It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say we are living in the age of self-improvement. In fact, this theme of self-help is something quite evident in our daily dose of Whatsapp messages.  As we get busy in tackling the obstacles of our daily lives we are often subjected to innumerable messages – advocating that a […]

If a bus is coming at you, you know exactly how to jump out of the way. Your nervous system helps you to do so without commanding it to start pumping the adrenaline. Similarly, if someone you’re attracted to leans in to kiss you, you know exactly how to reciprocate that advance. The presence of […]

Most of the times our intellect acts like a knife. Its primary function is to cut right through reality so that we are in a better position to differentiate one thing from another.  If a knife has to cut through anything effortlessly, it is important that the subject it encounters does not stick to it. […]

One thing that differentiates kids from adults is the absence of empathy in kids. Sometimes, this absence makes them behave like a sociopath. Don’t believe me — ask any parents and you will have your answers. If a kid wants something then there is no way to rationally argue with them. Right through the childhood, […]

For most of us, life, in general, has become much like a race. And being part of that race (willingly or unwillingly), we are left with no choice but to adopt a seemingly winning strategy — invariably borrowed from all sorts of socially accepted myths. However, in our enthusiasm to outrun everyone we often end up being […]

We act like mortals in all that we fear and act like immortals in all that we desire. Since life is lived one day at a time. You often forget that “Life is really short”. Considering a lifespan of 75 years, one has 657,000 hours in total. With 7 hours of sleep daily, the person […]

  “If you have money, then why shouldn’t you buy me everything that money could buy”? Spending our usual weekend family time at the favorite mall has become a common experience for everyone. You go there without any particular wish-list. Yet, you love spending both your time and money at the venue. It seems to fit […]

Just because a set of belief or idea is widely held doesn’t mean that it cannot be false. Normally they are so immutable that they remain unchallenged despite strings of contrary pieces of evidence. Since Myths serve to encourage and influence worldview, it becomes much more important to revisit them objectively. I have made an […]

There was this famous person who used to have a super busy life. Every day there was a beeline of people to meet him outside his home. Even his office and outdoor space were not spared. People kept coming to have just a glance. They came looking for engagement with him as long as he […]

The modern world offers people just about everything they can dream up. Every choice you make, whether it’s picking a career or deciding what you should read next, opens up a never-ending list of options. While this variety might seem appealing, it can actually be quite stifling. Real freedom is all about narrowing things down […]

Why does it feel so good conquering each level of any game? In fact, it feels so good, you just keep playing the game even after innumerable failures. Very few people finish Angry Birds or Candy Crush, but still, they all have a great time playing. Is it possible to replicate the addictive nature of […]

Fear of uncertainty! We are tormented either by present things not turning out as per our expectation or by things that are yet to take place or by both. As to things present, if it doesn’t result in any bodily harm, there is absolutely nothing to worry. As to what may happen in the future, […]