Month: January 2015

The concept of reciprocation entails giving back in response to receiving. Often, we petition God for wishes to be fulfilled, and then take actions in the name of God. When we label someone as generous, it typically signifies their response to blessings received. They might not hold beliefs in God but are engaged in what could be considered godly deeds.

Even for an atheist doctor or scientist, a lack of understanding of the placebo effect indicates an incomplete knowledge base. In the face of such knowledge gaps, it’s unwise to outright dismiss phenomena that surpass current comprehension.

Each individual retains the right to their beliefs. Personally, I interpret God as the provider of the life-sustaining oxygen, which I rely on uncontrollably. This interpretation extends to the care my parents provided during my vulnerable years and actions that benefit humanity, such as charitable donations or efforts to preserve endangered species. Acts of saving lives through medical breakthroughs or preventive measures against natural disasters can also be seen as manifestations of God through human endeavors.

Acknowledging the interdependence between humans and the essential elements for life, like oxygen, underscores the presence of a divine force in our existence. Our educational systems often diminish the significance of humanity within the larger picture, sometimes portraying God as an external entity detached from human involvement. Yet, in reality, the sustenance of any divine concept relies on human existence, similar to how the human body’s survival depends on cellular functions.

Reflecting on a piece I wrote in Punjabi, it illustrates the inherent connection between individuals, akin to the positive and negative charges of electric wires. The absence of one negates the existence of the other. Similarly, if light fails to illuminate my nights, darkness envelops not only me but also the other side.

If you were to buy into everything that’s sold to you, you’d essentially be adhering to the dictates of your belonging group. In today’s societies, there’s a prevailing notion that life resembles a mountain, and individuals are encouraged to keep climbing. The higher you ascend, the more respect, admiration, and envy you’ll garner, regardless of any personal suffering you endure along the way. However, if you persist in climbing despite your unhappiness, poor health, and awareness of mortality, your sense of belonging becomes uncontrollable, necessitating a balance with the sense of freedom.

This triangular dynamic revolves around Man, the Sense of Belonging, and the Sense of Freedom, which I’ll delve into later. For now, let’s focus on Health, Happiness, and Success. Following the philosophy of the triangle, a competent CEO should possess the skill to manage and harmonize their life with free will. You might excel as a CEO of a company, but if you can’t maintain equilibrium in your personal life, you’re failing as the CEO of your own life. Don’t sacrifice your well-being and joy because without them, success is hollow, and as a mortal, you must relish the journey. In life’s brevity, happiness stands as the most precious treasure one can amass. No matter how high you ascend, it’ll never suffice, as time is finite.