2024 September

  Author:  Kushani Bandara In a world filled with constant stimuli and rapid decision-making, many of us operate in a reactive mode — thinking quickly, acting swiftly, and rarely pausing to observe. Seba Haddad’s TEDx talk, “From Thinker to Observer,” introduces a profound shift in how we engage with life and ourselves, encouraging us to...

Author: Niloufer Perera During a recent visit to my friend’s home, I found myself in awe of the technology that made life so effortlessly convenient. It was as if I hardly had to lift a finger; a simple command like “Alexa, open the curtains” was all it took for things to happen automatically. Whether it...

Author: Jayantha Fernando The Hidden Lesson of the Hundred Rupee Note: A Reflection on Mindful Listening Imagine being asked to describe the symbols on a hundred rupee note. It’s something we handle almost daily, yet most of us struggle to recall the details. This exercise reveals a crucial insight: while we may be familiar with...