The Monkey Mind

A Festival is an event or a series of events that is the symbol of celebration, of bringing together people, not only of the same origin but also people from different walks of life. Rich or poor, whatever the background they have or the circumstance they are in when it comes to the festival, it aims to create harmony despite the disparate realities, such as an invoking feeling of belonging as of different colors in the Mandala.   It is an intangible heritage based on either a place or a part of the distant past i.e. the history of a race or distinct religion or a culture standing alone or blended with time. Needless to say, it is not only important for those of the native origin but also to those people who are willing to be part of social enjoyment of a unique cultural experience that is not their own just for the sake of celebrating, just for the sake of being in the moment. In the Nepalese context, Dashain , as well as Tihar,   is one of the most important ones (not only for bei

The Himalayas have always stood tall and firm, and likewise, Nepalese people from time immemorial have shown their unshakable pride by wearing the typical Dhakatopi which represents the majestic natural phenomena for which Nepal is known worldwide. Likewise, the Light of Asia, the historical Buddha; Gautama was born in the once beautiful garden of Lumbini of Nepal which is one of the holiest places of Buddhism. Furthermore, the rich bio-diversity, cultural heritages, and the unique lifestyles of the Nepalese people living together as a melting pot bring a spontaneous charm that is rarely seen elsewhere.   However, it is not the high mountains, nor the famous holy places like Lumbini which makes Nepal so beautiful, it is the people, the warm smile so often mentioned in most of the travelogue of travelers, that makes it so. In other words in the modern terminology; hospitality. Smile is the universal language transcending continents and barrier of nationality/culture/language. The

(PC: https://alopescoaching.com/life-transition/ ) Life is not a one-way smooth journey, it cannot be life without going through changes; its ups and downs, the times of turbulence, and those of rare respite in between. Change; is inevitable and with it arrives a string of problems. And problems, those that we need to face every day, challenges the limit we have set for ourselves that invisible line we believe we cannot rise from, for now. There is always, always the pursuit of something that is just next on the horizon, that complements our belief of inadequacy; the inability to be outspoken, the inability to perform as others do, and it is natural to have such thoughts, such moments of frustration, after all, we are still learning about ourselves; our mind, our relationships and all the chaotic part of us which we had gone through and will do so, on., And that pursuit is what makes us unique, different from each other, though in the surface, our intention seems same; to have a l