Philanthropy a Step Towards Mankind
The theoretical definition of philanthropy argues that it is an act of giving that is always productive and satisfying. Philanthropy with its anthro root literally means ‘ love for mankind ‘ therefore philanthropy in the dictionary means donating money and goods for a purpose of benefiting people or causes who
Get Up, Stand Up for Yourself
Maya Angelou is not a stranger to most. A prolific poet and writer, Dr. Angelou is known for her life’s journey from a disturbed childhood to a dancer, civil rights activist, and the first African American woman to recite her poem “On the Pulse of Morning,” at Bill Clinton’s first
Parenting 101: Journey of a Mother
I am pregnant! After a year and a half into my marriage, I got a positive pregnancy test. “Argh,” was my first response, as I recently joined a new company. I was so sure of not having any maternal feelings. And I was also certain not to develop one any
Handling Insults
Learning to be calm when you are disrespected is a superpower! The above quote making rounds lately on the internet struck me close. Like most of us, I too have had insults and demoralizing attitudes thrown my way. Looking back, I recognize how at times, I reacted to insults with
Food and Mood
Disclaimer – Even though Dr. Supriti Mishra, who has a Ph.D. in Food and Nutrition, has thoroughly researched the topic, this article is not medical advice in any regard. Please follow your primary care physician’s advice before making any drastic changes to your diet. The title begs the question- “What
Struggle: A True Teacher
Not all struggles are bad, most of them unveil the true you! Isn’t that the truth of life! Not in an obscure sort of way, but in very tangible ways do struggles help us find ourselves. Until thrown into an adverse situation, we might not know our strength, integrity, resilience,
Stop Reacting, Start Responding
I visit a café nearly every day to have coffee after my workout. After a few visits, the girl on the counter started recognizing me as a regular customer. Every time I am at the café, she smiles and places my order without even asking me, as she knows my
Boundaries
I realized a bit late in life the value of boundaries in both personal and professional spaces. Boundaries are there to not only create a space specifically for yourself, but also help you focus on self-care, self-respect, self-control, assertiveness, responsibilities, and empowerment. I have recognized that personal boundaries are rules
Harnessing the Power of Anger
Anger is often perceived as a negative emotion, and in that it becomes the most misunderstood one, as we tend to look at anger as awful, aggressive, and explosive. We often associate it with being out of control and seething with violence. It is such an uncomfortable sentiment and highly
The Joy of Having a Pet
I have two cats- Tira and Kaju, both named after my daughter’s favorite desserts, Tiramisu and Kaju Katli. I adore them and my kids are crazy about them. The father of the kids – a reluctant spectator at first, eventually has taken fancy towards them. The home seems complete with