For others and for yourself — 1. What has made you cry in recent times? When somebody else cries When I talk about my past sufferings When I talk about my vulnerabilities 2. What was difficult in your childhood? Constantly finding ways to stand out in order to fit in Overshadowed by friends and my sister Dealing with a KIASU society (pressure to achieve) Getting…

Let’s be real, wouldn’t it be nice to say what we REALLY want to say? — For those that know me (or perhaps read my article), you probably know that I’ve done an insurmountable amount of interviews – being interviewed for volunteer work, paid work, job shadows, informational interviews, work-trades, club positions (relative to the number of years I’ve been in the workforce at least). You…

And HOW to cultivate it in our everyday life — ‘Santosha’- Contentment is:- Being GRATEFUL for what we have, and content with WHO we are and WHERE we are in life Gratefulness does for our heart-mind what food does for our bodies- it nourishes and creates a sense of fulfillment. Practicing gratitude protects us from our own pettiness and smallness and keeps us centered in the joy and abundance of our own lives.

And HOW to cultivate it in our everyday life — ‘Saucha’- Purity A clean-body and a clear heart-mind To purify ourselves from the heaviness and clutter of toxins, distractions, and scattered-ness, in order to gain clarity to meet each moment with clarity and integrity. Whatever form of purifying you choose to take, have the intention to “lighten the ‘load’ that weighs down…

And perhaps all the single ladies (or guys) could relate — I look at my friends around me who are single and I wonder: Why are they still single when they are attractive, successful, lovable and seemingly so capable of having any guy(or companionship) that she wants? Is it really true when we tell people that: “I just don’t have enough time for romance” “He’s not the right guy, it’s not the right moment”

And HOW to cultivate it in our everyday life — ‘Aparigraha’- Non-possessiveness Being able to let go. To let go and to pack lightly for our journey through life, all the while caring deeply and enjoying fully. Non-attachment: To risk experiencing the feeling of discomfort and vulnerability in moments of uncertainty. When we experience wonderful moments in life, we’ll do what it takes…