Telling a story

Storytelling: history and impact The art of storytelling is the ability to show a narrative that captivates and engages the audience . It is an ancient tradition that dates back to the beginning of human history when early civilization passed on  myths , legends and...

Altruism and its hues

Altruism: history and identity The word “Altruism” was first mentioned in the early 1850s by Auguste Comte, a French Sociologist, as the central idea in ​​his atheistic treatise ‘Religion of Humanity’. Altruism is caused when a person feels empathy for his...

The altruist mindset

Altruism: its layers and nuances Martin Luther King Jr. had once said, “Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness.” Altruism is a selfless concern for the well-being of others. It is...

Solving a problem

Problem and our general reaction A problem is a fear of the unknown, that arouses stress, doubt and negative emotions. One tends to give up easily, mostly due to lack of patience. Besides, we being quite used to having everything handed to us, we are conditioned to be...

Exploring interdependence

Dr Edgar Mitchell, the 6th person to walk on moon, had remarked on his journey towards the earth that the Newtonian idea of a discreet universe was not a fully accurate one. One needs to explore the real story to know what one is capable of becoming. The journey...

Mindfulness and Interdependence

What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is a moment-to-moment awareness of one’s experience without judgement. It induces self-control, improves tolerance, enhances flexibility, improves concentration and mental clarity, emotional intelligence, and the ability to relate to...