Protecting or Deceiving? When to tell elderly parents about the death of their partner

Protecting or Deceiving? When to tell elderly parents about the death of their partner

By Sunil Saxena Should we lie to our parents to save them distress when one of them dies? Please don’t do so. Here are two heartbreaking stories that I witnessed. The first is about my neighbours who had been married for over 50 years. During this period, they must have had their moments of joy…

Do this, if you want to activate the pause button on life’s chaos

Do this, if you want to activate the pause button on life’s chaos

By Sunil Saxena Can you slow down your thoughts? You can, if you practice Mindfulness Meditation. This amazing practice, which is based on breathing, helps you calm your brain and body. It trains you to focus on the moment. You are less distracted, and more peaceful. As the name suggests, this practice has two dimensions…