A man once approached an old Buddhist monk with a question that many of us quietly carry within ourselves. How can I allow myself to feel peace or happiness when the world is filled with suffering, injustice, pain, and chaos? The monk listened quietly. He didn’t dismiss the man’s concern or offer an easy answer. … Continue reading The World Needs Your Light
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What’s Compassion? Is It Good for You?
We live in a world missing in compassion. The sad reality of humanity is that the huge majority of people ignore the suffering of others. Perhaps many turn a blind eye for their survival. Witnessing the suffering of another person can induce the raw emotion of fear or sadness or repulsion. Too often, people are … Continue reading What’s Compassion? Is It Good for You?
Compassion Gives You Money and Time
Compassion is a word we often hear talked about when it comes to religion, but it isn't a word used often enough when it comes to discussing what makes a business successful. Compassion isn't a religious business, it’s a human business. HH Dalai Lama Certainly, compassion helps leaders be effective, fruitful, and successful, it helps employees … Continue reading Compassion Gives You Money and Time
दया की शक्ति
दया की परिभाषा क्या है ? अधिकतर लोग ये कहते है दयालु होना यानि दूसरों के लिए कुछ अच्छा करना | कुछ ये भी कहते है के दयालु होना यानी खुद पर दया करना होता है | क्या दयालु होना मुश्किल है ? जी नहीं | आसान है | दया क्या है ? मैत्री, सज्जनता, … Continue reading दया की शक्ति
Little Arjun Hit Me Straight in the Heart
Last night, I was chatting on WhatsApp with my school friend Vinay Jain. Suddenly, his son sent some recorded messages. First, I thought it was my friend with a distorted voice but later he told me that it’s his son Arjun. The little one’s voice was so divine that it took me 30-35 years back when I started speaking … Continue reading Little Arjun Hit Me Straight in the Heart
Self-Compassion In Children
Over the years, there has been a tremendous emphasis in our society on building children’s self-esteem. I think it’s high time, we should be teaching children how to develop self-compassion instead. The problem is that self-confidence is often developed by social comparison, meaning it needs a person to feel special and superior to others on … Continue reading Self-Compassion In Children