Friday, April 4, 2025

Now, it is my turn!

 On 31st March, I rushed into the railway station, just 10 minutes before my train’s arrival. The heat of the summer afternoon, the rush of the crowd, and the blaring announcements drowned out every other sound, including an important phone call I had to cut short.

Frustrated, I boarded my coach, only to struggle with placing my luggage on the overhead rack. And then, just like that, someone sitting opposite me offered to help. A simple act, yet it shifted everything.

We struck up a conversation, and in those few moments, the chaos of the station, the heat, the noise, all faded away.

Sometimes, the smallest gestures have the biggest impact. A helping hand. A kind word. A shared moment of ease.

Now, it is my turn!

If your day is filled with stress from commuting, working on deadlines, or managing family responsibilities, I’m offering a free 15-minute session from April 7th to 11th (Monday–Friday). No sales talk, just a space to unwind, let go of stress, and prepare for a restful sleep.

Drop a comment or DM me to book your spot. Let’s create a little space for peace amid all the chaos.

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Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Why is April 1st truly Fools’ Day?

Why is April 1st truly Fools’ Day?

Yesterday, I was traveling on the Jan Shatabdi train from Coimbatore to Bangalore. As the train started moving, I took out my phone and sent a few messages to inform others that I had boarded. I also spoke to my wife, who was unwell. Then I noticed that my phone battery was at 30%. I looked for charging points, but there were none!

To ensure my phone lasted until I reached Bangalore, I decided to use it as little as possible.

However, I was pleasantly surprised to see that many passengers had freed themselves from the clutches of their mobile phones. They were engaged in all kinds of conversations, discussing various topics with their family, friends, and co-passengers.

A few people were walking up and down the coach, seeking relief from the scorching heat and the uncomfortable seating - shoulder to shoulder with passengers beside them and knee to knee with those sitting opposite!

Yet, there were also a few who were completely absorbed in their mobile screens, oblivious to their surroundings.

Finally, I reached home with just 5% battery left.

This morning, as I changed the calendar, a thought struck me:

April 1st is called Fools' Day because we often get stuck in April and refuse to move to the next month - even after 30 days, or maybe even 365!

Confused?

Look at it this way—we are always on an "App Reel"!

We willingly imprison ourselves in apps and reels.

"MAY" this awareness help me take a break from apps and reels, at least for some time each day!

*****

Step out of the screen to step into Present


Tuesday, March 25, 2025

IPL boon or bane?

 𝐈𝐏𝐋 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐞?


With IPL in full swing, distractions are at an all-time high. One match turns into hours of scrolling, leaving you drained instead of refreshed.


Meanwhile, your mind races with endless to-do lists, high-pressure decisions, and the stress of keeping up.


𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐏𝐋 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬- 𝐈ntense 𝐏resence 𝐋iving!


It’s not about giving up what you enjoy, it’s about accessing a state where:

  ➡  Anxiety and nagging thoughts lose their grip

 ➡ Guilt and resentment dissolve, clearing mental blocks

 ➡ Cravings and distractions (yes, even IPL binge-watching!) no longer control you

 ➡ Creativity flows effortlessly

 ➡ Stress melts away, leaving you refreshed and focused


The video features professionals who have experienced the space of stillness through micro-practices and shared their appreciation in the recommendations section on LinkedIn.


𝐍𝐨𝐰, 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧.


Discover how easy it is to access stillness and bring your best self to work and life, without missing out on what you love.

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Monday, March 24, 2025

JOMO syndrome is spreading fast!

 𝐉𝐎𝐌𝐎 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐭! 

How do you know if someone is afflicted with 𝐉ust 𝐎ne 𝐌ore 𝐎ver Syndrome?


Simple:


➡Says they’ll sleep at 10:30 PM… but somehow it’s 1 AM

➡Wakes up groggy but checks match highlights first

➡Starts meetings with “Did you watch last night’s game?” instead of “Good morning.”

➡Promises to watch only the first innings… but stays till the post-match analysis

➡Dinner plans? Family time? Gym? All rescheduled for IPL hours


But don’t panic! The cure is here. And ironically, it’s IPL itself!


Turn IPL from a sleep thief into a life booster!


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Wednesday, March 19, 2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫

 Asking for a lift from a two-wheeler rider has never come naturally to me. Even when my grocery bag felt like a sack of bricks or the blazing sun turned the road into a furnace, I hesitated. Too many thoughts swirled in my head. For example, will anyone stop? How long will I wait?

But honestly, I think it’s less about the wait and more about dodging all those rejections before someone finally says yes.

Yesterday, something interesting happened.

I was riding my scooter when a boy confidently signalled for a lift with the classic outstretched thumb. No hesitation, no second-guessing, just sheer confidence. And without thinking, as if under a spell, I stopped.

He mumbled something, and the only word I caught was ellneeru (tender coconut). He hopped onto the back, gave a quick "Hun" to signal me to move, and at a tender coconut selling point, asked me to stop. In a flash, he jumped off, said, "Thank you, uncle," and disappeared.

No deep life lessons here.

Just an observation: The way we act is often shaped by our thoughts and the situations we are in.

But if there’s one thing to take away - maybe, just maybe, life flows better when we stop overthinking and just act.

Have you ever been on either side of this experience?

 

#suswasaSpace – An antidote to overthinking!



Monday, March 17, 2025

GDP means Gross Destruction Proposition

Do you want India to become a 5 Trillion Dollar economy soon?

I don’t!

Here's why?

GDP now means Gross Destruction Proposition.

Economy is not just about fuelling consumption anymore.

It is how to sustain consumption in harmony with nature!

 

Please watch the Tedtalk by Dilip Kulkarni on Holistic Development. 

Thank you, Anad G Patil, for sharing this link.

 



Thursday, March 13, 2025

The Hidden Cost of Scale - Profits vs. Ecology

The Hidden Cost of Scale - Profits vs. Ecology

THE KARMA OF PROFIT – That’s how the ET newspaper captioned.

Reading the article in the Economic Times triggered many thoughts and also a sketch that graphically shows how profits, ecology, and economies are interrelated.

In pursuit of economic growth, businesses often scale up operations, aiming for higher profits through efficiency and mass production. At first glance, this seems like a win—lower costs, higher revenues, and increased market dominance. But there's an underlying consequence that’s often overlooked: the degradation of our ecology.

The graph in the image illustrates this trade-off. As the scale of economy expands, profits increase. However, the cost of this expansion manifests in ecological damage - deforestation, pollution, resource depletion, and biodiversity loss.

The larger the scale, the greater the negative impact.

This isn’t an argument against growth, but rather a call for conscious scaling- one that integrates sustainability into business models. What if companies factored in regenerative practices, circular economies, and eco-friendly innovations? Instead of choosing profits over ecology, the future demands a balance - profitable sustainability that benefits both businesses and the planet.

How can businesses rethink their growth strategies to protect the environment?

 



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