Positivity Weekly

Hello again, fellow Peekers (Positivity Seekers). This week’s theme is change. Change for the better. Change for variety and happiness. Our lives are filled with things that remain the same and things that constantly change. And we have enough reasons to be thankful for both those categories of things, right? This week, let’s celebrate change. News from the public domain The racist un-divide When a so-called mainstream Indian calls a person from the Indian North-East chinki , he simultaneously insults three geographies. Not only does he insult the Chinese ( chinki is slang for Chinese) and the unique and diverse culture found in our North-East, he also insults the open and assimilating nature intrinsic to most Indians. And yet, instances of chinki insults are on the rise. Or are they? This video tells us that many Indians no longer tolerate bigots. A sliver of change While caste is a major determinant in Indian elections, it is especially so in Rajasthan, w...

Good times to you, fellow Peeker (Positivity Seeker). Have you noticed how so many volumes of Positivity Weekly follow a beautiful theme? We don’t plan for this to happen. It just does. Almost as if the world is saying, “Let’s see… what should you learn this week?” This week’s stories are all about attitude. It’s a reiteration of the idea that there really is no solid reality external to us. We chisel our own realities with our thoughts. And our attitude determines our thoughts. So sit back, relax, and be prepared to feel gratitude for the positive attitudes you will now be exposed to. News from the public domain Iranian mother spares son’s killer Letting go doesn’t come easy to many. And resentment is the ultimate refuge of the weak. Blaming others for one’s unhappiness, cursing them, spreading malice about them… these are kneejerk acts of people who believe that, when they have been wronged, others must suffer. Contrast that with this Iranian mother who pardon...

Hello Peeker (short for Positivity Seeker!!). How was your week? If it was as great as mine, maybe you’d like to continue the streak with peeks into windows of positivity. If your week wasn’t so great, well, then here’s your chance to turn it around. Begin with staring into these windows. They offer lovely views. News from the public domain World’s best acts of defiance Defiance is a beautiful thing, isn’t it? Telling the ultra powerful that their repressive acts must stop, even if only for a moment, is the ultimate manifestation of the human spirit, I’d think. And here’s a list of 10 inspiring moments of defiance from world history. The Who’s Who of despots are featured in it. Naturally. Starting a better life How do you do that? Well, one way is to cease crazy, self-destructive, self-loathing patterns of behaviour. While we all theoretically know what these patterns are, here’s a handy amalgamation of 30 such patterns . Enjoy! A humorous look at future racial r...

Hello, my dear fellow positivity seeker. Do you feel ready to soak into a tub of lovely developments? If yes, then please splash in… News from the public domain The Kindness Boomerang If any video has garnered more than 12 million views on YouTube, chances are that it’s worth watching. And this Kindness Boomerang video certainly is worth watching. In fact, the concept espoused in this video – positivity begets positivity – is at the heart of our Positivity Weekly newsletter. Muslims celebrate Ugadi at Kadapa temple For the past 300 years, countless Muslims have offered Ugadi (New year) prayers at the Hindu temple of Lord Venkateswara in Kadapa (Andhra Pradesh). An interesting legend is behind this phenomenon. But what’s truly heartening is that rigid divisions melt away in the right contexts. This two-year-old Times of India article makes for happy reading.. Life becomes worth living with a hug In 1995, Brielle and Kyrie Jackson were born 12 weeks premature. A...