Category: General
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Equity and Equality
Last week, I was doing a workshop for the manufacturing division of a large conglomerate. The topic was Diversity, Inclusion and Equity. During the afternoon session, we were discussing equality and equity. Two similar sounding terms. Yet, so different in what they mean and the impact they can create. Difference…
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Living in the moment
Life is a series of moments. When we try to make sense of it, we make an image from specific points of time from the past. And make our own meaning. Like the illusory image created when a sparkler is whirled around swiftly. Enjoy the moment! Like Rumi says: “Every…
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The paper and the letters
Weekend is here! Time for reflection. Time to shift your attention from so many things that drive you through the week to who you are. And what you want to do. “It is like the letters and the paper on which they are printed.You are so engrossed in the letters…
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Love and Devotion
“I am devoted to my family and my work. But what I get in return often in both places is sadness”, said a coachee recently. The usage of the word devotion this way immediately reminded me of J. Krishnamurti’s words: “Love is different from devotion. When you are devoted to…
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Feeling lost?
Do you feel lost in this journey of life? Are you looking for a navigation system to help you? Look no far. Your emotions/feelings are trying to help you. Do not resist them. Listen to them. Understand the message they convey. The Guest House This being human is a guest…
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Standing out
Are you eager to stand out? How are you going about it? Are you trying to differentiate based on something you own or have built over the years? Or are you trying to embellish accomplishments? Representing something as bigger than what it is. A “small” enhancement to start with that…
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I statements
Do you want to have fewer fights at home or at work? Notice what you start your statements with. Do you start with “You”? “You” statements are like pointing a finger at the other person. And they feel like accusations or blame. No wonder they often get a reaction from…
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Blocking time
Here is something that has helped my coachees achieve better work-life balance. Many of us use an online calendar to block our time. Time for professional activities like calls and meetings. But not for personal stuff. Start putting important personal stuff on your calendar. Get a better view of your…
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The judge within
Each one of us seems to have a judge within. Judging ourselves as good or bad. As this or that. Judging everything and everyone around as well. Give this judge some rest and see how life changes. Photo by Tingey Injury Law Firm on Unsplash
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The pendulum of life
We swing like a pendulum. Between emotions. Between polarities. Right – wrong. Good – bad. Happiness – sadness. The external swings us. Relax. Center your pendulum. Make friends with reality. Find its gift. Photo by fotografierende from Pexels
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