When natural or man-made disasters strike us, it’s easy to feel that God is indifferent to our pain or even punishing us. Allowing our negative reactions to be aroused doesn’t help the situation, but what does help is positivism, prayer...
OSWALD PEREIRA makes a fervent plea for the return of the family doctor of yore I vividly recall as a boy our family doctor P Hajirnis’ dispensary across the main road, on the outskirts of our village, Kolbad, in Thane....
At one time, the East was pure, although chaotic. But over the years, things have changed, says RENU GULATI as she traces the gradual decline in human values I have travelled across much of south east Asia and the middle East as...
India is blessed by many avatars, religions and festivals that reflect the unity of the human race. The Gods in heaven must be celebrating, but we must resist any attempt to stoke differences by vested interests, says OSWALD PEREIRA April...
DR SANJAY TEOTIA says, ‘Forgiveness is bliss. Therefore, always try to forgive’ The belief is that forgiveness makes a person great. Examples are often cited of Jesus Christ who forgave even those who crucified him. The Bible’s famous saying is often...
We can overcome fear by firmly rooting ourselves in God. When we realise that God is always with us to protect our lives, we will never be afraid, for God, indeed, is our free Divine Insurance Policy, says SWAMI CHIDANAND...
Last week, YoursPositively brought to you the practice of Pranic Healing. This week, REENA SINGH focusses on Reiki I have never regretted learning both Reiki and Pranic Healing. And although, I admit that I don’t practise either technique regularly, its...
There is nothing more beautiful than giving, especially if the giving is totally unconditional ― but the ultimate aim of giving is liberation of both the giver and the receiver, says MOHANJI When we give wholeheartedly, our whole heart expands;...
The big secret of mastering Mental Toughness is to thrive, and not just survive when the tide is against you. It means that whatever happens, you should strive to grow, not simply be a cork floating on a stream, says NONA...
“A man who was completely innocent, offered himself as a sacrifice for the good of others, including his enemies, and became the ransom of the world. It was a perfect act.” – Mahatma Gandhi Christ has gifted each one of...
REENA SINGH demystifies the practice of Pranic Healing. Here, you can use the air prana around you to cure and heal yourself and others Using the air around you as a means to heal your body? Is that even possible? But...
Ego, like the Sensex, is highly susceptible to upswings and downswings; it makes our life uncertain and quite often it crashes, because it is a very unstable index of our happiness and well-being, says OSWALD PEREIRA One wise man said...
SEEMA MUNIZ recounts how she was once part of a group that set about spreading propaganda and making people believe in it. At that time, it was all so thrilling, but today, she knows better and asks you to look...
The Holi that we played with wet mud when we ran out of gulal is etched in my memory forever, as the sweet, immaculate soil connected us all with Mother Earth ― adding a splash of universality were two American...
SHAKTI DURGA says that we are capable of interacting with nature just by paying attention to it. And as we pay attention to nature, we tend to learn about the sacred way of grace… The ancient sages, who were our great...
While a policy of reconciliation leads to success in life, the tendency to protest always proves to be counterproductive, says MAULANA WAHIDUDDIN KHAN It is often seen that whenever a group wants its demands to be met, it takes the...
Divine Grace helped us to stay with our father during his last days at the rest home, despite the restrictions due to Covid-19 and Dad had his favourite grandson holding his hand when he took his last breath, says MELANIE...
DR KAITY CAMA believes that practically all ailments, including cancer are stress-related and can be reversed by a simple, single intention on the part of the patient Specific medical conditions need specifically worded affirmations, such as the following: “With every breath...
