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This is an open letter to whoever needs to hear this, because not everything that matters fits into a soundbite, and someone, somewhere, needs this in full sentences. Hello, My Dear, I am writing to you from a quiet place, not because the world has calmed down - it hasn't, but because this felt like
Read moreYour Quest, my Dear, is not to find yourself but to create yourself! Make your life a work of art. Because this is the only place where you are truly free to be you 🎨✨. If you feel you have nothing to create, then perhaps ... you create yourself. To give style to one's character is a great and rare
Read moreToday, I am thrilled to introduce a truly inspiring guest, from Johannesburg, South Africa— Marcus Malesela ! Marcus embodies a philosophy that resonates with timeless wisdom, echoing the words of the great Marcus Aurelius: “ Humility is the foundation of all virtues, for it allows us to approach ev
Read moreHappy Thanksgiving to my American friends, colleagues and followers! If turkeys thought, they'd run away a week before Thanksgiving Day. But turkeys can't anticipate, and so there's turkey on my plate! Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends, colleagues, and followers! This cherished tradition
Read moreWe’ve explored the power of asking, “What if I’m wrong?” in part 1. It’s a question that encourages growth, builds resilience, and drives innovation. But here’s the hard truth—being wrong doesn’t always lead to a silver lining. Sometimes, the consequences of a wrong decision can feel overwhelming, e
Read moreKnowledge Without Action is Wastefulness and Action Without Knowledge is Foolishness In the grand theater of life, the stage is set for a comic play between wisdom and folly. Knowledge without action is wastefulness and action without knowledge is foolishness. As the lights come up, we see two chara
Read moreIn the eternal Quest for human happiness and contentment, one fundamental principle emerges, the necessity of thinking better to feel better. In a world filled with stress, anxiety, and existential dread, mastering the art of thinking better can be a game changer. So, buckle up and get ready to emba
Read moreLove Explained Through Citations – Part 1 All you need is love. Love is all you need. Is this true? Maybe not... Valentine’s Day is not far away and soon anything to do with love will take center stage giving people the perfect day to express their enduring love for one another; for me it is a good
Read moreLet's talk about love. How to love and be loved. It has been said that the greatest pursuit of human life is to love and be loved. We believe in love. It is in our nature to be drawn to love stories, to long for one of our own, and to hope that true love is possible. Falling in or out of love is one
Read moreDear Readers and Followers, I was on radio silence for a little while, but I am back! I am coming out of my chrysalis. I was busy working on different things, different projects. I was busy contemplating and observing the world and human nature. I spent time surrounded by friends and family on my be
Read moreHats aren’t just for bad hair days — they’re instant attitude, confidence in fabric form. Whether you’re feeling bold, mysterious, playful, or simply want to hide from the world, the right hat does more than accessorize — it transforms. This article tips its brim to the power of headwear, from iconic looks and fashion psychology to idioms, multitasking mums, and why sometimes the best thing you can do is simply .. leave your hat on.
