Spreading Positivity

  The possibilities are endless... There is a saying that those who can see the invisible can do the impossible. It is also said that possibilities are endless, but it depends on how we act and react to them. Those who overcome difficulties and focus on possibilities are people with determined minds and strong willpower. They see endless opportunities in life. The best example for me is our hearing-impaired kids. Even though one of their senses does not function well, even though they sometimes feel isolated from mainstream society, even though they struggle to get education, employment, and social status, they still face everything with smiling faces and give their best. They are humble, grateful at heart, and happy with whatever God has given them. Technology has brought a revolution for them, and today, many hearing-impaired people with 80–90% hearing difficulty have achieved higher education, like PhDs in physics, careers as social entrepreneurs, interior designers, architects,...

  Find beauty in simple things…. Positivity is a simple word, but when you put it into action, it creates a greater impact. My writings on positivity were initially just an attempt to think differently, but now, when I reflect deeply, I realize that the word is simple yet powerful enough to change a person’s life. As you know, I have been writing for more than 5 years, and many people call me or meet me to discuss how to remain positive. I try my best to help them find the best solutions to their difficulties. When I published my book, one elderly gentleman came to me and said, “I am 82, retired, educated, but restless because I feel I have not done anything purposeful in my life. I enjoy writing and dream of publishing my own book, but I don’t know how to go about it.” I advised him to simply start writing whatever came to his mind, and once he had written at least 50 pages, he could review them and identify the core message he wanted to share with society. Age is just a number. O...

 Enjoy Life While It Is Yours... Enjoy life while it is yours… wow! What a positive way to remind ourselves that life, though it feels like a roller coaster, is meant to be enjoyed. Many times, you wake up in the morning with a plan, things to do at home and at the workplace, and suddenly, life surprises you. For instance, you may plan to go out, but instead get a surprise visit from a friend you haven’t met in a long time. You cancel your earlier plans and spend time enjoying the beautiful moments of reconnecting. Or, you set out for work and suddenly the train or bus is unavailable. You are compelled to reach the office, so you try different ways, an auto, then a taxi, and even walking. Somehow, you manage. And the satisfaction of finally reaching is beyond imagination. Recently, something similar happened. We were traveling for two days, and it was hectic. But in those two days, we completed our work and also visited temples. Though long queues of people stood waiting, we were p...

  Self-respect Starts with the Self ... There are a lot of books and literature written on self-respect and self-realization. I searched, and some say self-respect is everything. Some say self-respect is when you give and then you receive. Some say self-respect is a reflection of your own self-worth. Others say self-respect is when your thoughts, words, and actions are in harmony. Another theory says self-respect is the fruit of discipline, a sense of dignity that grows when you learn to say no to yourself. Many times, to go with the flow of peers, situations, and time, we take decisions that become difficult to deal with in the future. As individuals, we learn values from our parents, gain good education, and become professionally efficient, yet in the rat race, whether for marketing, selling, or earning quick money, we sometimes degrade ourselves. We do things that are unnecessary, beneath our dignity, and seek short-term benefits, repeating the same cycle again and again. Why? D...

  Don’t Ask Permission to Fly. .. “Don’t ask permission to fly, wings are yours and the sky belongs to no one.” When I came across this thought, it made me reflect deeply. Birds are blessed with the special power to fly, and they explore the vast, endless sky with unlimited directions before them. Yet, even with this limitless freedom, their focus remains clear, to fly for food, to migrate, to survive, and to explore the universe. We humans may not have wings, but our mind has the same capacity to make us fly. Our imagination is boundless, our thought process unlimited, and with focus we too can soar and explore like the birds. As I sat in a flight, watching the sky stretch endlessly around me, I realized that even though the sky is open in every direction, the aircraft follows its path with guidance and clarity, reaching its destination. Just like that, our own journey in life also needs focus, direction, and determination. I also visited a place where all the wonders of the world...

  I am my problem, I am my solution... Wow! what a beautiful and positive thought for life. I read this somewhere, and it made me realize how deeply meaningful this sentence is. If one tries to implement it in life, we can achieve so much more. Recently, I also came across another thought: when you boil water and put a potato in it, it becomes soft; but if you put an egg in the same boiling water, it becomes hard. Here, the water is the common element, but it doesn’t decide the outcome. The result depends on how each one responds to the challenge. The essence is, don’t let situations harden you, let them reveal your strength. Be natural, be who you are. The moment you start changing according to the situations around you, you unconsciously start adding layers of problems. Many times, you flow into this without even realizing it, and one day you end up asking yourself, “How did this happen?” We recently saw a patient who was a very good singer. She came to us with an issue in her vo...

  Your kindness is your biggest strength… As we are about to celebrate our 79th Independence Day, let’s decide to make a change. Let’s be a little kinder than we are today. It is said that kindness never goes to waste. I know it takes courage to be kind, but I also know that we, as Indian citizens, have that courage. We are a nation blessed endlessly by our gods and goddesses. We can bring change simply by adding a little more kindness to our daily lives. Recently, I heard an advertisement on the phone. It began by talking about disasters, sudden deaths, and the importance of securing our families through insurance, mutual funds, banking facilities, and more. While these are important, I wondered, why start on such a negative note? Why not begin with positivity? Whatever happens in life, we all wish to remain safe and secure. If we focus on how best we can make wise investments, we can live a better and more beautiful life. This, in turn, will create positive waves in the universe....