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Parth Sawhney

the two pains

Not all pains are created equal. There are two types of pains: the good pain and the bad pain. The good one helps us grow; it makes us antifragile. It stretches us and in the process we become better and stronger. It pushes our boundaries and takes us to new

the one constant

The situations and circumstances around us will keep changing with time. This a given, there is no way around it. Nothing is permanent and we cannot fight change — change is constant. It’s naive to try and control other people and circumstances to adapt to our way of living. It

the value of tough times

Yes, life will punch us in the face when we’re riding the wave of success. No matter how wealthy or influential we become, there’s always a chance that we will hit rock bottom. Sometimes due to circumstances, sometimes due to bad luck and sometimes because of our own

the minimalist abundance

Abundance is not about seeking and acquiring more. It’s much easier to simply change our mind and our perspective. Often times, tapping into the abundance mindset is all about tinkering with our consumption. Some of us believe that we have a ‘need’ to consume more, because that is what

the paradox of extremity

Extremity can be both good and bad. On one hand it can get things moving and bring a significant change in our lives, on the other, it can wreak havoc and make our journey perilous and cause us unnecessary discomfort and pain. In contrast, moderation is always a sound strategy

channels of creativity

Creativity may require talent, but it’s habit that breathes life into it. We need to become aware of and appreciate our creative prowess as a human first, and nurture and protect it. We need to build an unwavering commitment towards its exploration and expansion. Creativity has many layers, and

the silver lining

It’s tough to put a positive spin to adversities and hardships that we have faced or are going through presently. But the truth of the matter is that whatever has happened has brought us here. If our soul is strong and if we are wiser then it’s because

the fortress of shame

Our obsessions and fear of letting go if not tamed can eventually lead to shame. Hoarding is a serious problem and its root cause is that we are too scared to part from our things. Why do we cling to objects and relationships in our lives even when they don’

meditation naps

Between bursts of tasks that are mentally and creatively demanding, it’s advisable to take breaks to recover. You can add another layer of rejuvenation that can make you feel refreshed and replenished in a short time frame by taking (what I call) meditation naps. It’s a quick mindfulness

minimalism is not deprivation

Many people think minimalism is denying ourselves to acquire things. This is far from the truth. The reason for this faulty thinking is the fact that the minimalist movement has led to a juvenile competition among its practitioners — The one owns less wins. The best part about minimalism is that