Soul stories

All you young things just out of college and taking the first step into the professional world! Success is something that comes with hard work and commitment, and it would do you a world of good to just follow these simple tips which will lead you to a bright future... more >>

Do we take an easy way out when we make decisions? Why do we choose certain courses and paths? Is it because they appeal to our aptitude? Attitude? Or inertia? Set your goals high. The sense of achievement that comes after a struggle needs to be experienced by all.... more >>

Here is something that I came across which influenced me so profoundly that I want to share it with you dear readers. Read it and you might begin to understand many things that you were not aware of earlier. Who knows? It might change your life and attitude... more >>

Learning to deal with loneliness is an art. It remains one of the biggest challenges of life. All of us go through bouts of loneliness at some point in our lives. It is a very human emotion and is nothing to be ashamed of... more >>

'Afflicted' by shyness? Come, join the gang! Want to know how the dictionary defines 'shyness'? Diffidence, bashfulness, reserve, timidity, mousiness (GOD! NO!), meekness, modesty, self-consciousness. more >>

Are you a sympathetic listener? Do you listen patiently to problems voiced by family and friends and offer solutions and advice on how to deal with the situation? more >>

When a loved one passes away, we find that the grieving patterns among the family members are not necessarily the same. Men, women and even children have their own ways of reacting and trying to cope with the loss. more >>

Call me Madam X. Or should I say Madam Ex? Ex wife, ex employee. I'm forty-one years old - certainly not a spring chicken - and considered obsolete in these days when technology outdates itself every couple of years. more >>

Don't postpone your happiness. The truth is there's no better time to be happy than... RIGHT NOW !!!If not now, when? Your life will always be filled with challenges. more >>

A kindergarten teacher has decided to let her class play game. The teacher told each child in the class to bring along a plastic bag containing a few potatoes. Each potato will be given a name of a person that the child hates more>>

The only lavender I knew for a long time was the Yardley Lavender Talc tucked away in an aunt's cupboard. She smelt of that talc. She used it on herself, frugally after a shower. Then again when she had a wash at tea-time. more >>

One of the greatest lessons that we as human beings need to learn is to live with each other in peace and harmony. To recognise that everyone has an equal part to play more>>

Expect to have hope rekindled. Expect your prayers to be answered in wondrous ways. The dry seasons in life do not last. The spring rains will come again. more>>

I wholly and completely
Embrace these possibilities
As joy full and power full expressions of
Strength, kindness, harmony, healer, healing,more>>

You can't be all things to all people.
You can't do all things at once.
You can't do all things equally well. more>>

Gold, bronze and yellow Every tree seems to glow With the riot of colors that seemTo change, almost like a dream .... more>>

You look to me with despair in your eyes Worries and fears crease your weary face You look to me for salvation, but I shall not grant .... more>>

When Socrates was at the zenith of glory and fame, some dynamic young Greeks beat a path to his doors for a chance to learn from the great man. more>>

The tendency of the human mind is to forget. We have an experience. We get to a certain point. We forget. more>>

Some signs and symptoms of inner peace: A tendency to think and act spontaneously rather than on fears based on past experiences. more>>

Frida Kahlo:This Mexican artist survived childhood polio and later a bus accident that led to seven operations. more >>

Start smart. Make all your appointments    for mammogram, pap smear before the calendar fills up. more>>

"Love is a feeling that puts winning the lottery to shame." more>>

This, they say is a true story. And it is doing the rounds on chain mail. Wringing hearts. Bringing tears.This is the story of Robert Fulghum and his eight-year old daughter Molly. more>>

You have problems? Talk about it and get it off your chest. Don't keep brooding. It stresses you. Shed unwanted garbage. Don't carry it around. It weighs you down.more>>

Make friends - just don't wait for first moves. Move first. At parties, in queues, on the train, in the air, whatever. You never know. Many a chance meeting has founded great friendships. more>>

What kind of relationship do you have with the Almighty? Is it one of gratitude or are you cynical about His creation? more>>

Stressed out? Harried? Here are five thoughts - simple thoughts to carry with you all day. Use these ideas to steal moments of peace and tranquillity. more>>

The plump baby in the pram, for not pinching her cheeks. Babies, like flowers, wilt easily. more>>

I'm grateful for my artistic temperament, though I'm deficient in talent. I'm grateful to the people who thought of marriage and even more so to those who thought of divorce. more>>