Read moreFor some people finding their passion is easy, they were born knowing what it was. For others, finding their passion is not so obvious. The problem is that a lot of people believe that their passion is hiding somewhere, maybe behind a tree or underneath a rock. The truth is that our passion comes fi
Read moreThis is the first of a series of blog articles where I will take a "fresh" look at "old" pieces that I published in the past, keeping it short and sweet. The main idea is to highlight the key concept or lesson that I shared, getting straight to the point and giving you food for thought. Long story s
Read moreWe are living in a weird kind of world. Our physical needs are well catered for in a modern and comfortable environment, but our mental state is in turmoil, we often feel disenchanted and disempowered. The world does not make sense anymore and everything seems to be upside down. Go Figure! This arti
Read moreToday, we celebrate women. Happy International Women’s Day to all the women out there! Remember to be your own fabulous self today and every day! Dream what you want to dream. Go where you want to go. Be what you want to be. Ride your own wave. March to your own beat, sing your own songs, write your
Read moreHappy New Lunar Year to all my family, friends, followers, and readers! The Lunar Year is linked to one of 12 zodiac animals each possessing its own character traits. The animals consist of Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. The Chinese zodiac finds it
Read moreFrom the time we get up till the time we go to bed, we communicate our wants, desires, fear, worry, anxiety to all the people around us. We should learn how to get our message across, because words matter. Words provide the basis for human connection, they matter a great deal. Although we have alway
Read moreHappy New Year to all my readers and followers! The only new year resolution I made this year is to avoid stress and anxiety. But how? I found the answer to this question in a beautiful quote from a good friend, Seung-Ah Kim who is a stroryteller from South Korea. Looking forward makes me hopeful. L
Read moreWishing you health, wealth, love, and happiness. We are coming to this time of the year when we wish our friends, family, colleagues, and everybody we meet the best of everything; wishing for health, wealth, Love and happiness encompasses pretty much everything that we all wish for. I wrote a whole
Read moreIt is customary during this time of the year to reflect on our achievements and take stock of what we learned. In this article, I would like to share with you the seven most important lessons I learned this year. 2021 is getting to a close. Thank goodness for that. We survived another year living in
Read more“If Turkey thought, they’d run away a week before Thanksgiving Day. But Turkeys can’t anticipate, and so there’s turkey on my plate.” Jack Prelutsky Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends and followers! Wishing you a happy and joyous Thanksgiving sourrounded by your loved ones around a lovely
Read moreThe best way I know to get away from the hustle and bustle of day-to-day living is to take a walk and immerse yourself in nature. Nature speaks and it has a lot of wisdom to share; but you need to pay attention. I just came back from a three-day trek in the mountain; it was one of the most difficult
Read moreWherever we are in the world, we all want the same thing. We all want to survive and thrive. We want to be happy, healthy, and wealthy. Surely, there must be a secret to get to this Eldorado. I’ve got news for you: the secret to survive and thrive in this crazy world is that, there is no secret. We
Read moreHow do you handle Adversity? Are you a carrot, an egg, or a coffee bean? The story of the carrot, egg, and coffee bean is well-known; for those who have already heard about it, read it again, it is worth it and for those who are hearing it for the first time, you will enjoy it. It is a story about p
Read moreToday (18th October), I wake-up, dress, and show up to celebrate my birthday. Happy birthday also to Russell, my dear husband we are sharing the same birthday. I have been on this earth for a few decades, and I am grateful for every single morning when I got to wake up and do my thing. My loyal read
Read moreWords can heal. Words can destroy. They have tremendous power and energy. Choose yours carefully. Well-chosen words can breathe hope into you when your spirit is broken and can make you stronger than you know. Mean-spirited words can deflate you, destroy your spirit, make you feel hopeless, and forc
Read moreNo one wants to hear this, but we are all being mind-controlled, and the truth is not true anymore. You may think that this is a harsh statement, maybe it is, maybe it is not. It depends where you are standing. The problem these days is how do you know what’s true and what is not true? The truth of
Read moreDon’t Put a Label on Me. Don’t put me into a box and stick a label on it before you even get the chance to know me. I am not the same person I was when I was 20, 30, 40 years old. I am the sum total of my genetics, my upbringing, but also the books I read, the countries I traveled to, the ups and do
Read moreIf you could describe in one word the world we are living in right now, what would it be? Tricky question, right? True, but it is a useful and fun game because it forces you to gather your thoughts in a precise and concise manner and pack everything of importance into one little word! Coming back to
Read moreGiven the choice would you rather be a good person or a dangerous person? What an odd question to ask, you may say, of course, I’d rather be a good person! For those of you who know me and have read my work before, you would know that one of my favorite things is to tackle difficult subjects, look u
Read moreAs a mother of two daughters, I was thinking recently about the most precious gifts I could give to them. Something useful and timeless, that they would cherish each and every day. After pondering on the subject for a little bit I came up with 3 gifts ideas in the form of a mother’s wish for her dau
