sick societies.”-Oliver James, British chartered psychologist, author, journalist, television producer and broadcaster. There is a general […]
World of anomalies on October 21, 2018Certain qualities are generally considered most desirable in human beings. These are universally accepted and no single community or nation, no matter which region it belongs to, can deny this fact. Poets have eulogized them, writers have moralized them, sermonizers have topicalized them, philosophers have elucidated them, parents and teachers have taught them, yet one […]
Teacher — a noble artist on October 17, 2018An artist is not just one who plays with clay, paintbrush, pencils and such other items but one who moulds and shapes roughness into refinement which becomes an invaluable artifact cherished by all. This was beautifully elucidated by Seth Godin, an American bestseller, entrepreneur and agent of changeas: “An artist is someone who uses bravery, […]
Respect: pathway to peace on October 10, 2018In our everyday lives, we are accustomed to respecting others because among various things they are elderly, considered honourable for their noble deeds, have remarkable intellectual abilities or skills, have earned a good name on account of extraordinary achievements or are very important dignitaries. To express this sense of esteem, we treat them with courtesy […]
Words vis-à-vis Peace on September 30, 2018“Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace”— Buddha The world today is gripped with countless problems: from overpopulation to starvation and from disease to environmental disasters, but perhaps the biggest of all ailments is lack of peace. Almost every country is suffering from regional and internal conflicts and where there […]