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how to be free: practical insights by a former slave

how to be free: practical insights by a former slave

“If you feel that you are not free, look for the reason inside you.” — Leo Tolstoy What does being free mean to you? As per Stoic philosopher Epictetus, freedom is all about making peace with things that lie outside the realm of your power. To accept and understand your limits

always keep death in your perspective (part 2)

always keep death in your perspective (part 2)

A wise person once said, “Don’t ever put things off until tomorrow. How do you know you will be here tomorrow?” Seneca wrote something in the same vein, “Let us prepare our minds as if we’d come to the very end of life. Let us postpone nothing. Let

always keep death in your perspective (part 1)

always keep death in your perspective (part 1)

“I am time, the destroyer of all; I have come to consume the world. Even without your participation, all the warriors gathered here will die.” If these words sound familiar to you, then you’re not wrong. In fact, this quote has been circulated numerous times among people through different

reconciling the notions of destiny and duty (part 2)

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)

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

the best antidote to negativity

the best antidote to negativity

> “Dig deep within yourself, for there is a fountain of goodness ever ready to flow if you will keep digging. — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, 7.59 What is negativity at its core? The absence of goodness. Therefore, the best antidote to negative thoughts is to replace them with good thoughts.

one important contributor to long-term success

one important contributor to long-term success

A crucial component of perennial success is being able to adjust and adapt whenever the situation demands. If you want to achieve long-term success, you must be willing to make short-term sacrifices. Success is never a linear journey, and you must train yourself to become mentally and emotionally strong no

being good is your supreme duty

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.

work is key to living a happy and fulfilling life

work is key to living a happy and fulfilling life

> “When a person sets to work, even if it is the most unqualified, primitive, simple work, the human soul calms down. As soon as a person starts to work, all the demons leave him and cannot approach him. A man becomes a man.” — Thomas Carlyle Work provides essential nourishment

we are all trustees of the planet

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