Philosopher – … one sees the person who is irreplaceable and utterly unique in the world, just as he is…Not trying to change or manipulate the other person who is right in front of you. Accepting that person as he is without setting any conditions. There is no greater respect than this. Then, on being […]

Deep down, we all know about impermanence – we know that we cannot step into the same river twice as the river is in the constant process of transformation, and so are we. The Zen Master Thích Nhất Hạnh wrote in one of his books, “If things are not impermanent, growth would be impossible, and […]

Imagining a positive future can increase expectancies for a positive future – that’s what research from positive psychologists confirms. But often, what is limiting us are the narratives and the stories we tell ourselves. Stories – we tell to make sense of the world around us and our narratives – those we tell ourselves about […]

 “So – what’s your intent for today’s session?” – my mentor asked as we settled into our regular catch-up. And years after the session, that question has continued to guide all my interactions since – before every meeting or interaction, I often ask myself, “What is my intent?” It has acted as a compass when […]