Decision making, Life
The Zen farmer
A story is told of a Zen farmer who had a horse that helped him plough the land. One day, the horse ventured off the…
Life
The Tormentor
It seems God created the mind as a cruel joke to human beings. On one hand, the mind comes up with joy, happiness and peace.…
- March 10, 2023
Decision making, Life
On following our dreams
We often ask whether we should follow our dreams or wait a little bit until the time is right. We are often torn between fulfilling…
- March 5, 2023
Decision making, Education, Life
What is school for?
The most important part of the schooling system is the examination.Students have figured this out, that’s why during the semester only a fraction of them…
- February 25, 2023
Decision making, Life
On Seriousness
In the dark and beautiful movie, The Banshees of Inisherin, Colm Doherty comes to the realization that he has wasted his whole life and is…
- February 19, 2023
Decision making, Life
Hope is NOT a strategy
Hope is one of the sacred cows in our society that is considered inherently a good thing. But since we are in the habit of…
- February 12, 2023
Decision making, Life
Two Monks
Two monks, older and younger, were crossing a river. At the river bank they saw a beautiful woman stranded. The woman could not cross the…
- February 5, 2023
Decision making, Life
On habits and morning routines
The internet and books are awash with recommendations of habits and routines that will make you successful at anything. From the 7 habits of highly…
- January 27, 2023
Decision making, Life
The Last Policeman
In Ben H. Winters’ novel, The Last Policeman. The world is ending. Astrophysicists, scientists and all the experts have predicted that in six months time,…
- January 22, 2023
Decision making, Life
Firefighting
The life of a human being is lived in a fire station. A significant proportion of his day is spent anticipating or putting out fires.…
- January 14, 2023