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!

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Step out of the screen to step into Present

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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I have guided over 100 professionals on how to destress and rejuvenate on the go.

 

#FocusAmidDistractions #MindfulBreaks #IPL #DeStressAnywhere #SuswasaSpace

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!

Visit this post- https://lnkd.in/gsrQNfqj

Are you a proud JOMO patient?

#IPL2025 #OneMoreOver #JOMOSyndrome #SleepCanWait #MicroPractices #SuswasaSpace

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!

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.

 

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?

 

#suswasaSpace #seriousMatter #Ecology #IndusrtyCaptains #PoliticalLeaders

#ETAwards #KarmaOfProfit

Suswasa and GSP (Growth Seeking Professional)

Suswasa and GSP (Growth Seeking Professional)

GSP: “I need to step up my game. I am ready to put in the required hours to see some real growth!”

Suswasa: “60 hours sounds perfect.”

GSP: “Wait… are you saying I should work 60 hours a week?”

Suswasa: “Who said anything about work? I am talking about sleep.”

GSP: “Oh. I thought you were about to drag me into some hustle culture nightmare.”

Suswasa: “Nope. Hustle culture can wait. Your brain, body, and sanity need 50 to 60 hours of sleep per week. That is your real growth strategy.”

GSP: “But I have so much to do! Who has time to sleep that much?”

Suswasa: “Oh, no problem. Just trade sleep for daily brain fog, forgetting why you walked into a room, and putting your car keys in the microwave oven.”

GSP: “…Fine. I’ll try it for a week.”

A week later…

GSP: “Okay, I hate to admit this, but you were right. I am focused, I am calm, and I haven’t left my keys in the microwave once this week.”

Suswasa: “Told you. Sleep isn’t wasted time, it’s your power source. Now go take a nap; your future self will thank you.”

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 Are you getting your 50+ hours, or are you running on the fumes of bad decisions?

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#micro-practices help better sleep! Seek guidance!

 

#SleepIsSuccess #MindfulLiving #SuswasaSpace