by Aseem Gupta | Mar 18, 2021 | Philosophy
At fifteen, Miyamoto Musashi embarked on his musha shugyō—a warrior’s pilgrimage. This solitary journey took him across the rugged terrains of feudal Japan, where he honed his swordsmanship and tested his mettle in countless duels. No entourage, no patronage, just a...
by Aseem Gupta | Mar 11, 2021 | Philosophy
What if the very effort to escape dissatisfaction is the reason we remain trapped in it? Imagine trying not to think of a pink elephant. As soon as you attempt to suppress that image, it stubbornly lodges itself in your mind. The harder you try to banish it, the more...
by Aseem Gupta | Mar 9, 2021 | Philosophy
Death is the one certainty we all share, yet it remains the most elusive topic in our lives—whispered about in shadows, avoided in conversations, and feared in silence. But what if confronting death head-on is the key to truly living? Beyond the dread and finality...
by Aseem Gupta | Mar 9, 2021 | Self-Development
In a culture obsessed with saying “yes” — to opportunities, experiences, and connections — the simple power of saying “no” often gets overlooked. We equate freedom with endless possibilities, believing that keeping all doors open leads to fulfillment. But what if true...
by Aseem Gupta | Mar 8, 2021 | Psychology
Failure isn’t the opposite of success — it’s the essential path that leads us there. Yet, in a culture obsessed with perfection and instant achievement, failure feels like a dirty word, something to be feared and avoided at all costs. What if we flipped that script?...
