The Values Workshop

This is the audio part of a video podcast. When push comes to shove, we feel equipped with our bias, our being and  what we are, because we have invested so much into it. But life does not  seem to care and punctures this 'bubble' of personality relentlessly.  With no answers coming forth from our traditional approach, we find  ourselves cornered. The question we ask here,...

This is the audio part of a video podcast. Convinced as we are about our path, our knowledge, and our sources, the  problem occurs when they fail to hold good in the light of what life  forces us to face. In those moments, the critical factor is whether we  are open minded enough and willing to hear and learn? Tough question,  and no easy answers here. Do check it out. For the...

This is the audio part of a video podcast. Any topic we pick up today to talk to anyone, it is easy to have a point  of view. We have information from many sources, we have thought about  it and come to a conclusion of sorts. The trouble is, this attitude  might stop us from accessing new knowledge about the subject. We discuss  this bias towards our own view and try and check...

This is the audio part of a video podcast. As much as fast pace thrills us, and makes the adrenaline rush within,  the constancy of a life like this, might take a toll if we are not  careful. Our guest talks about the health issues which his passion cost  him, and how he realized if he didn't slow down, he would burn out. Yet,  it is easier said than done. We sum up the things...

This is the audio part of a video podcast. Interesting though our jobs may be, important too, they may not be the  be-all and end-all of our existence. Success is what we all yearn for,  work for and are willing to sacrifice a lot of things to reach our  desired destination, but often we may realise the fun of the journey,  slowing down, pacing oneself might be much more useful...

This is the audio part of a video podcast. As our guest discusses his journey, we realize the deeper effects of our  jobs on our lives. As a writer, he takes us through the ups and downs  of his working, which is way beyond the romantic version of a creative  job, as most think. He also talks about how it affects his daily life,  and his inability to live the moment, because of...

This is the audio part of a video podcast. We have a fairly successful screenwriter and lyricist as a guest, who  gives us an insight to the difficulties which almost all contemporary  leaders in different professions face. His passion, dedication,  perspective and storytelling is a telling statement of how one can grow  in a very competitive environment. Yet, when he talks abo...

This is the audio part of a video podcast. We do talk about love. We do so in the context of ourselves as well. But  understanding what love is, even when it comes to treating ourselves  well is a lot of work. We need to let go of judgements and notions about  our own selves before we can accept and treat ourselves 'lovingly'. An  easy-going conversation ensues in this part as...

This is the audio part of a video podcast. Why do we withhold this critical dimension of love from ourselves? Do we  think we aren't good enough for love? What stops us? Is it being  fearful or critical or do we give up on ourselves too quickly? I and our  guest both discuss our journeys and find interesting stories within us.  See if you can relate to these. A wonderful conver...

This is the audio part of a video podcast. When we give liberally to strangers and people relatively unknown to us, what stops us from being as courteous with the immediate family or friends? Does the instinct of survival override every other concern? It is a deeply relevant point when studying love, and this part has quite a few interesting insights thrown up by our guest. Do check it out. For th...

This is the audio part of a video podcast. Avoiding traditional definitions, detailing her point of view with ample introspection, choosing the right words to communicate her point of view, our guest gives us an insight to what she thinks, is a simple answer to this difficult question. Apt Valentine's Day kind of  discussion or maybe a lot more? Do check it out. For more videos, check www.you...

This is the audio part of a video podcast. If you thought the answer to inadequacy is being successful, there is a chance you might be disappointed. Success has no way of reaching within you and clearing all the cobwebs of fear and doubt you have in your mind. The idea is to acknowledge the feeling, work out a pattern which systematically bears this negativity and come out stronger episode after e...

This is the audio part of a video podcast. Friends ditch us, families fight internally, and things happen which are  much more difficult than these to us. The feelings of being taken for  granted, stood up or seen as foolish hurt us, but what do we do? In  places where the situation is more complex than the unpleasant episode,  we quietly seethe inside, or carry the grudge with...

This is the audio part of a video podcast. Don't we all know times when we cannot give a satisfactory answer,  because our Truth demands so. In such a scenario, how should one tackle  the moment? Can we give the answer as it is, not bothering about how the  other person takes it, or the situation changes for the worse, or even  stay quiet, leading to more complications at a lat...

This is the audio part of a video podcast. Inadequacy hits us hard sometimes. Funnily though, it is not necessarily  in stressful times like when we are supposed to be in public, or about  to undertake a big task, it can simply be a story our minds believe in a  daily job, or anything we do on a regular basis. How does one handle  this feeling and manage to still do well? We di...

This is the audio part of a video podcast. Some times life puts us in situations which are difficult to manage. Our  minds may be decisive about our chosen route, but how do we convince  the others who are part of our journey as friends, family or  well-wishers? Sometimes, unforeseen circumstances provoke us to review  our planned course of action. What does one do in such a sc...

This is the audio part of a video podcast. Of course challenges will be there. Life is nothing without them. There  will be work, family, professional and personal pressures, friends,  other social requirements to be attended to, but what about the most  important component - the mind? Is it possible if we take care of this  single factor, attending to our calmness and composur...

This is the audio part of a video podcast. Paying the price of success in terms of loss of social life, or family  time, has often been the norm for many of us. Even when we decide to  change, learning to say No to our earlier avatar is easier said than done. How does one affect this change then? We discuss the challenges and how our guest overcame them in this part 2 of the conversation...

This is the audio part of a video podcast. In this Hindi-English conversation, we have a chat on how much is  enough? Ambition and growth demand our best, but at some point, does it  become a vicious cycle we are unable to get out of? Our guest discusses  how she was ambitious and could not spare any moment for anything but  the goal she had her eye on and it took a long time t...

This is the audio part of a video podcast. Within the seed of unhappiness, when sitting alone, is it possible  something calming or good may come up as a thought or a view? We discuss  how loneliness needn't be a negative always and might lead to some  secrets of the subconscious which are revealed to us at times.  Interesting and engaging chat, this one. For the video, check w...

This is the audio part of a video podcast. While things may not be going our way, is there a possibility of having a  different perspective to make things better? In this conversation, we  talk about complaining and gratitude as opposing ways to look at life  and how it impacts us. Quite a few insightful views in this chat. Check  it out. For the video check www.youtube.com/c/t...

This is the audio part of a video conversation. In a socially connected world, why is this feeling of loneliness so common? Have you felt the urge to reach out to someone and are still unsure whether or not the other person. however close he or she is, will understand. Why does this occur?  We discuss this in a heartfelt chat. Do check it out. For the video, check out www.youtube.com/c/theval...

This is the audio part of a video podcast.   We delve into the tricky part of the topic. A part which starts with  talking about responsibility, the role of inspiration, discipline, and  doing the hard yards as they say. The guest, Prashant Vadhyar, and I,  also talk about the role of keeping one's vision in mind at all times,  while also taking steps to move in that...

This is the audio part of a video podcast.  Why be concentrated? Why not follow the mind into the thousand and one  paths it wishes to check out? Our guest, Prashant Vadhyar, discusses how  he uses his focus to live a calmer and a happier existence. In this  discussion, we also discuss how he dealt with the habit patterns which  keep arising from time to time and undo our...

This is the audio part of a video podcast. Living as we are, playing multiple roles, often focus takes a backseat.  Our guest, Prashant Vadhyar, is a music director, a father, a son, a  husband, a friend and perhaps a few more roles. He tells us about how he  maintains focus, what pushed him to adopt the present regimented  lifestyle he has chosen, and how it benefits him. An i...