My humble attempt at coming to terms with modern technology
Essays that capture my thoughts on various topics.
If I could go back to my childhood and change one thing, it would be to make discipline an integral part of my life Growing up in a rather liberal household, discipline was the last thing that was enforced at my home. Values were important, morality was important, but discipline, not so much. Truth be told, I did not start valuing dis…
Ramya Vasudevan
It has just been over a year since I started watching the TV series, 'Dog Whisperer' and I must confess I am hooked. Dog Whisperer was a NAT GEO series and I'm pretty sure a lot of you would have already watched the show. If you have not, you should! (IMDB Rating) The show is about a person called Cesar Millan, who understands dog psycho…
Ramya Vasudevan
A lot of us grapple with the issue of constantly comparing ourselves with others. As a Toastmaster, I myself fall victim to this once in a while, thinking along these lines: How come so-and-so speaks so well and I am not even close! Now, there are 2 implications to this kind of thinking: We end up being so depressed that we almost give up…
Ramya Vasudevan
Bertrand Russell, the English philosopher, way back in 1932, hinted that: Technology advancement would free people from toil Over 80 years later, people seem to be working harder than ever! While most of our parents used to have 9-5 jobs, we now have jobs stretching for over 9 hours. Research suggests that over-work leads to decreased…
Ramya Vasudevan
As the psychotherapist and writer Nathaniel Branden puts it, The first step towards change is awareness, the second step is acceptance From being relegated into the kitchens and the darkest corridors of households, to sitting at the boardroom tables as some of the top-rated CEOs, WE have come a long way. While we still have miles to g…
Ramya Vasudevan