Inspiring Positivity
Discover books for children, young adults and adults that use the reality of society to shape young minds with entertaining stories that are not just escapist fantasies.
Inspire Positivity
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Only If One Could Manage Obsession… Insights from Ancient Wisdom
IntroductionRecently, I attended a gathering of fellow retirees to celebrate a festival. Such occasions are meant to be filled with joy and warmth, yet many of us found ourselves discussing the release of arrears related to pension adjustments. It struck me as odd because, for most of us, there wasn’t an immediate need for this…
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The Stress of Decision-Making in a World of Endless Choices: From Scarcity to Overload
Decision-making in the modern world has changed dramatically over the past fifty years, particularly in urban settings where consumer options have expanded beyond anyone’s wildest expectations. As a child, I remember having just one small box of locally made toys, while many of my friends had only a bat and ball or no toys at…
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“Ask Not What Parents Have Done for You…”
In Hindu thought, parents are central to a child’s life, symbolizing security, love, care, and guidance. Parents provide the foundation for a child’s growth, and this respect for them is deeply rooted in Hindu scriptures. A powerful example is found in the Taittiriya Upanishad (Shikshavalli, Chapter 11), a significant text of Hindu philosophy. One verse…
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Restoring Bond between Youth and Diwali Traditions
As we celebrate Diwali today, I thought of writing an expanded version of the blog I wrote in Hindi yesterday on a highly relevant topic: The Weakening Bond between India’s Youth and Traditions. The younger generation is increasingly becoming unfamiliar with their own traditions. There are several reasons for this. The primary reason is that…
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Insincerity: Thy name is Human
Introduction The human mind is arguably the most complex part of the body. Unlike other beings, who use their brains primarily for survival—satisfying hunger, thirst, and caring for their young—humans harbour deep-rooted desires for one-upmanship, dominance, control, and superiority over others. It’s common to see wide gaps between promises and actions, between intentions and their…
About the author
Vijay Kumar Dhingra, a retired water Resources Engineer shares his fervent passion for driving positive changes in the society through these tales crafted for young people.
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