Read moreWhether we think about it or not, Hope is part of everyone’s life. How can we find Hope ? Everyone hopes for something. We are living in an age of despair and fractured communities where we are being forced to alienate ourselves from our family, friends, colleagues, and clients. The world currently
Read moreMetamorphosis. How does one become a butterfly? The butterfly has one of the most fascinating life cycles of all creatures. It starts its life as an egg perched on a leaf. When the egg finally hatches, a caterpillar emerges from the egg. The whole raison d’être of the caterpillar is to eat as much a
Read moreDeath is a difficult topic of conversation. People would rather not think about or talk about death. While we all know that we will die, this is a fact upon which few wish to dwell. Even though, each day countless individuals reach an untimely demise in the prime of their life, rarely do we contempl
Read more“ Horror Vacui ” — Nature abhors a vacuum . Aristotle coined the phrase that expresses the idea that unfilled spaces go against the laws of nature and physics and that every space needs to be filled with something. But, is this right? I am thinking that applying this concept of horror vacui to our l
Read moreI have always had great difficulties answering the question “Where are you from?” This seemingly innocuous question always throws me back a little because I don’t have a simple answer to give to that question without having to explain my whole life story including giving an impromptu geography lesso
Read moreWork is part of our lives, and it starts from the day we are born. As brand-new infants, we have to figure out a way to drink that milk that will keep us alive whether it comes directly from our mother or from a bottle, and for a little person, it requires effort and hard work getting through that b
Read moreHow much is enough? We often want more than we have now. More money, more gadgets, better furniture, a better house, a better car, more clothes, more shoes, more success. We live in a consumer culture, where our needs, want and desire can be satisfied very easily. We don’t even have to get out of be
Read moreThere are many essential life lessons that we know but forgot. Practicing stillness is one of them. You may be one of those people who are feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the well-intended advice that is flowing freely on all social media platforms. There is an abundance of therapists, dieticians,
Read moreYou don’t have to be loud to be impactful. Legacy isn’t about followers or fame—it’s about how you made people feel. This post will show you how.
Read moreA stereotype is defined as a simplification of reality, a rigid, categorizing – and often discriminatory – representation. A stereotype is a fixed, overgeneralized belief about a particular group or class of people. By stereotyping, we infer that a person has a whole range of characteristics and abi
Read moreLife is a double-edged sword. A Knife is only as good as the one who wields it. You can use a knife to cut vegetables and cook a beautiful dinner, but if you are not careful you can cut and hurt yourself with that same knife. There are times when our greatest strengths turn out to be a source of wea
Read moreDo What 99% of people don’t do. Learn to manage your energy wisely. We all have a finite amount of energy to spend. We all know this, but somehow, we act as if we have an unlimited supply of energy to waste. Each day we use the energy we have, we invest it in people and things that surround us until
Read moreShould you hire a life coach or mentor? Not everyone needs a coach nor wants one. If you are struggling with some unresolved issue and have a problem to resolve, you can just enter a search on the internet and you will find, in no time at all a book, a YouTube video, an article, a blog, or an online
Read moreEvery problem big or small starts with bad communication. Someone is not communicating their message clearly and/or someone is not listening. How good are your communication skills? Being an effective communicator requires that you are able to speak, listen, write and read effectively and clearly. I
Read moreHere comes the summer, which is often associated with trips to the beach, splashing around in the ocean, or lazing around perfecting your tan. I love the beach and being born and raised on an Island (Reunion) was very fortunate because the beach is never far away. Life is a beach. You should make th
Read moreAs one chapter ends another one starts. Every day you write the story of your life. Your life is like a book, there is a beginning, a middle, an end and there are chapters that catapult you from one event to another. These past few weeks, or shall I say months have been very hectic for me and my fam
Read moreChallenges of parenting in the 21 st century when your child is graduating from high school 2020 was the year of the Corona and also the year when my eldest daughter Maya was graduating from high school. The biggest challenge as a parent is that we have to guide and prepare our children to enter a w
Read moreThe Three Songs that Helped me Through 2020 Music has a unique ability to bring people together. From a national anthem to a church hymn, or your favorite rock or hip-hop song, music has the amazing ability to unite us, to pull us together as we listen, sing, dance, and rejoice in the pure beauty of
Read moreAt this time of year, when some of us are already thinking about our new year’s resolutions, I’m encouraging you to invest a little time trying to understand a few things we could resolve that would help make us happier. We want to be happier, living a life of flourish, but we often chase both the w
Read moreWant to Break Social Distancing? Feel the power of music Social distancing is the order of the day. Distance yourself from your friends and family, from your school teachers and school friends, from your colleagues, business partners and even from your customers! Human beings are social animals. It
Read moreSince stay-at-home measures took effect this spring, sports like bicycling and roller skating have been making a comeback. As a lot of places people go to entertain themselves; the bar, the club - or more age appropriately - restaurants, gyms, movie theaters are closed; the itch to get outside has driven a revival in roller skating. So, if you want a wheely good time, embrace the skate aesthetic!
