“The will to meaning is the basic motivation for human life.” – Viktor Frankl (Holocaust survivor) A Better Understanding Seeking meaning and purpose is perhaps the singular reason that human beings progress. This is what makes life worth living, as we seek a deeper understanding of ourselves and life, despite its attendant complexities. Even in [...]
The first episode of the fourth season of Grey’s Anatomy is titled ‘A Change is Gonna Come’. Following is an excerpt of the episode transcript: “In the practice of medicine, change is inevitable. New surgical techniques are created, procedures are updated, levels of expertise increase. Innovation is everything. Nothing remains the same for long. We [...]
Dire Straits Every now and then, we get to a point in life where a complete turnaround is all that can work. Such a dire situation is often characterized by suffering, loss of faith, hopelessness and enduring guilt. Grey’s Anatomy The following song by The Soulsavers was featured in an episode of Grey’s Anatomy, where [...]
“The only thing worth trying when all else fails is again.” Sweet words, but I dare admit, very hard to implement. We all find ourselves in situations that look hopeless, where we feel damned and exploring our options, we find ourselves, much against our will, in ‘Catch 22′ situations. The good news is that a [...]
The year was 1996. I was in High School. All was not well. I had quite many problems and was nearly depressed. I’ll spare you the poignant details, let’s just say it was really bad at the time. But then I shared. And a friend wrote me the note below, that did wonders and totally [...]
‘Prince of Peace’ is a compilation album by various artists. To date, it is my favorite gospel album. ‘Prince of Peace’ features great music by these accomplished artists: 4 Him, Carmen, Kim Hill, Kathy Troccoli, Carolyn Arends, Larnelle Harris, Michael W. Smith, Clay Crosse, Brent Bourgeois, Dallas Holm, Gary Chapman, Michael Card, Twila Paris, Glad, [...]
Lately, I’ve had the chance to look back at days gone by, to those cherishable moments that truly add value and epitomize meaning in life. It was then that I thought, “What if Pete was forever young?” The following song by Alphaville, is a timeless reminder . . . Enjoy! FOREVER YOUNG Let’s dance in [...]
Following is a TED Talk by Eve Ensler, founder of the Vagina Monologues. Be edified: Learn, share and be safe & secure. // Share|
Life has a way of presenting situations that often seem impossible. Such situations are usually appropriate for us to go the extra mile, try one more time, gauge our limits or even realize our potential. And this only happens if we take the initiative. . . The following song by Amerie is quite relevant during [...]
HOPE is the bridge that connects you to where you want to go. FAITH assures you that the bridge will hold. LOVE gives you a reason to cross it. The Shawshank Redemption is my all time favorite movie. Morgan Freeman’s narration is very convincing and captivating, the plot is both compelling and inspiring and much [...]
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