One of the best things I like about human beings is their need to belong, to connect with each other, to form support groups, and to come close to one another. No matter how hard we find to live with other human beings (our lives bear testimony to this fact), we still cannot live in isolation and loneliness. Community living is an inseparable part of our nature and contributes in innumerable ways to our growth as well as happiness.
Support from family and society
A child is born not only to the mother but to the entire family and extended family. It takes a whole village to raise a child, goes the adage. The baby grows on the attention, love, care, and affection showered upon it by the elders around it.
We all have fond memories of being cuddled by a grandparent, being given candies by an uncle, being told stories by an aunt, or being taken out by an elder brother or sister to play and have fun with. Our memories comprise good and bad times spent with near and dear ones, friends, relatives, neighbors, and acquaintances.
Even the most shy and introverted ones need someone close, with whom they can share their thoughts and feelings. Not only that, but we also inherit one of the most important aspects of our lives—our values and belief systems—too from the community we live in. Taking care of the elderly, being respectful to elders, women, and neighbors, and being helpful to others are deep-seated values that people inherit from their surroundings.
The flip side
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Miracles of Mount Maunganui
A hike to Mount Maunganui in New Zealand filled Rashi Bunny with a sense of awe and wonder equivalent to witnessing the glory of the Divine Himself
Navigating Your 20s: A Simple Guide
By embracing the tumultuous journey through her 20s, Abhilasha Srivastava learnt to triumph over the challenges encountered and carve the path for her future
Inducing Sweet Slumber
As we are well aware, lack of sound sleep can give rise to physical and mental problems. To ensure a good night's rest, you could follow the suggestions given by Jamuna Rangachari in the next few pages
Days for the Divine
Guided by her mentor Megha Bajaj, Meghana Acharya sends positive vibes into the Universe to ensure the well-being and success of others
Voices from the beyond
Near-Death Experiences (NDES) have long fascinated humanity-a glimpse beyond the veil, a sneak peek into the unknown that pulsates with wonders, mysteries and intrigue. Jamuna Rangachari takes us through the narrations of a few who went to the other side and returned to share in great detail what they experienced and how it transformed them
All for the best
An academic disaster turned opportunity led Rajeev Hallur to understand the jigsaw puzzle of life, initially incomprehensible to most of us
Many Lives, One Master
Dr Bijal Maroo probes into the enigmatic charisma of Swami Omkaranandaji to discover the story behind his uncanny healing powers
Modern art with a tribal touch
Gautam Bharati and Avani Jain, based in Dungarpur, Rajasthan saw the incredible ability and passion of tribals for arts and decided to do something about it.
Laugh your way to health
Rupa Bannur, a former IT professional turned holistic health coach from Bangalore began turning to laughter yoga in 2001 after she faced profound loss of precious family members.
Healing Hands
When Rupesh Budh Ahmedabad from was 15 years of age, he learnt meditation from his martial arts (Karate) teacher. His teacher also introduced him to Reiki as a healing modality that can cure with just a touch. He told him that advanced Reiki practitioners can cure even from a distance without touching.
