In the recent San Bernardino shootings, the swift action of law enforcement officers and personnel is a text book heroic act. Our Salutes to these Brave women and men. Innocent lives were lost (our Prayers to their families) but the law enforcement prevented further damage and saved lives. It is the pinnacle of giving…giving themselves, putting their chests on the frontline to save the innocent, and, at the same time under such dire circumstances, fearlessly consoling the affected people in … [Read more...]

Continuing on the Giving series of dailyReflection, let’s reflect upon the importance of Gratitude, described as one of the best qualities that bestows immense benefits on us for our well-being. The word gratitude originates from the Latin word gratus, which means pleasing, thankful or grateful. The feeling of gratitude occurs at two levels. First, feeling gratitude for ourselves, for everything we have now. Second, expressing the feeling to others, who contributed to our happiness in some … [Read more...]

Great women and men, of past and present, originating from various regions of the world, have emphasized on the importance of Giving as a means of our happiness. They have been consistently giving this message, through their sayings and actions, since time immemorial. Why this emphasis on the simple act of Giving? What impact does it have on our lives and our happiness? Well, the latest science has found a major cause, which makes us behave certain ways. Scientists say the powerful hormone, … [Read more...]