Christmas, what does it mean to you?...

This time of the year is more than a celebration: it is the season of unity. No matter the disparity we label on each other, we are all the same. The spirit of Christmas beckons us to remember the brotherhood within us all; despite the race, religion, culture and belief, we carry the same dreams, hopes and aspirations in life. While many argue about the true meaning of this season, let us keep in mind that...

Lessons learned from becoming a father...

Strolling with my two-year-old son during our regimented late afternoon expedition around the relaxing greeneries of our neighborhood, I never would have thought how much I’ve changed since I became a father. While I’m not very vocal about it, I have within me the urge to do my best for my children. Though my son has become a little naughty and defiant (in an adoring and innocent kind of way) I would always...

Fed up with your job? Stop torturing yourself...

For the rest of us, having a job is a necessity, but it also espouses work stress, anxiety and dissatisfaction. At certain point we get fed up and want to quit. Yet we can’t. Deadlines, pressure, conflict, boredom, annoying co-workers, twisted work culture, corrupt bureaucracy, egoistic boss, politics, etc, all add up to make our work life undesirable. But since our job provides us—and our loved ones—with...