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The Old Woman with the Weight: A Walk, Three Feelings, and a Lesson

  The Old Woman with the Weight: A Walk, Three Feelings, and a Lesson This morning, on a walk through a college campus, I saw an old woman carrying a heavy load on her head. In just a few seconds, three powerful and conflicting feelings flashed through my mind. First, I felt pity. The sight of an elderly lady, her back slightly bent under the weight, stirred a deep sadness. My mind raced: What compels her to work so hard at this age? What must her family situation be like? Then, in a sudden shift, I felt proud —for her. My pity was quickly replaced by a wave of respect. I realized this was likely her quiet declaration of independence. She probably did not wish to be a burden. There was a dignified strength in her self-reliance that commanded admiration. Finally, to my own surprise, I felt a pang of envy. Observing her steady pace, her endurance, and her nimble balance, I wondered: Will I possess that same physical resilience and vitality when I am her age? I am already on...
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Less than a minute, Lesson-2991 Quality of Thinking

  Less than a minute, Lesson-2991 Quality of Thinking We are thinking machines, endlessly processing—sometimes positively, sometimes negatively; sometimes stuck in the past, sometimes lost in the future. What we often overlook is that these thoughts govern our lives, just as the food we eat governs our bodies. Rather than overthinking, let's define our purpose and focus on quality thoughts that move us toward it. Ultimately, the quality of our thinking determines the quality of our living. M.L. Narendra Kumar Director Instivate Learning Solutions PVT LTD    

Less than a minute, Lesson-2990 Ground Reality

  Less than a minute, Lesson-2990 Ground Reality It is convenient to propose solutions from a comfortable place. But once you visit the ground yourself, your ideas become practical. Life is not about ideal talk; it is about understanding reality and offering realistic ways to improve it   M.L. Narendra Kumar Director Instivate Learning Solutions PVT LTD

Less than a minute, Lesson-2989 What is Right about Time?

    Less than a minute, Lesson-2989 What is Right about Time? Those who wait for the right time are ignorant about time itself. They fail to understand that time is neither right nor wrong—what makes it meaningful is what we do with the time we have.  If you want to make your time right, starting now, do one good thing that brings happiness to both you and others." M.L. Narendra Kumar Director Instivate Learning Solutions PVT LTD                                              

The Perfection Trap: Why Progress Beats Perfect

  The Perfection Trap: Why Progress Beats Perfect There are two kinds of people in this world when it comes to getting things done. The first kind focuses on  constant improvement . They don’t wait for perfection—they start, they learn, they adjust, and they move forward. For them, growth is not an event; it’s a habit. Then there’s the second kind: the  perfection waiters . They hold back—delaying, overthinking, and polishing—convinced that what they produce must be flawless before anyone else sees it. They often forget that “perfect” is subjective: what’s perfect to them may not be to others, and what’s ideal to others may not matter to them. Still, they stall, caught in an endless cycle of tweaks and doubts. One group sees results early, adapts quickly, and reaches goals on time. The other stays stuck at the starting line, waiting for a finish line that keeps moving. Perfection is a moving target. Progress is a path you can actually walk. Think about the smar...

The Path of Change

  The Path of Change The heat won’t stop By talking of the burning sun, But we can shield our skin. With shade or by avoiding its longest run. The sun will set when it is done Let’s guard against what can’t be undone. The rain won’t stop By speaking of the storm’s command, But we can keep our hearts dry. With shelter or a coat close at hand. The rain will end when the skies expand Let’s build for floods, we understand. We talk and talk of what we can’t control The sun, the rain, the turning of the soul. But in our hands lies how we choose to stand: To adapt and move, or wait and watch the sand. The world won’t stop By asking why it shifts so fast, But we can learn to bend. Or choose to watch the future from the past. The world knows motion cannot last forever— Let’s meet each change with willing hearts, however. Time won’t slow down. By wishing clocks would pause or freeze, But we can plan the hours, Choose what matters, work with gentle ease. Time kn...

Less than a minute, Lesson-2988 Do you listen more?

  Less than a minute, Lesson-2988 Do you listen more? When you listen more, you make a conscious effort to understand the other person, which reveals your maturity in relating to others. In contrast, when you speak more and listen less, it shows immaturity in building relationships—you put yourself first and the other person second. Such conversations can never become a gateway to genuine connection. M.L. Narendra Kumar Director Instivate Learning Solutions PVT LTD