ancient wisdom
wake up and get to work
Each of us is pulled by our lower nature and wants to avoid suffering and struggle and instead feel pleasure and comfort whenever possible. This holds true especially in the early mornings when we find ourselves under the spell of sweet and deep slumber. Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius was not
how to lend money to others (part 2)
how to lend money to others (part 1)
reconciling the notions of destiny and duty (part 2)
One important lesson we can learn from Ram and even other characters in this
epic tale is that even though all of them refer to destiny at one point or
another in the narrative, none of them act as helpless puppets that could be
made to act this way or
reconciling the notions of destiny and duty (part 1)
If you’re into philosophy and spirituality, I’m sure you would have pondered
upon some critical questions with regard to human existence:
* Are certain events destined to happen in our lives?
* Should we surrender and go with the flow of life or take charge and make
things happen?
* Do
being good is your supreme duty
> “We must also make ourselves flexible, to avoid becoming too devoted to the
plans we have formed.” — Seneca
Following the rules and doing your job is extremely important. However, being
rigid all the time is not a sound strategy. You must be willing to adapt
yourself as per circumstances.
we are all trustees of the planet
> “The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that
dwell therein.” — Psalms
Today, April 22nd, marks Earth Day, our planet’s very own special day. It’s a
good time to reflect on our roles and responsibilities as citizens of the world
and
do your best, let go of the rest
> "For us, there is only the trying. The rest is not our business." — T.S. Eliot
It’s true that as human beings, we belong to a superior species on the planet,
and thanks to our gifted faculties, each one of us has an incredible amount of
40 best wealth-building quotes from the richest man in babylon
1. “A part of all you earn is yours to keep.”
2. “Advice is one thing that is freely given away, but watch that you only
take what is worth having.”
3. “Invest thy treasure with greatest caution that it not be lost. Usurious
rates of return are deceitful sirens