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Seeking Truths of Life

There are something that will always remain a mystery. There is so much that we don’t know about this world. For example, what was it like before the big bang? How big is the universe or is it endless? What happened before there were no living beings? While scientists are still working on the unknown, it will take a lot more time or maybe we will never find the truth. Things   about God ,  the journey after death, and before existence is unknown. We all have the curiosity of a cat and want to  self-help   to know about certain things.  What do we know? Life is the piece of existence that processes evaluate, acts, reacts, and evolves through growth (reproduction and metabolism), through  a new beginning . The key difference between life and non-life (or non-living things) is that life uses a force, energy, for physical and conscious development. Life is everything that grows and eventually dies, i.e., ceases to flourish and be cognizant.   ...

Where is the Love?

There is a song called “Where’s the Love” by Black Eyed Peas. It has profound lyrics about the deprived state of the world. The words concentrated on death, children, asking questions about the abysmal world, killings, and terrorism, discrimination, justice, and corruption. At one point, the lyrics even tell you to take control of the mind in the world of change and insanity all around. It talks about the real side of the world- the media, racism, money, etc. Why are we talking about the song? It’s because the lyrics still apply for today. Today people are worried about the  future   even more.    Crisis and compassion   Owing to so many problems deeper than what it looks like, the search for   happiness   is even more! There is the Pandemic which has created fear of a different kind for the current generation. Exceptional  changes   need to take place, especially in terms of compassion. People are becoming easily selfish and segregat...

Happiness and your Mental Health

Depression has affected more than 264 million people— yet it can be tough for some people who live with it to find the resources they want. Whether it’s a safe space to share your feelings anonymously, useful self-care methods, or the latest in mental health research, you should know that you aren’t alone. It’s a  better world  when everyone is in it together, fighting away.  Your happiness depends on your mental health. No amount of material gains will satiate it. Money is a temporary object for fulfilling happiness, but real mental health is finding contentment within no matter what the circumstances stand. Your  future   and your past are not there, the only thing is the present.  Eradicating mental health issues such as anxiety and depression would raise happiness by 20%, whereas eliminating poverty would boost happiness quotient by only 5%. In other words, handling your mental health problems would be four times more helpful at increasing happine...

How to Make a Better World?

Helen Keller once said, "I am only one, but still I am one; I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and just because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do." Here are some ways to create the necessary  changes .  Identify the humanity of other people and respect their dignity   Knowingly, realize that the destitute man you pass on the street every day is, in fact, a human. Through choices of his own or situations out of his control, he ended up in these circumstances, and that makes him no less human. Warmly greet him and say hello. Your greeting could bring  love   and  happiness  feelings to his heart, and help heal the world one person at a time. Treat citizens as equals, no matter how you construe their social standing.    Conserve water   The amount of water we use is unbelievable. Taking long showers and letting the tap run as you brush your teeth are luxuries that ...

What is a Meaningful Life?

Some people seem to spend their whole lives disgruntled, in search of a reason, a  positive   purpose. Philosopher Iddo Landau advocates that all of us have everything we need for a significantly meaningful existence. A meaningful life is one in which there are enough aspects of adequate value, and pointless life is one in which there is not a satisfactory number of aspects of sufficient value.  Simplicity    For a life to be precious, or important, it needn’t have to be unique. Believing that specialness is tied to meaning is another error many people make. This mistaken belief leads some people to unreasonably see their lives as inadequately meaningful and to miss ways of enhancing meaning in life. They forget the  power of now   and this  gift of life .    We move, we meet new kind people, have fresh experiences, bump into new ideas, and age. As we change, our values alter, and so does our sense of purpose in life, which w...

Understanding the Notion of Common Good

Have you ever wondered why common good is important for a certain new beginning ? Let’s start with the basic definition of “ common good ”. As a philosophical idea, the common good is best understood as part of a surrounding model for practical and realistic reasoning between the members of a political community. The common good is a significant notion in political philosophy since it plays a central role in philosophical expression about the public and private dimensions of public life. The happiness , future , love is connected to common good. In normal political discourse, the “common good” refers to those facilities—whether cultural, material, or institutional—that the members of a society or community give to all members to fulfill a relational duty they all have to be concerned for certain interests that they have in common. Some examples include liberal democracy for road systems, safety, and security of the society, transportation system, etc.  Applying it in...

Meditation and Reading for Inner Peace and Happiness

Did you know that meditation helps eliminate negativity? Studies have shown that there has been a modest change in anxiety, depression, and pain because of meditation and mindfulness. Mindfulness-based therapy has also shown some kind of improved results. The  changes  have helped people see the world in a better way leading to  new beginnings .  The year of 2020   This world is seeing a lot of pessimistic incidents. The year 2020 has been giving us big surprises of different kinds and different parts of the world. With the pandemic around, protests, wars, and several other unknown individual personal problems, it is getting heavier to breathe each day. There is immense worry about the  future . Hence it is important to prioritize what you see and what you believe.    Books of humour and philosophy   The internet is a dangerous world. It is not for the faint-hearted. There is news coverage of all kinds that one wouldn’t want t...

