And so it rained in Dubai. Not just rained – this was a hailstorm. If you have lived in this part of the world, you would know that rain alone is a rarity (well, off late, not so much). And so temperatures dropped, the weather calmed down, all conducive for a good night’s sleep. Only …
It’s been a productive first day. While Saturday is usually a weekend here in the UAE, I do tend to work on strategic tasks, and set the tone for the upcoming week. Added to the mix today was the sense of purpose – to identify some long-standing habits, be aware of them, and attempt course …
Being at home for an extended period of time usually gets us into vacation mode. This time, it’s different. Circumstances are not pleasant, and the immediate future doesn’t look very bright. Being self-quarantined means less or no access to some of the basics that form our routine – the neighbourhood gym, your favourite coffee hangout, …
Pushing hard against a brick wall doesn’t help – walk around and you may just find that door. Re-evaluation does not stop just with work. Relook at all aspects of your life. Are you happy living the way you are? What would you change, if given the chance? Use these times to search for methods …
Kierkegaard called anxiety “the dizziness of freedom” and believed that it serves to power rather than hinder creativity. For Darwin, it was a paralyzing lifelong struggle — he accomplished his breakthroughs not because of anxiety but despite it. “Anxiety,” Anaïs Nin wrote in her diary, “makes others feel as you might when a drowning man holds on to you.” Read more on …
Ever since 21st June was declared as International Yoga Day, there has been an increased awareness about yoga. Many schools have cropped up in the past few years, offering everything from power yoga, to hot yoga, aerial yoga, quantum yoga and even…hold your breath (pun intended)…basketball yoga! There are also many terms floating around – …
When was the last time you felt this way? If you had the choice, wouldn’t you be this way every day of your life? Isn’t that what life is…a celebration? Then what stops us from being our natural self? Whatever be the circumstances… Think about it… and YOGA…
