Coffee and an open book
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Little boy watching rain through window
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When I am going to enjoy those wonderful rainy days again?

One of the sweetest memories of my childhood that come to my mind is the rainy days during my school days. My native place is Kerala (a state in south India) which is one of the most beautiful places on earth – no wonder people call it God’s own country, where it will rain for 6 months continuously. Our summer vacations will end on May 31 and the next day –June 1 – two great things will happen – (1) my school will reopen after the holidays and (2) the monsoon season will start.

calm lake in the morning
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Misty morning at the lake - tranquility captured as nature awakes

Stoicism and meditation are two ancient practices that have always stood out in the human being’s constant endeavor to elevate his or her life to the next level. Stoicism originated in Greece, founded by Zeno of Citium around 300 BC. Mediation, on the other hand, originated in the East, and the first mention of meditation can be found in the Upanishads, the late Vedic and post-Vedic Sanskrit texts. Meditation is one of the pivotal principles of Buddhism, Jainism, and Hinduism.

Reading tablet, coffee and doughnuts
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Reading is essential for those who seek to rise above the ordinary.

Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse (1881–1975) was an English writer and one of the most widely read humorists of the 20th century. His literary creations continue to delight readers worldwide. Among his iconic characters are the feather-brained Bertie Wooster and his sagacious valet, Jeeves. Wodehouse’s wit and mastery of parody shine through in his novels, short stories, and plays. His unique blend of Edwardian slang, poetic allusions, and musical comedy-style prose has left an indelible mark on literature.

Male doctor with money
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When money supersedes compassion in healthcare

Mr. Bob, our hero, wakes up one morning with ankle pain. Here is a hilarious account of Bob’s visit to a multispecialty hospital where he encountered some unusual human beings who had only one goal – stealing the maximum amount of money from him in the name of treatment. He had to go through so many tests in the hospital that even some of the machines became friendly with him. Attempts were made even to lure him into the wonderland of healthcare packages with the sole intention of making his pocket thin. In the end, Bob realizes that only his parents will be there to take care of him.

Boat in a tranquil river
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“Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.”

Stoicism, a philosophical school that thrived in Ancient Greece and Rome, offers a profound approach to life. It emphasizes personal ethics and practical wisdom. According to Stoics, our reactions to events stem not from the events themselves but from our judgments about them. They believed that virtue alone leads to eudaimonia, a well-lived life. Stoicism encourages tranquility of mind, moral certainty, and participation in human affairs. Reason plays a central role, revealing the constancy of cosmic order and the inherent virtue in the world. 

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