Wisdom

The art of staying calm in an angry world

Both our genetic makeup and past experiences impact our brain's chemistry, which in turn affects how we respond to different situations

The art of slow seeing: Meditations from rickshaw rides

In truth, we are all passengers, seated on different rickshaws of life.

Are we hardwired for unhappiness?

The sad reality about humans is that we are not wired for happiness. Natural selection prioritises survival and reproduction, which does not necessarily involve being happier. People are now less happy than they ever have been. This is not just an abstract philosophical issue; it is becoming a national concern. 

ESSAY / The wisdom of innocence

These stories, whether in books or movies, not only provide pearls of wisdom for young minds, but even subvert the preconceived notion that wisdom is cultivated with age

#Perspective / What washing dishes teaches you by

Ever thought there would be life lessons from washing dishes? From the grime and soap there could be little bubbles of wisdom that could shape your life. Well, that is what this article will hope to demonstrate. How a menial mindless task can be so intricate and what are the golden nuggets of sagacity that hide amongst the kitchen sink?

Feeling the pressure of getting older but just never wiser

“Why won’t you act like others your age?” is a question people hear a bit too often.