Positivity Weekly

Hi there. Hope you have been revelling in the goodness that is the Universe. A small portion of that goodness is distilled in this volume of Positivity Weekly. You know, we don’t start any volume seeking a theme. Sometimes, a theme simply emerges from the cocoon of research and compilation. This week’s theme seems to be “twists in normal tales”. Hope you enjoy reading these stories as much as we enjoyed bringing them to you. News from the public domain Reality versus fantasy There is the fantasy of love. And then there is the reality of love. Experience them juxtaposed here . The time to be happy is NOW Remember Stephen Fry who played the unflappable Jeeves in the Jeeves and Wooster series? The smart guy featured in BBC? Well, even if you don’t who he is, you will know the wisdom of his words in this video . Some people attend arduous workshops to be given this message. All you need to do is spend 3 minutes engrossed in Fry’s assessment of how we derive meani...

Good times to you, friend. We revert to our original format in this volume. Straight-shot arrows of positive developments from here and there.  This week's theme is surprise. Events that startle us. In a pleasing way, of course. Enjoy! News from the public domain Brain implants of the future As a technology, cochlear implants are already 3 decades old. The same thought – that a machine can be used to receive external stimuli in a decipherable manner – is now at the core of brain implants. Now, interpreting a paralyzed brain’s intent is looking more feasible each passing day. In fact, the future resembles science fiction – it consists of skills that can be downloaded into the brain and thoughts that no longer need to be articulated. The future is a place where physical challenges and disease-related handicaps will be mitigated to a large extent. This Wall Street Journal article offers some glimpses of such a future. A role that changed a life Whoopi Gold...

Hello again, my friend. This is the most unusual Positivity Weekly till date. This volume covers stories that, at first and second glance, seem absolutely un-positive. It’s in the re-reading and re-analyzing that we see the spark of inspiration within. Take for instance the gruesome world of child trafficking. Can a few stories of liberation alter our mindset? Well, decide for yourself. Also, how can a father’s protest of the R-word (read: RETARDED) lead to anything positive? That’s for you to read and discover. My personal favourite is the one about the schizophrenic woman. Her story is likely rattle you. Why this change in tone? Well, just to remind ourselves that life offers more than marshmallows and cotton candy. Our newsletter usually deals with smooth joy and evident beauty. But in this issue, we will learn to see the innate beauty in cacti. News from the public domain Triumphing against sex trafficking 7 stories collected over 2 decades. Trust the New York...

Praise be to you. Another week has gone by. Many challenges came your way. You survived. I’m guessing you even triumphed a few times. Would you like to recharge your soul? For I have a few heartwarming stories just for you. Enjoy! News from the public domain Let’s unearth the magic within amazing relationships A man spent a whole year travelling and meeting ridiculously happy couples. He wanted to find out the secret behind successful romantic relationships. His findings have been distilled in this article measuring a mere 950 words. Apparently, it’s that simple. Not surprisingly, the most important ingredient for a happy romantic relationship is… self-love! A compelling non-duality Would you like to perceive the “other” as a mythical creature that exists only as your illusion? Do you need help in wanting to love everybody alike? Does the notion of universal unity seem desirable but impractical? Sometimes, fiction helps us get proper anchorage in such chal...