The World after Coronavirus- It’s a New Beginning

We all know how this worldwide pandemic changed lives for many. For some, it’s been a roller coaster ride, for others, not so much. But we can safely say that it has changed everyone’s life- from a toddler to the elderly people, it has brought many life-altering   changes .    The Negative aspects   While many have the money for food, shelter, medicines, equipment, the internet, the basics to live a comfortable life, most of the population doesn’t have it. They are struggling for information, cannot afford certain basic things, have lost their jobs, and are ignored by the filthy rich. It may not sound good, but this is reality. For many, this is a very hard time mentally too. People staying under one roof have lost  happiness ,  a   stable   future ,  even  Love .    There are rising cases of alcohol abuse, domestic violence, divorces, depression, and anxiety. There is frustration, miscommunication amongst the house...

Changing Perspectives for the Common Good

There are so many incidents in life that change our perspective now and then. Some of us are rigid to just one opinion while others are open to many possibilities. This is the real  gift of life   that makes us who we are. While everyone is entitled to their opinion, it doesn’t harm to know other's ideas and possibilities. What is  Emotional Intelligence ?  According to the Oxford Dictionary, it is “the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically”. Now, this is important to have good relationships with others and understand them better. This is also helpful to see their perspective on life. Emotional intelligence is important for leadership. And if you are the leader, you need to have an open mind to other’s viewpoints.  How does changing perspective help? It helps in a better understanding Being open to several viewpoints helps open doors to so many stor...

Little Things- Finding a Positive Perspective towards Life

You have two choices- become a cynic or see the brighter side of everything. The first comes with its own share of burdens in your life. If you are ready to accept and embrace it genuinely, then we are with you. But why is it always important to take the hard road? You can look for  happiness ,  a lovely  future ,  pure   Love ,  and a   better world   in a fine little ways.  Be observant   To find positivity in every aspect of life, this is the number one rule. You have got to be the person who observes more. Look out for changing patterns, colors, clouds, leaves, someone’s smile, behavior. Feel the taste of the food, a person’s touch, smell that smoked pizza. This helps in being in the present too- the  Power of Now .   For example- If you see a beggar on the road smiling away, think about how it might have happened and how these things make for a lovely life in a bigger picture. An elderly may give you blessings ...

Individuality and purpose of Life

Ever wondered what do you wish for out of life? Do you identify with this  giftof life ? A lot of people have difficulties answering this question. We all need our philosophy in life or we risk drifting, and answering to random stimuli and information with little to no impact on our long-term goals. A philosophy of life is largely a vision or attitude towards life and the purpose of it. Human actions are limited by time and death. But we stop thinking about it. We fill up our time with mere distractions, never to ask whether they are of any significance, whether we value them. Without personal beliefs, we end up living without a direction towards a  better world .  Having a Purpose is life-changing   Living without purpose is perilous. Nothing gives a person true peace,  happiness , love ,  inner wholeness in a distinct understanding of where they are heading. Robert Bryne once said, “The purpose of life is a life of purpose.”   To get some...

Bring Happiness, Love In Your Life- Have A New Beginning

We are living in a fragile world of violence and deceit. It is more than what we know and what we want to hear. These trying times mean having to go through a lot of mental stress. The  future  seems bleak and no matter how  positive  you are, you as a human do falter. We are only humans that need the closure of a different kind sometimes. We get tired of seeing negativity around us and resort to dangerous activities hence. Say no to Drugs and Alcohol   The frustration crops up gradually leaving no room for patience. This leads to severe blame games and false promises. You feel like making certain  changes   and try to look for another perspective. Humans tend to resort to drinks and drugs that shouldn’t be a way of life.  Some even go to depression and forget about this Gift of life, the universe has to offer. Indulging in such activities leads to physical abuse at some homes too. The world is a destructive place, but you shouldn’t give...

Books And Blogs To Nourish Your Soul And Have A Better World

There is so much that life has to offer at every path. For those who seek to know the little intricacies of life, they always have to look inwards. The introspection is much enquired in today’s age of fast and furious existence. One may think to gather self –help books, read blogs on  Future , Love, Changes, New beginning , Power of Now,  and  positivity . If they do not have people to guide them  Words are for everyone. The Last Hope Generation ® speaks about how to overcome the difficulty in life. Several blogs revolve around  emotional intelligence .    How does reading help?   ·          Reading about different topics and different genres help create an improved thought process. They inculcate the habit of questioning things of life. They enable us to go deeper into the world of imagination.    ·          Focused mind- Apart from the abov...