When Siddhartha Gautama the Buddha sat under the Bodhi tree 2,500 years ago, he was not attempting to establish a religion. He didn’t want to start ceremonies, temples, or holy conflicts. He was attempting to tackle a basic yet universal problem: why do humans suffer, and how can we cease suffering needlessly. The quest yielded … Read more
people didn’t crowd around him because he had six-pack abs or a great Spotify selection. They followed him because he had an incredible ability to transform common human folly (which, let’s face it, is a lot) into eternal wisdom. One of my favourite stories is about Buddha and the Angry Man. And believe me, this … Read more
Before we begin, let us clarify that having lust as a teenager does not imply that you are abnormal. It signifies your body is functioning perfectly as biology intended. The underlying issue is not lust. The underlying issue is confusion, overstimulation, and no instruction on how to deal with it. So, rather than condemning it, … Read more
Starting a new life seems dramatic. Imagine waking up one morning, deleting your past, changing your clothes, and everything now makes sense. That isn’t how it works. A new life does not start with motivation, a spectacular announcement, or an ideal plan. It starts gently, typically after you’re fatigued from going through the same emotional … Read more
Divorce does not just end a marriage. It completely rewrites your identity. You lose more than just your partner; you also lose habits, roles, future goals, social circles, and, in some cases, the version of yourself you trusted. Contrary to popular belief, strength does not come naturally. Survival comes first. This is about that phase. … Read more
Divorce does not just end a partnership. It causes you to question your self-image. One day, you’ll be someone’s partner, perhaps a husband or father, within a shared structure. That structure disappears the next day. Silence replaces routine. Questions supplant certainty. Nobody really teaches males how to recover from it. So they pretended to be … Read more
Divorce does not just end a partnership. It disassembles a life structure. Suddenly, the house becomes silent. Routines are no longer followed. Expected outcomes do not always occur. And loneliness has a deeper impact than being single ever did. This is not only about missing someone. It’s about grieving an identity. Understand that this loneliness … Read more
17 Things to Appreciate (That You Might Be Missing) “Gratitude” is probably one of the most overused terms online. Everyone acts like it’s some kind of magic solution—”Just be thankful, and all your issues will disappear.” Sure. And while you’re at it, why not sprinkle some fairy dust on your credit card statement? The reality? … Read more
How to overcome procrastination and laziness.Let’s face it: procrastination and sloth are like clingy buddies who arrive unexpectedly, consume all of your goodies, and refuse to leave. You know you should get things done, but instead you scroll through videos of cats throwing things off tables as if they were miniature philosophers of chaos. Then … Read more
What Did Buddha eat? Diet Behind the Enlightened One When people hear the word Buddha, they frequently envision him meditating beneath the Bodhi tree, radiating calm and wisdom. However, many of us have a more practical question: what did Buddha eat? Because, let’s be honest: breakfast comes before enlightenment. So if you’ve ever wondered, “What … Read more