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Year 2025 | Book 25/52 Book Review -  The Restful Mind by Gyalwa Dokhampa This book is a gentle guide to finding peace in a noisy world. It reminds us that the faults we see in others are often reflections of what we carry inside. Through simple practices—like sitting quietly, walking mindfully, laughing, and listening—we can return to the present moment and calm our restless mind. The author explains how our thoughts, speech, and actions shape who we are. Gratitude, compassion, and patience are not just spiritual ideas but practical tools for everyday happiness. He stresses that true rest is not about running away from life but about living fully in the present, without being trapped by attachments, labels, or constant comparisons. One of the strongest messages is simplicity: life may be uncertain, but when we approach it with patience, awareness, and kindness, our mind naturally finds rest. This is not a book of theory—it offers small, everyday steps to cultivate a lighter, freer...

Year 2025 | Book 24/52 Book Review : Happiness is a State of Mind - Gyalwang Drukpa Happiness is not something outside of us; it begins with how we define it for ourselves. Gyalwang Drukpa, in  Happiness is a State of Mind , reminds us that true happiness comes when we peel away the layers of pride, self-criticism, expectations, hopes, and fears. Here are some reflections from the book that stayed with me: Define your happiness.  Don’t wait for special occasions—see joy in everyday life. Stay positive.  Optimism reduces the fear of uncertainty. Live your values.  Intentions and values guide us better than fleeting desires. Handle negativity.  Patience, appreciation, and acceptance are powerful antidotes. Be kind and honest.  When we are kind to ourselves, we can extend the same to others. Unite thoughts, words, and actions.  The quality of our thoughts shapes everything else. Remember choice.  Happiness is a choice, though it requires effort. Grat...

Year 2025 | Book 23/52 Book Review : BEING INDIAN by PAVAN K VARMA I recently read  Being Indian  by Pavan K. Varma (2004), and it’s a brilliant, well-researched book with sharp insights on almost every page. Varma dismantles common myths about Indians and examines what truly drives people in India today. The book highlights India’s contradictions—where many ideas and lifestyles coexist. It offers fresh perspectives on power, wealth, technology, and what it means to be Indian in the modern world. For me, it gave shape to thoughts I’d often had about how Indians live and why they do what they do. If you already know India or have close Indian friends, this book will resonate deeply. Now I’d love to pick up a more recent book that explores similar themes. Any recommendations? #BeingIndian #PavanKVarma #BookReview #IndiaInsights #IndianIdentity #NonFictionBooks #BooksOnIndia #MustReadBooks #IndianSociety