Words of Wisdom (2010)

Recently I witnessed something unusual. A few high school students were sitting in a circle with their teacher. The teacher pointed to a student and asked everybody to say something nice about him. Everybody was quiet. The going was slow initially. People had a hard time articulating what they wanted to say and the person was getting embarrassed... more

You get up in the morning and busy yourself with various demands that life has placed in your path. Before you know it, the day has come to an end when a disturbing thought hits you: "I didn't think about God at all today." You ask yourself, "What can I do to remind myself of God?"... more

As infants, we have the entire world to explore, and we look at everything and everyone with eyes full of wonder. A child starts discovering the world with all his five senses, and the process of discovery is incredibly interesting. The child explores with such great speed that parents cannot keep up with him... more

You are busy living, working hard, doing what you are supposed to do and going along your merry way when all of a sudden life takes an unexpected turn and you find yourself facing a big challenge. You lose your job, or a loved one becomes ill, or you are passed over for a promotion due to office politics... more

Very few people are experts in the art of listening. Most of us are usually absorbed in our own world, and are not accustomed to paying full attention to what is being said. This leads to the common complaint, "You never listen to me." Being a good listener ... more

In light of the recent earthquake and the following devastation in Haiti, many people are asking, "Why does God allow all this to happen?" Such questions abound at this time and in similar situations. Interestingly enough, there is a tendency to point an accusatory finger at God whenever disaster strikes, but rarely does one ... more

One of the best ways to learn is to learn directly from someone. Books are a wonderful source of knowledge, but they are not enough. If they were, the teaching profession would be non-existent. It is quite a privilege to be able to seek advice from an expert in the field.... more

We are living in the Age of Excess, with America leading the way. Houses are built with walk-in closets which can easily accommodate 5-6 people. There are homes so cluttered with things that if there is ever a move, even 20 large trucks will not be enough to move all the possessions. And then there are people who do not know ... more

My new year wishes for you: * Laughter, love and sunshine * Ability to smile in the midst of problems * Good health and spiritual wealth * Serene moments during a busy day * Strong faith in God ... more