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  Eternal Hangover-Black and White Truth A swan gazed at a crow and sighed with admiration. “Wow, you are so beautiful. Your shiny black feathers are truly eye-catching.” The crow tilted its head, pleased. “And you, dear swan, are equally lovely. Your milky white colour brings peace to the eyes.” A young man who had been listening from the riverbank frowned. He stepped closer and said to the swan, “How can you call black beautiful? In our human world, black is rarely seen that way.” The swan blinked. “Is black not beautiful?” “Not really,” the young man replied. “Black, by itself, is often considered unlucky, dark, or inferior among humans.” The crow chuckled softly. “Then let me remind you of a saying your own kind invented: ‘Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder.’” The young man nodded. “That’s true, but still, people discriminate. They argue over what beauty means. Many won’t accept a definition different from their own.” The swan sighed. “You humans are runnin...

  Passion- The Seed to Success Success Is Proportionate to Performance, Performance Is Proportionate to Passion When you increase your passion, you naturally expand your skills and knowledge. Be truly passionate about what you do, and you will always find ways to grow, learn, and improve. Look at the world’s champions, innovators, and creators. Behind every breakthrough lies the same seed: passion. It is sown, nurtured, and grown over time. Without passion, this world might never have witnessed its greatest discoveries, inventions, or innovations. Passion builds the bridge between where you start and where you want to be. That bridge may take the form of discipline, grit, or continuous learning. Two students may train under the same master, but the one who burns with passion is the one who eventually becomes a master herself. Find your passion—or fall in love with what you already do. When you do, you will no longer be a spectator on the sidelines. You will step into th...

  Living the Vision A few organisations truly live their vision. They reach it, celebrate it, and then—unlike most—they create a new vision and keep running, generation after generation. But many others struggle. They get buried under day-to-day operational issues. Slowly, they settle for just achieving numbers, and in the process, become numb to their own vision . They console themselves with convenient truths: "We're growing as per industry standards" or "Why think long-term when quarterly results look fine?" Yet deep down, some of these companies feel the pinch. They feel guilty. Because deep inside, they know: surviving is not the same as living the vision. So how do we ensure a vision stays alive—not just on a poster, but every single day? Here are six powerful ideas. 1. Value – Value the Vision Understand and communicate both the tangible and intangible value of living your vision. Don't assume your team knows why it matters. Show t...

  Why Every Entrepreneur Needs STEAM (Not Just Students) In the academic world, there’s a well-known term: STEAM . It stands for: ·        S cience ·        T echnology ·        E ngineering ·        A rt ·        M athematics Students are introduced to these five disciplines through various classes. Eventually, they choose a specialisation, and their careers develop based on that choice. But here’s the interesting part: while STEAM is taught in schools and universities, it has quietly become a daily reality for modern entrepreneurs. You don’t need a classroom to live STEAM—you just need a business. Let’s break it down: 1. Business is Science Entrepreneurs must understand consumer psychology. Without this scientific insight, positioning a product or service becomes a guessing game. Science helps you test, observe,...

  The Eternal School Here is a school with no syllabus, yet tests and exams are plentiful. They are never scheduled—they surprise us. Here is a school where homework is not given in the classroom. Sometimes, homework is given at home, and the submission is due within minutes. Here is a school with no fixed subjects, but we must keep learning whatever is presented to us each day. Here is a school with no qualified teachers—yet everyone we encounter has something to teach us. Here is a school with no fixed duration for starting or completing our education. It is an ongoing process, forever unfolding. Here is a school with no designated classrooms—yet every place we stand, sit, or sleep becomes its own classroom. You may be wondering: where on earth is this school? It is our life. Life itself is an eternal school, where learning is continuous, and assessment never ends. LIFE — Learning Is Forever. M.L.Narendra Kumar    

  The Red beneath the words A revolutionary message, written in blue ink, described the hardships faced by the oppressed. A young man read it and said, "I can feel the pain of the person who wrote this—and his deep concern for the oppressed." One of the leaders of the revolutionary party replied, "My dear young man, the message is written in blue, but it reflects the red blood that was shed to fight for the oppressed." The leader continued, "Remember: sometimes what you read is not mere words. They are agony, pain, and sacrifice. There were many more such thoughts—written to reveal the reality of suppression to the world—, but unfortunately, they are buried along with those brave revolutionaries in their graves. History is a subject of convenience. It has been written by those who survived. And we do not know what made them survive—their betrayal, or their might. "You read words written in blue ink. Now go in search of the many suppressed people wh...

  The Monk, the Sparrow, and the Young Man In a quiet monastery garden, a monk sat beneath an old tree, watching a sparrow. For a while, the little bird busily pecked at grains scattered on the ground. Then, it paused and looked back at the monk — as if observing him in return. A young man who had been watching this scene from a distance walked closer and asked, "What is happening between you and the sparrow?" The monk lifted his head and replied calmly, "I am a human being. That is a sparrow." Puzzled, the young man said, "I don't understand your answer." The monk smiled gently. "How did you know something was happening between us?" The young man fell silent, realizing he had already made an assumption. "Observe," the monk continued. "Don't judge." Sensing something profound in those words, the young man asked, "Can you elaborate?" The monk chuckled softly. "That would take ages."...

  Activate Happiness by Letting Go Humanity has long believed that happiness comes from acquiring something — wealth, possessions, success. But often, we fail to recognise that letting go of certain things can activate the happiness within us. For ages, materialistic acquisition was seen as a mark of success. Only later did we realise that we succeeded at the cost of our peace and happiness. Looking back, we ran a mad race to own things, while completely ignoring the person inside us — and sometimes, the people around us. So, what should we let go of to activate the happiness within? Let go of the desire to be wealthy and focus on being healthy. You may wake up to a credit alert from your bank, but if your morning also brings high blood pressure or high blood sugar, that credit becomes irrelevant to your happiness. In that moment, seeing your health scores in the green zone feels far more vital. Let go of hatred toward others. Hatred breeds vengeance and violence. Befor...

  Perfection: A Double-Edged Sword We all know someone obsessed with perfection. You might spot them at work—meticulous about every email, every report, every meeting. Their desk is immaculate. Their expectations are even higher. At home, they’re the family member who needs the shoe rack perfectly aligned, the living room just so, the kitchen spotless. A single thing out of place? Cue the criticism. Maybe you recognised yourself in those lines. Or perhaps you felt a pang of recognition as the victim —the one working under such a person, or living with one. So, what’s the solution? Let’s break it down. If you’re a perfectionist: Two things to remember: 1.   Perfectionism should never become an obsession. 2.   A deviation from your standard doesn’t mean the other person is careless. Don’t let the pursuit of perfection turn you into a permanent critic. If you do, you’ll notice something painful: people slowly pulling away. Isolation is the hidden cost of unch...