November 2019 - Black Lotus

November 27, 2019

Star of the Day

This Sunday, I decided to take the kids to the famous Science Museum in a nearby city. It is a long drive from home and by the time we reached it was already mid-morning. We were fortunate to get some tickets for the last Planetarium show which the highlight of the day. I set a

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Kindness
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November 22, 2019

Kill Bitterness with Small Acts of Joy

Sonal Kalra Go on and help someone who may not be able to return the favour. Or help people overcome their little fears, without showing any condescension. It will make them, and you, happier than you imagine! Next time when I say ‘excuse me’ to someone and they reply with ‘excused’, I will deliberately bump

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Kindness, Reflections
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November 15, 2019

Kindness – The Vaccine Our World Desperately Needs

Dr Neerja Kunhappan I so much want to share this without changing Anusha’s words. This is her entry that won the second prize in a global essay competition, where 157 countries participated. 2019 International Essay Contest for Young People 【Youth Category – 2nd Prize】 Kindness – The Vaccine Our World Desperately Needs (Original) Anusha Pillay

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Compassion, Kindness, Mindfulness, Reflections
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November 14, 2019

The Link Between Happiness and Kindness

Of late, it seems like everyone wants to determine the exact formula for happiness. In this world of instant feedback and conspicuous consumption, humans crave happiness and peace, and when we don’t get it, due to whatever reasons, we feel disheartened. And then there is the paradoxical trend – to make do with less, which

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Happiness, Kindness, Mindfulness
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November 3, 2019

A Daily Habit Towards Lasting Happiness

What will make you happy? A dream job, success, money, love, fame? Research shows that even when people succeed, they are still unsatisfied. Therefore, chances are that even if you achieve one or all of the above in your life, you may still feel unfulfilled. So, the question arises – is there a way to