Wisdom Nuggets

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Chess Olympiad gets underway in Chennai in a couple of weeks from now. This intellectual board game has lots to offer in terms of strategies which can be easily related to our daily life experiences. The board has 64 squares and 32 playing pieces occupy their respective positions at the start of the game. As the game proceeds, a minimum of 50% of the board space is always available for the pieces to get moved according to the players’ strategies. The availability of this minimum free space allows for countless playing strategies and makes it a fascinating sport.

Human mind and intellect is like a classic chessboard. There is a never ending tussle between positive and negative tendencies vying to take control of our personality. Our mental and intellectual efficiencies can be enhanced only if there is atleast 50% free space like in the game of chess. The biggest challenge for us is not lack of mental space. The question is how do we go about strategically countering the negative tendencies within, by using our positive approaches.

This blog can be used as a point to ponder for Gyaan Nugget # 36, given in Chapter 2. Revisit your strategies to spread positivity and weaken the negative tendencies. FRIDAY GYAAN is available in Amazon in both ebook and paperback versions – Visit Website http://www.authorshankar.com)

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Gyaan Nugget # 54 describes the various systems of a human body that make them the greatest miracle within. Let us have a look at the ultimate design of a seamless tube network inside us.

Seamless steel tube manufacturing is a highly specialized technical process in which a tube is extruded from a hot billet into the required diameter and length. The manufacturing plant involves heavy investment since it requires a high degree of automation and precision quality controls. The seamless tube length generally varies from 20 feet to 40 feet.

Now coming to the natural seamless tube network comprising arteries, veins and capillaries which deliver oxygenated blood from the heart to every nook and corner of our body. It also dutifully brings back the deoxygenated blood from all parts of the body back to the heart. The tubes are not only seamless but also porous enough to allow the diffusion of nutrients and gases selectively. No seam – No joint – No leakage – No breakage during the entire lifetime. The length of this network is around 60,000 miles (That means it is more than twice the earth’s circumference).

As a glowing tribute to this magnificent seamless tube technology within us, what changes can we bring about in our lifestyle and food habits from now on? FRIDAY GYAAN is available in Amazon in both ebook and paperback versions – Visit Website http://www.authorshankar.com)

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There might be a variation in the duration and intensity of the peaks and valleys in our lives. Since they are inevitable, one needs to devise specific ways to encounter them.

People approach the good and bad situations in 2 different ways:

1. Being grateful and acknowledging the support of fellow human beings during good times. Introspecting and learning one’s lessons during bad times.
2. Taking credit for themselves during favorable situations and blaming the external world for the unfavorable ones.

Each one of us would have been toggling between the two ways during our lifetime. Take some time to deeply reflect on their pros and cons. Determine which of them will be beneficial in the long run. This blog is relevant to Gyaan Nugget # 49. FRIDAY GYAAN is available in Amazon in both ebook and paperback versions – Visit Website http://www.authorshankar.com)

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Gyaan Nugget # 54 is about the greatest miracle within us. I am sure you would be reflecting upon many aspects of the miracle at appropriate moments in your life. The power trinity is unique to human beings and is a blessing which needs to be utilized for making our best contributions.

1. Power to desire
2. Power to know
3. Power to act

Let us say your aim is to be the best gardener in the world. As a gardener, you must have the motivation (desire) to be the best. You must be aware of the essential aspects of gardening (knowledge). Last but not the least, you must have the adequate skills to apply your knowledge (action). You cannot be the best in your chosen profession if there is imbalance in the power trinity.

Take a step back and revisit all your current endeavors. The power trinity is a delicate triangle, which needs to be synchronized in order to obtain the best results. Identify the power which is blocking your great potential and address it suitably. FRIDAY GYAAN is available in Amazon in both ebook and paperback versions – Visit Website http://www.authorshankar.com)

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Have you seen the working of a hydraulic excavator in a construction site? It is a fascinating sight to observe the flexibility of the machine elements, while it effortlessly digs and dumps a huge load onto the dump trucks. What we miss to remember is the counterweight on the other side, which balances and provides stability to the machine. It is a heavy cast iron block, which is designed suitably to match the working load.

Our sparkling efforts in our lives may lead us into a position of power, fame and wealth. The status will become meaningful, only if our achievements are balanced by a set of counterweights called gratitude and compassion. Designing the counterweights and using them optimally is also a vital skillset.

Compare your situations in your life wherein you were accomplishing without ‘counterweights’ and with them. Observe the differences closely. This is a point to ponder related to Chapter 3. FRIDAY GYAAN is available in Amazon in both ebook and paperback versions – Visit Website http://www.authorshankar.com)