Instant gratification. Self-centred behaviour. Personal promotion. We are now inured to these expressions. Examples of these can be seen in social media every minute of each day. Circulation of “feel good” and “spiritually enlightening” messages that encourage recipients not to “break the chain” and reap tremendous benefits. Selfies broadcasting travel itineraries with pictures at the …
Practising yoga
Yoga originated in India some five centuries BC. I do not profess to know enough, but understand that “Yog” means union and yoga seeks to help its practitioners align their breath (“shvas/prana” or life-energy) with the mind through body discipline. Yoga “asanas” (postures) and gentle limb movements help to stretch and align the entire body …
Fleeting time
Another year draws to a close. At 23:59 HRS or 11:59 pm local time across different time zones on December 31, we will pause in an attempt to dam the flowing river of time to “bring in” the New Year. Just like going forward to receive a guest hesitating at the threshold, who must be …
Merry Christmas
My earliest memories of celebrating Christmas are from when I was 6 or 7 years old. We were in a small town called Naya Nangal in the Punjab, where my father worked for the (then) Fertilizer Corporation of India (which subsequently became National Fertilizer Ltd.) It was a mini-township with a population of perhaps over …
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