Delving into Want Delving into the want and becoming aware of how we are using this word in every aspect of our life allows us to question how we think about our desires and deficiencies. The word "want" as a verb implies a desire to possess or do something or a wish...
Is Perception Reality? While the perception is that the world is going nuts over Artificial Intelligence (AI), not everyone cares. And instead of talking about how we integrate technology we value into healthy lives, there is so much fear associated with it. But the...
The Lie Lab Researchers from the University of Amsterdam's Lie Lab, in collaboration with Maastricht University and Tilburg University, are introducing a new lie-detection method. Their findings challenge the belief that we lack the ability to detect deception....
There is a saying that goes like this, a small action creates a ripple, which becomes a wave of change. Never underestimate the power of a single ripple. You know what I've learned firsthand over the past few years? We just can't make sense of someone else's...
Emotional intelligence goes beyond being a mere book or formula; it is a genuine way of living. Discernment is not judgment as it helps us make healthy decisions. Judgement, on the other hand, most often, causes harm as it separates us and is rooted in limiting...
The Art of Silence Silence is more than an absence of sound. It conveys a multitude of emotions ranging from joy, confidence, grief, anger, embarrassment, frustration and withdrawal. When we are in fear, silence can feel oppressive and uncomfortable. It often...
Othering is A Thing During times of upheaval and change, we often see Othering occur—a response where we narrowly define who is valued in society. And as a result, othering creates harmful divisions, leading to prejudice, discrimination, and exclusion. Othering is not...
Conscious Collaboration Conscious collaboration involves a high level of awareness and intentionality in working together. There is mutual respect of the unique strengths, values, and perspectives of each person involved. It involves being present in the moment,...
Having Tough Conversations Having tough conversations opens up paths of understanding. But it's not an easy endeavor. When we’re in stressful relationships, we face tough disagreements, misunderstandings, or violated boundaries. Often, a choice is made to pretend that...
The Layoff Parade It’s easy to be frightened by headlines about a potential recession and a mass layoff of tens of thousands of people. And this fear is always alerting us to prepare for the next disaster in our external world. The fear is being projected across the...