This world is full of all kinds of people. Some of the worst kind anyone of us has to deal with are the snipers in the crowd – people who find a reason to shoot you down at every possible turn, especially when you are making strides in life. They go by many names – … Continued

Today, we live in a world that is increasingly relying on referrals in pretty much every decision we make. If it’s not asking for input or advice from friends on which car to buy, we are relying on the wisdom of crowds to choose the best getaways for our next holiday, down to which hotels … Continued

‘My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others.’ – Bob Hope Looking at the title of this post might have you wondering if I’m still suffering the holiday blues weeks or even months after the fork has been stuck in and the Christmas tree has long but withered. But I … Continued

Sample this: ‘The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential…these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.’ ~ Confucius Modern society places great emphasis on education. Formal education. But does it mean you are doomed in life if you didn’t set foot in college … Continued

Those in power can do much more. But in a world of misplaced priorities and special interests, we can only but dream on……….. Events of these last few months continue to be a persistent reflection of everything that is wrong with humanity today. North Korea seems to be on everyone’s lips these days, and every … Continued

‘Never be so busy as not to think of others.’ ~ Mother Teresa, The Joy in Loving: A Guide to Daily Living September 5, 2017 marks the 20th anniversary since the death of Mother Teresa, one of the most iconic figures of the 20th Century. It is hard to wrap the mind around the fact … Continued

Nothing can come in between a man with the right mental attitude and his goal, Thomas Jefferson once said, adding that nothing on this earth can help anyone with the wrong mental attitude. You have heard and read a lot about the power of positive thinking and the life doors it can help you unlock; … Continued

‘I was a beggar by the corner, whom no one gave a dime. But today, I read, and write, and speak, because someone took the time – UB40.’ This is one quote I love to use very much because it reminds me of the road I have travelled. A road that has seen me overcome … Continued

Looking at the current status of world affairs, it might feel like we are living in the worst period in human history. In a way, we do. And largely to thank is stress which has been dubbed the health epidemic of the 21st century. That aside though, this might just be the best time to … Continued

Life does throw us a difficult challenge every now and then that tests our emotional mettle. These challenges can come in the form of anything really. Lack of funds to finish college, unemployment or loss of a job, a breakup or divorce, death of someone close, injury, illness, failure of a business venture we were … Continued