At the intersection of Risk and Reward

There is a point where risk meets reward, that’s where opportunity lives. Imagine a junction of two roads, one to risk and another to reward. That junction, that meeting point, is where opportunity lives. The unnerving pit-in-your-stomach feeling that precedes taking a difficult decision or action. Good. Savour it. Remember it. You are knocking at the door of Greatness.

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The Pursuits of Life

It appears that as we course through the cosmos hitching a ride on this rock called Earth, our existential pursuits and for that matter manifestations can be categorised into two: pleasures and responsibilities. Hedonism meets Obligations. And a deliberate attempt to understand the dynamics of the two is needed for an efficient navigation of life on this rock.

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Eternal Bliss

The idea that somewhere in the cosmos there exist a “safe haven” where the cosmic founder and president houses earthlings he has consciously detached from their loved ones is actually quite ludicrous when given further thought.

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Ideas vs Revolts

Forceful suppression of revolts is futile. In almost all known cases, it instead, incites the revolt. Rather, subtly and strategically placed ideas are sown to overpower the first idea that started the revolt. Wars fought on the streets are started in the mind.

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Culture

The importance of subtextual cultural themes in inter-cultural exchanges cannot be overstated. As much as globalisation attempts to merge cultural boundaries, cultural differences are conspicuous in several layers of everyday life.

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There are such ones as “purpose junkies” whom, unable to find the balance or formula to achieve a truly content and homogenous existence, are constantly on the lookout for the next thing to gratify their yearning, often insatiable selves.  

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(In)actions

Do we act out of optimism or from the believe that there is no alternative to the action? Could have an inaction or different action yielded a better outcome? Would we break the familiarity to find out or we shall continue onward with the action? Maybe if we had the time stone like Dr. Strange, we could run the odds for every action. 🙂

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The Control “Variable”

Contentment is largely achieved in two ways: Either we believe that we’re in perpetual control or we’ve accepted that perpetual control is a non-achievable state. The implication of the latter is that we’re better prepared for unexpected disturbances in our “vibe”.

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