The Splash of Wisdom

It is a common sight in India to see mothers and grandmothers handing out ajwain seeds to family members who have an upset stomach. Carom seeds or bishop's weed also known as ajwain is a common herb found in Indian households and is well known for properties that make it one of the most used home remedies. But other than being a good digestive aid, it has a number of other health benefits. Here are some of them:  1. Beat indigestion and flatulence: Ajwain is packed with tahymol. In fact it's the only plant in the world with the highest amount of thymol. This chemical is very effective in helping the stomach release gastric juices that speed up digestion. It is known to help in cases of indigestion, flatulence, nausea and relieve colicky pain in babies. Tip: Boil a teaspoon of the seeds in a cup of water till it is reduced to half, strain and drink this water for instant relief. Another good remedy for nausea is to take a teaspoonful of the seed and wrap it in a beetle leaf. Pla...

Life positions are basic beliefs about self and others, which are used to justify decisions and behaviour.  Berne in his Book  “I’m OK, you’re OK,”  says the ideal life position to attain is that which puts you in a position to satisfy your needs while being happy that others are able to satisfy their needs. So for all the naysayers of win-win out there who have not bought into Nash and his win-win thinking, pause for a minute and explore Berne and his “I’m OK, you’re OK” mind-set.  Very early experiences of the infant play a deciding role in the establishing  of that person's life position.  Once it is decided upon, a person's life position influences how she thinks, feels,  acts, and relates with others. There are four basic life positions: Position 1. I am OK -- You're OK. Position 2. I'm OK -- You're not-OK. Position 3. I'm not-OK -- You're OK. Position 4. I'm not-OK -- You're not-OK. Eric Berne in his book, “What Do You Say After You Say Hello”,...

Once in Persia reigned a king, Who upon his signet ring Graved a maxim true and wise, Which, if held before his eyes, Gave him counsel at a glance Fit for every change and chance. Solemn words, and these are they, “Even this shall pass away.” Trains of camels through the sand Brought him gems from Samarcand; Fleets of galleys through the seas Brought him pearls to match with these; But he counted not his gain Treasures of the mine or main; “What is wealth?” the king would say; “Even this shall pass away.” ‘Mid the revels of his court, At the zenith of his sport, When the palms of all his guests Burned with clapping at his jests, He, amid his figs and wine, Cried, “O loving friends of mine; Pleasures come, but not to stay, ‘Even this shall pass away. Lady, fairest ever seen, Was the bride he crowned his queen. Pillowed on his marriage bed, Softly to his soul he said: “Though no bridegroom ever pressed Fairer bosom to his breast, Mortal flesh must come to clay Even this shall pass away.”...