A says he is not afraid. B says he is not afraid and he is also not afraid of being afraid. The first statement comes from a mind that is tight and assertive—a mind that clings to fixed viewpoints. The second statement comes from a mind that is nimble and free-flowing—a mind that does not cling to fixed viewpoints.
In any age, there are moralists, crusaders and reformers who take upon themselves the task of weeding out the evils of the world. They condemn evil and propagate goodness. This line of thought gives rise to all sorts of values, rules and laws in the society.
Who am I? What is the meaning of life? Its purpose? What am I doing here? These and similar questions have baffled man since ages. Trying to find the answers, you run in circles, come to a dead-end or get lost in a maze. You visit gurus. After imbibing their speculative theories you yourself become [...]
Tickledbylife.com has evolved. It was meant to be my personal blog when I started it in 2008. By early 2009, it had evolved into a group blog with more than one hundred 'ticklers' contributing regularly. It soon became one of the most popular personal development destinations on the planet.
It has been inactive for the last few months because I have not been able to spend much time on it. I am now reviving it as my personal blog again!
I use this space to share stuff that tickles me. Mostly it is a combination of work, family, friends and the changing media landscape around us. Occasionally, it is about cricket and some people that I like or don’t like! These are my personal thoughts and opinions so do not blame my employer, friends or family if you do not agree with something.
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