Ego and its depletion

Testing the ego

The human mind has enormous capacity to cogitate, ruminate as well as meditate. What we choose to do with our abilities is a personal decision. Research is increasingly corroborating the internal drive to perform actions, with enhanced prowess and energy to execute them. In other words, studying under pressure is a less probable predictor of success when compared to an inherent resolve to excel by putting in effort at free will. The mind can monetize on its energies by using free will; unlike forced conformity that depletes the mind of its essential faculties. Putting the mind to test by overworking it may not always have the best outcomes.

True apology

The family

Midst near and dear ones (particularly family), emotional expressivity is painless.  The silly jokes, senseless laughter, baseless banter and nonsensical outbursts; all seem permissible. We can laugh, cry, vent, scream, shout, demand, summon and share; effortlessly. There is seldom room for judgment and discrimination. You can be “yourself”, with strengths and shortcomings put together. The bonds of blood allow what may seem deplorable elsewhere…

Games people play

Ever encountered a time when the best of your friends seemed to not care? When your partner seemed like a stranger; mother a tyrant and father an enemy? The earth seemed to be rotating in the wrong direction, sun setting in the east and most questions remaining unanswered? Relationships seeming estranged for the minutest of reasons, often without any. And it all seemed like the world was playing games with you. Games you had no awareness of, hence no methods known, no rules identified, and no processes acknowledged. Of course winning such a game is out of the question. But knowing the games; more so being cognizant of their aims helps to play them better. Life can become interesting and indeed fun too!