Friends, this article is a reflection of my personal journey through the ideas and innovations that I believe have shaped and are shaping the 21st Century. While my expertise in these fields is limited, I’ve endeavored to cover diverse areas such as technology, culture, and the essence of life itself. As you explore this list, I invite you to consider how these figures have influenced not only the global narrative but also your personal worldview. In selecting these individuals, I aimed to highlight those whose groundbreaking contributions and unique achievements have had a profound impac ..read more

First, a note from my heart Before I even start, I want to let my readers know the reason I am writing this article is because I care. I care for your mental health, your spiritual health, and your purpose.  Mindfulness apps have taken the digital world by storm. Depending on where in the world you are reading this, if you meditate, the first question asked of you will be, “What app do you use?” And if you do not know what these apps are, I’ll ask you to come out from under the rock and check them out. On second thought, actually, if you’re blissfully unaware, just stay put. I was ..read more

  My fellow men and my friends, pay attention. We need to confront the elephant in the room—our mental health. We’ve built fortresses around our emotions, impenetrable even to those who want to help us the most, each brick laid with cultural expectations and age-old myths about what a “real man” should be. It’s high time we had this conversation. The Emotional Straitjacket Men are often bound by what I call an “emotional straitjacket,” a restrictive social construct that silences emotional expression. Picture this—you’re at a pub, or at a golf course, surrounded by your friends, but ..read more

Mental health isn’t a buzzword; it’s a matter of survival in this fast-paced, expectation-laden world. So listen up, gents. You don’t need to do it alone, and today’s as good a day as any to make a change.  Start with Self-Awareness Let’s face it— we often overlook our mental state, caught up in the facade of toughness, or brush it under the beer cans. Being aware, and then acknowledging our mental landscape is the first real step we can take. This isn’t just feel-good jargon; this is about mastering yourself through mindfulness. I’ve walked this path, and trust me, this is your bedr ..read more

We live in an era where relentless ambition and perfection, physically or emotionally, are glorified. Mothers often find themselves grappling with the invisible weight of expectations. This internal struggle oscillates between battling self-doubt and questioning, “Am I doing enough?”. If you’re a mother feeling this tug, let nature’s spirituality of the lotus serve as your guiding light, reminding you of your immense strength, resilience, and unparalleled value. The Seed
 When a lotus seed first finds itself under layers of mud, it doesn’t resist; it trusts. Trusts the nature that has end ..read more

Growing up in a very spiritual family, I used to see everyone around me reading scriptures on a daily basis. I am a student of engineering; so once I have studied, let’s say III year subjects, studying them over and over again will be quite foolish now, isn’t it? But this foolishness happened all around, actually daily. This is where I think science and pure logic fail humanity. There is a secret here, a secret that is beyond science and intellect to grasp. The Secret of the unknown, the secret of infinity, the secret of there is something more.   Science will come to us and dissect t ..read more

What is the best online meditation service? There are approximately 2500 online meditation services available, each with its own unique features and benefits. At a high level, there are a number of ways one could categorize these services. Below is what makes sense to me to dissect this service industry: Western and Eastern services Religious inclined services Platform-based communities  Personality based services Research-based services The best online meditation service for you ultimately depends on your preferences, unique journey, and specific needs. Here are the categories ..read more

How to be more Productive? There is no better friend than an organized mind and no better enemy than… you know it! There is a lot of credible literature out there about productivity, and I will suggest you read as and when you require. In this article, my stance is more of a holistic approach and is to target MBA students and young professionals. As you mature in the industry, you grow higher up on the corporate ladder, start a company or sit on boards, etc., you will require different skills. I will touch upon those briefly but the major focus will be on how to be productive as a young prof ..read more

How to sleep better? You miss 100% of the naps you don’t take. Sleep, we do it every day, and still, there is so much mystery around it. In this article, we will discuss why sleep is important and how to improve the quality of your sleep. I will provide you with models and worksheets that will help you to follow along and measure your improvement. You can complement this with sleep music, etc. should you wish. Background Sleep is one element of human life that has to be looked at from a holistic lens. Let us start this with a personal example, when I was a young boy, I used to see my grea ..read more

Good nutrition is essential for optimal performance and productivity. When you’re working hard and pushing yourself to do your best, the last thing you want is for your body or mind to fail due to poor nutrition. Proper nutrition gives your body and minds the fuel they need to achieve their best. Here are some insights into how nutrition affects productivity and how to fuel your body and mind for the best performance.  How Does Nutrition Affect Productivity? Nutrition provides the energy and fuel our bodies need to carry out daily activities. The better the fuel, the better our bod ..read more