Why Tea cup in Zen Stories?

 As I was about to sip my tea, a thought arose.

Why is the tea cup so often found in Zen stories?

Because it TEACHes Stillness.
It doesn’t shout wisdom.
It just sits - simple, silent, full of presence.

Thoughts
Emotions
Actions
→ Consequences
→ Happen

Every sip.
Every pause.
Even every spill becomes a lesson in awareness.

When we observe our thoughts,
honor our emotions,
act mindfully,
the consequences shift.

The tea cup doesn’t preach.
It simply holds space  - inviting us to do the same.

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In our world of constant noise and endless notifications,
we have forgotten the power of stillness.

We chase complex solutions
when the simplest objects around us
carry the deepest teachings.

The tea cup sits quietly on your desk right now.
Not demanding attention.
Not promising transformation.
Just present.

What if leadership looked like this?
What if presence was our greatest skill?
What if we learned to hold space instead of filling it?

Sometimes, the most profound teachings
don’t come from books or seminars.
They come from paying attention
to what’s already here.

The cup is ready.
Are you?

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Don't Worry, Be Happy

Be happy, don't worry.

We have been told to "choose happiness" so often that we have turned it into another item on our to-do list. But here's the thing: the constant pressure to be happy might actually be what's making us anxious.

Think about it. How many times have you caught yourself worrying about whether you are happy enough? Or feeling guilty for having a bad day because you "should" be grateful?

What if we flipped the script entirely?

Instead of chasing happiness like it's a permanent destination, what if we simply let each moment decide how we feel?

Be happy, be sad
Be it good or bad
Let that moment decide!

This isn't about giving up or being passive. It's about releasing the exhausting mental gymnastics of trying to control our emotional state 24/7. When we stop forcing happiness, we create space for authentic experiences – including the uncomfortable ones that often teach us the most.

Here's how this mindset becomes a compass for navigating the umpteen choices we're faced with, consequences we need to deal with, and experiences we are bound to follow through with. Instead of adding the burden of "will this make me happy?" to every decision, we can simply show up fully to whatever unfolds.

The pressure to maintain a perpetual smile while juggling life's complexity? That's where stress lives.

But when we give ourselves permission to feel whatever arises – without judgment, without the story that we "should" feel differently – we find something more valuable than forced happiness: we find peace with what is.

Maybe presence is more powerful than perfection.

What’s your take – Is the pressure to always be positive undermining real well-being in the workplace?

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Stillness amid chaos - Pic 14

Clicked this on a casual stroll in Mumbai, just outside my guest house.

In the heart of city chaos, this statue seemed to speak - not with sound,
but with silence.

A reminder:
You don’t have to escape the noise.
You just have to find the stillness within.

#RanDhoomPics – A simple click in the present.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐤𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐯𝐚𝐬. - Pic 13

The sky canvas.
No brush. No frame.
Just nature’s quiet hand,
blending light into stillness.

I stood still.
And my mind stopped painting stories.

 

#RanDhoomPics – A simple click in the present.

What is Suswasa Space?

What is Suswasa Space?

𝟏. 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲:

Being in the moment is transformative – it requires no special tools and is accessible to everyone.

Presence is an act of self-kindness, making mindfulness practical and effortless.

𝟐. 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬:

SuswasaSpace provides micro-practices designed for busy professionals (ages 30-50) to quickly achieve calmness and peace.

The sessions help individuals integrate mindfulness into daily life without disrupting their routines.

𝟑. 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:

This approach challenges common myths about mindfulness, meditation, and self-awareness.

Emphasizes real-life application over theoretical learning.

𝟒. 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬:

·       De-stress and rejuvenate on the go.

·       Dissolve your anxiety, panic attacks, tension headaches and irritating thoughts.

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𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝟒 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡. 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞.

 

 

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Looking for the right job?

Looking for the right job? Here’s another perspective.

You don’t need more options.

You need more presence.

When we are caught up in the noise, in what others are doing, and in what success should look like, we lose touch with what we truly need.

At SuswasaSpace, we invite you to take a pause.

Not to give up the search… but to tune in.

What energizes you?

What drains you?

What kind of work feels meaningful, not just impressive?

These answers don’t come from scrolling job portals endlessly.

They arise in stillness, in self-awareness, in those quiet spaces we rarely visit.

Finding the right job isn’t just about fit. It’s about feeling aligned.

And that clarity comes when you are truly present.

No tools. No techniques. Just you, breathing, sensing, and being here—fully.

Give yourself the gift of presence. The next step becomes clear.

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PS -This thought emerged after a conversation during 1 to 1 micro-practices guiding, during which the person was undergoing a similar dilemma but resolved it.

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Only 4 slots are available each month. Two slots are available in June.

 

 

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Presence dissolves everything - Pic 12

All miseries vanished.

The aching body, no more.
Deadlines faded,
pending payments dissolved,
future plans paused.

In that still moment,
only this lotus remained
basking, blooming, being.

No past, no future.
Just presence.
Just peace.

#RanDhoomPics – A simple click in the present.

Getting to Stillness, Presence is effortless!