Tid Bit from My Diary

  When I published the previous post on why we need meditation, I didn’t imagine life would underline it so poignantly so soon. Just a few days later, we lost a dear friend — someone who epitomised life, laughter, and warmth. Now, meditation feels even more urgent — not as a philosophy, but as a lifeline. It has calmed my mind for years, but now it feels like a calling — to share, to remind others that peace of mind is no longer a luxury; it’s survival. Contrary to what many believe, meditation is not religion, and it is not complicated. Despite its Indian origin, I learned it from a Turkish colleague — sitting quietly in my parked car. She shared what she had learned from an Indian guru: the simple art of following the breath. That’s how meditation truly spreads — one calm soul passing the flame of awareness to another. In the early days, meditation can feel confusing.  What am I doing?  or even  Am I doing anything at all? Well, that’s the precise point — not to do...

  Photo by Felipe Borges: https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-meditating-on-rock-2597205/ My heart cries every other day when I read about young people collapsing in the gym, in the office, or taking their own lives — unable to cope with the pressure. That is when we see the need to wonder: How do some people remain calm and composed? How do they keep their focus when everything around them feels chaotic? How do they manage to stay present while so many others sink into the past or drift toward the future? We spend our waking hours juggling thoughts, deadlines, and notifications. Our minds run faster than our bodies ever could. Even in moments of rest, our thoughts rarely stop spinning — replaying the past or rehearsing the future. It’s no wonder so many of us feel restless, distracted, and unable to truly live in the moment. There are many reasons for this modern unease, and some are more severe than others. First,  information overload  — we consume more in a day than o...