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 At the beginning of the year, especially on January 9 , I felt something truly unforgettable. Everything felt lighter and filled with positive energy . There was a quiet motivation in the air and a strong sense that change was possible that beginnings were still pure. As the year came to an end, that same energy slowly faded and turned into procrastination . Goals were postponed, intentions felt heavier and time seemed to slip away faster than I expected. This contrast between the fresh start and the tired ending made me reflect deeply on my aim in life and my career. Lately, I have not been taking care of myself the way I should. I do not eat regularly, I do not get much work done, and most days I end up staying in bed feeling drained. There are moments when I feel overwhelmed and disappointed in myself, moments when I think about giving up or walking away from everything I once worked for, including my studies and other efforts. I wish that in the coming year, I may come across ...

Have faith in yourself; faith in the infinite. Faith is the external elixir which gives life, power, and action to the impulse of thought. Faith is the only known antidote for FAILURE.

“The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.” The last stanza of the poem Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost is truly impressive and will always be one of the finest stanzas till now (for me). When I was in Class XI , Sir Ajay , who was a very young and energetic English teacher, explained it in a very detailed manner during class when I was studying at Photon School , Kwakeithel. It fascinated me and made me think about how aesthetically beautiful this last stanza is. Every 21st December , I remember this stanza. Sir explained that in the last stanza the narrator describes the woods: lovely, dark and deep . This shows that he is appreciating the scene and wishes to stay there for a longer time. But he has other duties and commitments in life. He has to travel a long distance before he can rest. So he cannot enjoy the moment for long and has to move forward. The important point here...

Morita Therapy teaches us to accept our feelings as they are. If we have obsessive thoughts, we should not try to countrol or get rid of them. If we do, they become more intense. Regarding human emotions, the Zen(tradition and way of understanding) saying reminds us, “If we try to get rid of one wave with another, we end up with an infinite sea.” We don't create our feelings; they simply come to us, and we have to accept them. The trick is welcoming them. Human emotions are not something we consciously create. They arise naturally, without our permission. Therefore, instead of fighting them, we are encouraged to accept them and allow them to exist. The key is not resistance, but welcoming. Morita compared emotions to the weather. We cannot predict them, change them, or control them. We can only notice them as they come and go. In this spirit, he often referred to the words of the Vietnamese monk Thich Nhat Hanh, who gently said, “Hello, solitude. How are you today? Come, sit wit...

Accept the pain, feel it deeply, and welcome it as it comes. Yet never turn away from those who gave you joy or even pain when they need your help.

We grew up watching John Cena from childhood. He inspired both me and my brother, and we mostly watched WWE because of him. I admire many legends—The Phenom (Undertaker), Shawn Michaels, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Triple H, Rey Mysterio, Randy Orton, Batista, Edge, Brock Lesnar, and others but no one, to this day, has come close to John Cena. He is more than just a wrestler, and he truly loves children. John Cena is more than a wrestling icon, he is a symbol of hard work, discipline, and never giving up. From his unforgettable rise in WWE to becoming a global superstar, Cena has inspired millions with his powerful motto: “Never Give Up.” An even bigger surprise for me is that he follows me on X (formerly Twitter) from his official account, which makes my admiration for him even more special. Inside the ring, his strength, dedication, and respect for the sport made him one of the greatest champions of all time. Outside the ring, his humility, charity work, and record-breaking Make-A-Wish ...

“You shouldn’t repeat the same mistake twice; if you do, you are not learning.” Quoted these words when Sir X was teaching Banking Awareness in our coaching class.  Still, I wonder whether the quote is one hundred percent correct. I do not mean this in a negative way, but based on my life experience, it feels more like a motivational thought. It is inspiring, yet difficult to apply in real life. But is this always true? The answer depends on the person and their situation. Yet life is rarely that simple, and truth is often softer than such certainty. Sometimes we return to what harms us not because we are unaware, nor because we choose pain, but because something within us still aches and still searches. The heart pulls where the mind hesitates, and in that quiet conflict, right and wrong blur into feeling. This, too, is being human. We stumble not once, but many times. We circle the same roads, fall into familiar patterns, and rise again, each return carrying a deeper question, ea...

“It’s true that we often don’t realize the value of what we have until it’s gone, but it’s equally true that we don’t recognize what we’ve been missing until it finally comes into our lives.”

Today, I was unable to attend an important class for coaching that I had truly hoped to be part of. Due to my MamMa (maternal uncle’s) illness, I had to travel urgently to SHRI, Langol under unexpected circumstances. Not everyone may fully understand the strong bond I share with my MamMa. The care, guidance, and sacrifices he has made for our family mean more to me than words can express, and I remain deeply thankful to him. In 2013, my father passed away. Later, in 2018, our only aunt, who remained unmarried and chose to dedicate her life to caring for my brother and me. During the challenging times our family faced toward the end of 2018 and in 2019, my MamMa stood firmly by our side and supported us with strength and wisdom. His presence during those moments shaped who we are today. Ohhh ! wait... The story takes another turn here. What happened to our family in 2018 is something I will share someday, when the time feels right. For now, let me come back to the present ...to my MamMa...