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Imagine being 80 and looking back. What’s your biggest regret?
One of the most painful regrets would be inaction. Knowing what you were capable of but still not taking action. Wake up. Act. Persist. Continue reading
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Papa, what happens when we die?
My kid: Papa, what happens when we die? Me: Come here, kid! (I give them a smile, pull them closer, and ask.) Can you please give me a kiss first? My kid reaches out and kisses me on my right cheek. I close my eyes when this happens. I absorb the moment. I feel truly… Continue reading
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How do I feel when my beliefs are challenged? (Because I happen to do that often)
I feel alive! Challenging my beliefs makes me feel alive because it forces me to think. It makes me question my assumptions. It provides me with an opportunity to expand my Psyche Umwelt. I feel a sense of accomplishment Because I get to apply my reasoning skills. I get to maneuver my mental models. I… Continue reading
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‘Psyche Umwelt’ – Coining a new perspective!
In biology, Umwelt refers to the unique and subjective sensory world experienced by an individual species. Like – Bat’s ultrasonic navigation as opposed to our limited audible range Snake’s infrared vision as opposed to our limited vision Similarly, every species has its own limited metaphoric vision of reality. Put simply, it underscores that different species… Continue reading
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Expanding my consciousness
Expanding my consciousness has been one of the most profound experiences I’ve had. For me, the drivers were: Observation – Belief in something propels one’s life. It gives direction and meaning to their lives, even if the belief itself might be perceived as wrong by others Idea – The idea of impermanence. How we… Continue reading
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Humble Limitation of our Universe
Our universe is vast and mysterious. Human curiosity has always propelled us to understand the true nature of reality in which we exist. We have discovered not only our own limitations to peer through the reality but also the limitations inherent to the universe itself! The universe’s own constraints The universe is governed by… Continue reading
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Observer Effect – It is not what you think it is!
Observer effect is one of the most misunderstood science concepts. Because Quantum Physics is difficult to understand, the concepts like observer effect are interpreted in multiple ways and often wrongly. Let us understand Observer effect once and for all. The definition of observer effect is – The observer effect is the disturbance of an… Continue reading