The article questions whether humanity’s endless pursuit of power, wealth, ambition and recognition reflects wisdom or folly, arguing that history repeatedly shows greed, jealousy and conflict bringing destruction without lasting gain, despite
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Danilo Lapegna’s Ultrahappiness: A Complete Scientific Guide for Spiritual Survival in the Modern World is a fascinating synthesis of psychological insight, philosophical reflection, and practical methodology. The author crafts a roadmap to
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Tom Rosshirt’s Chasing Peace: A Story of Breakdowns, Breakthroughs, and the Spiritual Power of Neuroscience unfolds as an eloquent exploration of human vulnerability, resilience, and the profound interplay between self-perception and mental
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For many, the allure of working in fashion is irresistible: glamorous runway shows, luxurious couture, and the promise of a fast-paced, glamorous career. But for one writer, the reality of working in
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Editorial Note: This column is based on remarks made by the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka during the Chinese Food Carnival held on 4 December 2024 at the China Cultural Center in
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Life, in its enigmatic unpredictability, often charts a course replete with trials designed to test the mettle of the human spirit. It invites us to tread the narrow path of perseverance and
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Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan shared a candid and personal account of his journey through successes and setbacks during his appearance at the Global Freight Summit in Dubai on Tuesday. In an
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A new study published in The Lancet has revealed that nearly 75% of adults in the United States were classified as overweight or obese as of 2021, underscoring a worsening health crisis.
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Religious scriptures and deep thinkers have long emphasised the importance of practising silence, as it leads to an internal exercise that enhances the mindset and fosters the realisation of Truth (God consciousness).
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There is no joy to be had from retirement except by some kind of productive work. Otherwise, you degenerate into talking to everybody about your pains and pills and income tax. ~
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These excerpts are adapted from the author’s latest book, published by Shambhala Publications. It’s like an ox that enters through a latticed window. Its head, its horns, and its four legs, they
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In the scriptures of all religions, the need for a spiritual teacher or guide is emphasised as vital for achieving enlightenment and realising God. According to the Hindu scripture Vedanta, the ultimate
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Sometimes, I feel unhappy with my parents for giving birth to me and bringing me into this world, needlessly exposing me to its vagaries. The world would have lost nothing had I
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“Youth fades; love droops; the leaves of friendship fall; A mother’s secret hope outlives them all.” – Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes The 12th of May, or the second Sunday in May each year, is
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Managing our emotions is said to be one way of improving the quality of our life. How much we really know about ourselves, according to psychologists, is a measure of our personal
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