Month: December 2024

Taming Our Mental Storms by De-catastrophizing!

Do you ever find yourself constantly expecting the worst in every situation, no matter how unlikely it may be? Imagine your mind is like a ship navigating through the seas of life. Sometimes, dark clouds gather out of nowhere, and waves of worry, fear, and worst-case scenarios toss around your mind’s ship.

The Five Minds For a Better Future

What if the very future of our children rests precariously on the leadership choices we make today? As we contemplate the leaders our schools desperately need, an urgent and provocative question emerges. In his groundbreaking work “Five Minds for the Future,” celebrated educational psychologist Howard Gardner challenges us to reconsider what it

Who We Become Reflects Our Choices! 

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer number of choices presented daily? In a world overflowing with options—whether selecting cereal at the supermarket or determining the next step in your career—decision-making can often feel like standing at a crossroads with too many paths. Sheena Iyengar’s thought-provoking book, “The Art of Choosing”,

The Art of Conscious Living

In a world that spins faster than a carousel, where change is the only constant, understanding how to adapt and thrive has never been more crucial. It changes faster than a chameleon at a rainbow convention; adapting is not just a survival skill—it’s an art. Bob Rosen and Emma-Kate Swann’s “Conscious: The

The Power of Self-Determination in Education

Imagine a classroom as a bustling kitchen. The teacher is the head chef, and the students are budding apprentices. Every day, they’re handed recipes. Some are taught to follow these recipes step-by-step, aiming only for a “perfect” dish that pleases the critics—grades, tests, or future careers. Others are encouraged to taste, tweak,

Changing Your Inner Voice to Change Your Life: Half Full or Half Empty?

Ever wonder why some people bounce back from setbacks like they’re made of rubber while others crumble like a cookie in milk? Imagine facing life’s adversities like a sailor in a storm. Some sailors panic, convinced the storm will last forever, that it’s their fault, and that the ocean is out to

The High Price of Chasing Desires!

We live in a world where shopping carts brim with desires disguised as needs. It feels like we’re all running on a treadmill called “more”. The glitter of possessions often blinds us to deeper truths. But have you ever wondered, “Where is this treadmill taking us?” Psychologist Tim Kasser, in his provocative

What Changed Earth’s Past and Will Shape Its Future

What if the ingredients that sustain life on Earth are as fragile as the perfect recipe for a cake? Imagine your life depends on baking that flawless cake every day, where even the slightest misstep can lead to disaster. Much like that cake, our planet relies on a delicate balance of five

Possession to Presence: From To Have or To Be?

Are you happier because of what you own, or could your possessions weigh you down? Imagine life as a journey where you constantly drag a heavy backpack filled with everything you possess. In a society that often equates value with material wealth—such as houses, cars, and accolades—it might seem that the more

Living a Committed Life with Extraordinary Purpose! 

What if the key to a genuinely fulfilling life lies not in pursuing our desires but in dedicating ourselves to something greater than ourselves? Imagine your life as a blank canvas; every stroke and colour is your choice, but the masterpiece only comes alive when infused with purpose. Lynne Twist’s “Living a