In tamizh there’s a phrase which goes like “Far many people are killed by their ego than by war”. The ego clouds everything and manifests in everything, even in this tweet as i write it. As naval says, we are monkeys on a small rock orbiting the sun.
#EgoMonkey
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On monkeys and ego
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On escapes and dreams
As Dr.kalam said, dreams are those which don’t let you sleep. What most of us do is day dream as a way of escaping reality. What’s needed is head in the clouds but feet firmly planted on the ground.
#DreamyEscapes -
On oil and romance
Some bored numbskull writers with idle time on their hands romanticised whatever they could, so much so that it has permeated and replaced whole cultures. Except that romance and reality mix like oil and water. Romance stays on top and hides reality.
#RomanticOils -
On realisation and knowldege
KNOWLEDGE < UnDerStanDing < réalisation.
#InThePursuitOfKnowledge
ALL know. MaNy understand. few realise. -
On sinkholes and pursuits
Everything in life is a transaction of energy in one form or the other. Some people emit energy, others are sinkholes for it. one must be miserly with energy as on is with time. Channel your energy in the right direction & for right pursuits.
#ChannelingEnergy -
On breathing and being
The first and the last thing every living breathing being does. Not your shallow breathing. Look at a sleeping child to understand deep breathing. This science is called pranayama in yoga. The heart can only be controlled by breath. Try it next time when anxious.
#Pranayama -
On dues and postures
Rarely given its due even though the short term impact is visible. Good posture not only improves mood and confidence but also is very important in the long run for health reasons. Indian squat, legs folded beneath while sitting on the floor, erect spine etc.,
#PosturalDues -
On hamsters and needs
There’s enough to go around and more for all our needs but never enough for all our wants or greed. Keeps you running like a hamster in its wheel.
#HamsterWheels -
On freedom and discipline
As many people say, routines are where creativity comes to die. Yes and no. Simple routines inculcates discipline. But most importantly frees up time and effort for other tasks. Routines != robot
#CreativeRoutines -
On priorities and motivation
If one needs to motivation to do something, then it’s most probable that one is either not ready for it or it’s not one’s priority.
#PriorityMotivation