All of us have had difficult conversations in our life. A conversation turns bitter when we don't allow the other person to express their views because it could hurt our beliefs. When this happens, the other person will simply unhook themselves from the conversation because they feel exhausted that we don't get it. The devil … Continue reading The trap of wanting to be right
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Social media, politics, and drawing boundaries
So many people, including science experts, have spoken about the harmful effects of social media. And most of their viewpoints emphasize the 'addiction' part more than anything. I agree that social media apps have the intelligence to know what to show on our timelines to make us stick to the app. However, one aspect of … Continue reading Social media, politics, and drawing boundaries
Entitlement – A trap in disguise
Entitlement is like a silent disease—hard to spot, harder to cure. It sneaks in with false ideas about ourselves. We convince ourselves we “deserve” things or have the “right” to certain privileges because, in our heads, the world revolves around us. It’s the classic “Me! Me! Me!” mindset, and let’s face it, nobody likes that … Continue reading Entitlement – A trap in disguise
Akkshaya Varkhedi 