Read moreA good quote can change the way you see your life, can give you boost when you need it, can act like a friend when you need one. Famous people’s wise words have traveled through history, some have forever been engraved in our collective memory, but many of the quotes we associate with a specific celebrity may not have been said by them at all!
Read moreDiscover why critical thinking is essential in today's world. Learn the difference between fox and hedgehog thinking, how to sharpen your skills, and avoid manipulation in an age of misinformation.
Read moreAre you wasting your time on social media, or can it bring about social justice? For me, the first case where I really noticed how much a difference online communities can make was for Ahmed Aubrey.
Read moreFrom Zero to Hero - The Myth of Hercules One of the most popular hero of the Greek Mythology is Hercules. What makes him so popular is the fact that he is half-god and full of flaws. His life was far from perfect and filled with tragedies. He endured many trials and completed many daunting tasks, bu
Read moreThere is something unique about the bond between fathers and daughters. It is extraordinarily special, sacred and beautiful. Dads are their daughter’s hero, playmate, chauffeur, financial support, listener, friend, guardian, protector and the one that will give them way on the day they get married.
Read moreAt 11 am on 20 June 2020 celebrate Women and Girls’ Heart Dance Event around the world. This date has been earmarked as a date for women and girls around the world to get together and in unison (through dance, music, meditation, intention) send energy of unity, love and compassion throughout the world.
Read moreHow Far I’ll Go Most people don’t dare to think big and follow their dreams because of the fear of failure, or of being ridiculed and rejected. The end result is that their dreams will always remain just that, a dream. The dream made them feel good while it lasted, but their ideas will remain known
Read moreDespite the libertarian rhetoric that followed the Declaration of Independence, liberty and equality became more and more muted in real life; people started realizing that even if the constitution clearly declared that all men are created equal, in real life some men were more equal than others.
Read moreOn the Himalayan mountains was founded a great monastery were students were put to the most rigid tests to cast off all attachments and achieve enlightenment. Two monks of noble repute were summoned by the abbot to take a sealed letter to another leading monastery and submit it to the head abbot. Such journey was to last three days on foot ...
Read moreA good quote can change the way you see your life, can give you boost when you need it, can act like a friend when you need one or just make you laugh. Famous people’s wise words have traveled through history some have forever been engraved in our collective memory. Here are some quotes to help change your life.
Read moreJewel Kilcher, the American singer-songwriter, went from rock-bottom to rock-star. Her music career started with gigs in biker bars and clubs but progressed to performances at the White House and even the Vatican. Singing is not Jewel’s only talent she found the time, in between albums, to become a bestselling author, an actor, and a philanthropist.
Read moreInternational Women’s Day is celebrated globally to highlight prominent women and their achievements. Every year Women’s International Day has a theme. This year’s campaign is #EachforEqual which endorses the concept of equality and that ‘An Equal World For An Enabled World’.
Read moreIt’s become a well-accepted concept that practicing gratitude, whether it’s internalized or externalized, can have a number of positive psychological effects. Multiple studies found that people who express gratitude experience overall better well-being and higher levels of positivity whether they started out with mental health issues or not.
