Personality Themes

Photo by  Chris Benson  on  Unsplash If you wish people show interest in listening to you, do not forget to keep your speaking as simple as possible. The greatest myth is that sophistication in speech attracts people. Rather, as affirmed by Leonardo da Vinci, simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. There is nothing like a simple language that makes people wanting to listen. At the same time a simple language need not exclude the content of a great thought or idea. The power of simple language lies in its ability to convey grand ideas in unsophisticated manner to express humility. Even complex thoughts should be presented in the simplest words in a manner easily comprehensible by everyone. Nonetheless, it is not as simple as it is said. Simplicity in language is a rare art that needs great practice to achieve mastery; the practice of having the genuine interest of reaching the listener through every word you utter. Knowingly or unknowingly, you may ten...

Photo by  Fares Hamouche  on  Unsplash Controlling the mind is like catching air with your hand. When we like to be rational, the mind plays the game of emotions. When we want to tread the path of righteousness, it makes us impulsively commit the wrong. When you want to rise up to the higher standards, it is attached to the inferior modes. In spite of all these, you can control your mind and be calm, composed, and happy. The way to achieve this is to make friends with your mind. Take time to know your mind better. Learn to communicate with your mind. Slowly convince your mind on what is good to you in the long term. Persuade the mind on how remaining steadfast on the path of principles could make your life worthwhile. Your mind is the key that locks you up in problems when it turns towards negativity. The same key, your mind, can free you from problems when it turns towards positivity. Hence your own mind can be your worst enemy if it lowers you. The same...

Photo by  Sian Cooper  on  Unsplash Once, an ant compared itself with an elephant to find itself too small and got into worry. His friend pointed out the real strengths in the ant, "You may be small in one aspect, but you are incomparably big in many: you are purpose-driven, excellent team-player, service-minded, and hard worker. You are one and only of your kind in God's creation!" Thus, the ant became happy again and sang, "I am not small; I am different...I am unique... I am special." Many times we get into the habit of comparing ourselves with others in terms of material possessions, lifestyle, or success. It only leads to unhappiness and affect our confidence upon finding ourselves lacking. Sometimes we may even feel depressed, discontented, jealous, or hateful. The actual problem lies in our way of thinking. If we revisit out thoughts, we can easily solve the problem. Here are a few ways of overcoming the habit of comparing and the associ...