Once upon a time, a large family with many children and grandchildren was an aspiration of many. Where did that aspiration go? Continue reading The Wealth of Children | A Modern Musing on Santana Lakshmi
This phenomenon has been described as unprecedented in human history. It brings with it considerable changes in the needs of the population as well as its capacity as a whole. Continue reading The Ageing Population | A Demographic Phenomenon of the 21st Century
Is it ‘better’ to follow social structures that are established? In certain institutions, there are ceremonies, rituals and so on that reflect the core values of the establishment. Continue reading The Tried-and-Tested Way | Benefits and Dangers of the Trodden Path
When we refuse to change, our inner Mother begins to fight back. Continue reading Our Inner Mother | To Survive and To Thrive
Despite the commonly held belief that intellectual development peaks during youth and then slowly declines with age, this worldview may be too simplistic. Continue reading The Art of Blooming Late | The Gifts of the Adult Years
The purpose of their work was not only to entertain, but also to encourage in their patrons a curiosity regarding the true meaning of life. Continue reading The Learned Courtesan | The Artisans and Entertainers of the Ancient and Medieval World
The quest for meaningful work is one of the biggest challenges of the 21st century. Continue reading I Live The Dream | The Quest for Meaningful Work
They call it an enterprise because to do it, you had to be enterprising. And who better to be enterprising with than a spouse? Continue reading The Matriarch and The Patriarch | The Family Business as a Vocation
The quest to be a more humane society can only happen when we treat minority groups with the same love and the same sense of compassion that we extend to ‘our own’. Continue reading Leadership Spotlight | The Persecution of Minorities
How many members are there in your community? This is not a trick question. Continue reading The Creation of a World Community | A Story of Diversity and Divisiveness
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