Read moreWhen people are asked what’s important in their lives, they often mention humor. Humor and laughter bring the pleasure of acceptance, in-group feeling, and bonding, and lots of positive health benefits. In romantic relationships, one of the first things that people say they look for in a mate is a s
Read moreIf you look down at what you are wearing, I guess you see a top and a bottom, if yes, you could be missing an important detail. To step things up and make a statement with your attitude and your style, you’ll want to add another element, not a bikini , but a hat! But, what kind of people wear hats,
Read moreThe Art of Living from A Dog’s Perspective Dogs come in all shapes, colors and sizes. There are the posh types, the ones who come with a pedigree which can only be claimed after a thorough genetic analysis followed by careful match-making arrangements. Then you have the rest, the ‘ mutts ,’ who see
Read moreFrom tropical roots to timeless truths — discover why bikinis aren’t just about beach bodies, but bold confidence, freedom, and feeling good in your skin. A cheeky tribute to the world’s most empowering two-piece.
Read moreGoddess Athena is back with advice on how to find your passion! If you’ve read my previous articles, you’d know that Goddess Athena and I have a special relationship. We talk to each other. During those conversations, I ask her advice about matters that trouble my fellow mortals. For those of you wh
Read more"Why things are not always what they seem; first appearance deceive many, the intelligence of a few perceive what has been carefully hidden " Phaedrus, c. 444 – 393 BC " The mind is strange in the way that it picks and chooses what it wants to see. The way people let their emotions, conditions, and
Read more'Don’t Worry Be Happy’ is a popular song by Bobby McFerrin; its lyrics go like this: “ Here is a little song I wrote. You might want to sing it note for note. Don’t worry, be happy. In every life we have some trouble. But when you worry you make it double. Don’t worry, be happy. ‘Cause when you worr
Read moreA ‘best moment’ describes an optimal state of consciousness where we feel and perform at our best. If you have experienced such moments, you will be in a ' state of flow’ otherwise known as ‘being in the zone.’ Studies show that we are more creative, productive and happy when we are in a state of fl
Read moreMartial Arts Art takes many forms; as an author, I consider myself an artist. In my free time, I am also a ‘ martial artist’ . The term ‘martial arts’ is closely associated with the fighting arts of East Asia; the term is however derived from Latin and means ‘ arts of Mars ,’ the Roman god of war. I
Read moreThe Fountain of Youth Legend For centuries the Quest for eternal youth, immortality, or 'just' a prolonged life has been a topic of various myths, legends, and quests. The Fountain of Youth is a spring that supposedly restores the youth of anyone who drinks or bathes in its waters. Alexander the Gre
Read moreThe Art of Being Pleasant Jagii Vasudev (born 3 September 1957) more commonly known as Sadhguru is an Indian yogi, mystic and author. His biographer, Arundathi Subramaniam, described him in her book Sadhguru - More than a life as someone who is multi-dimensional, someone who is flamboyant, exuberant
Read moreLife is a balancing act and your Quest should be to embrace the ups & downs, the good & the bad, the joy & the challenges. Whatever you do you need balance. Life is a balancing act. The Golden Mean In chapter 14 of my book This Is Your Ques t I describe with the help of Aristotle, the concept of the
Read moreBy popular demand, the Second Edition of "This Is Your Quest" is out! In this new edition you will find some new analysis on some current events, some points have been refined, and some new wisdom has been added! There is more to it than there was before! Watch the trailer below: https://youtu.be/9D
Read moreThis picture was taken in the Gardens of Suzhou in China walking on the smallest bridge ever built. A key message that transpires throughout my book is that small things count, and those small things are the key to happiness. It is very inspiring to hear stories of heroine such as Yu Gwan Sun or Joa
Read moreThis Is Your Quest is a self-help book, I despise the phrase because it describes pop-psych, hippy nonsense, espousing spiritual mantras and upper colonic irrigation. If those are your tools for leading a kinder, simpler life, then so be it. However, if you want to read a book, you need something a
Read moreThank you 😀🙏 to the Indian Magazine Inidna for writing 8 articles on This Is Your Quest and for recommending my book 📖to their readers! According to the journalist Dipsikha Samantaray This Is Your Quest is one of the best and most inspirational books of all time. In fact it is one of the best sel
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