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...
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