The Values Workshop

I embark on a journey which questions the destination. Not necessarily out of my provocative habit :) but so that I can probe into a mind-state which learns to differentiate reality from imagined versions of #happiness #peace #enlightenment or whatever you choose to call a place where there is no sorrow. Uday Kiran, my guest is not only unafraid in exploring areas which would be concerning to many, but actually admits to being stuck in his earlier attempts to understand his own journey to happiness. His answers are measured and calm, giving both, an environment and actual clarity to what he is asking us to reflect upon. A beautiful conversation, do check it out. For the video, check www.youtube.com/c/thevaluesworkshop

'A series of destinations, not a journey' was my thought. Aren't we different people at different ages, and change our minds about how we view things in new spaces and times. This may seem like an idle thought till we started going down this rabbit-hole and realised there was much to explore and marvel at. Our view of ourselves, our perspectives, our limitations, our interactions, our outlook of others and their notions - an immense lot of variations, permutations and combinations emerged. Hemant Gupta is not only a sport in this journey of meanderings, but also drills into various thoughts thoroughly. Enjoyable and provocative, this is one talk which will leave you pondering on several things. Do check it out. For the video, check www.youtube.com/c/thevaluesworkshop

#Knowledge is literally at our finger tips. Perhaps much more than what we would want. In that sense, how do human beings use curiosity as an element of growth in this brave new world? We talk about #neanderthals, good and bad kinds of curiosity, the need for this aspect of development in us, the advantages and disadvantages. Personal examples, inter-personal relationships, #family, #friendships, the aspect of #rightspeech...we speak about things which can be impacted in our #personal and #professional lives. Curious? You should be. This conversation is sure to satiate some of that :) For the video, check www.youtube.com/c/thevaluesworkshop

Preeti Gupta has been a practical person for all the time I have known her. This episode does not change my view of her at all, and yet, her evolution is a pleasant revelation. She talks about her emotions with so much passion and yet, warns us about being attached to them. She has allowed Life to guide her well, and she is flowering, as is evident in her answers about how 'being #happy is an antidote to most of the problems and dark spaces one finds oneself in. What a beautiful #human conversation...you cannot and should not miss it. Do let me know how you feel about it. For the video, check www.youtube.com/c/thevaluesworkshop

Roopa and Hemant join me in a conversation which evolves with every sentence spoken almost. 'Who am I?' one of life's most fundamental questions was never an easy discussion, but we seem to grow in and out of ourselves constantly in this Q and A, where the answers go deeper and the queries from our own selves demands we acknowledge the limitation of words even as we understand that Truth may be above and beyond our capability to understand or communicate in the immediate. We pause, laugh, grimace, smile and agree that not all truths can be conveyed in the present, and at times, may require a change in mindset and waiting time. An engaging conversation, if there was one. Do not miss it. For the video, check www.youtube.com/c/thevaluesworkshop

John Britton and Manoj Khatri join me in a conversation which becomes engaging from the first sentence itself. The topic is highly relevant for every right-minded human being and this chat actually makes us go down trains of thought which provoke us to think deeper. Who am I? Who are we as a collective whole? Is there a unity which can be reached despite the many barriers to coming together? A wonderful ease settles upon me, as we reach the end of this chat. Do check it out. For the video, check www.youtube.com/c/thevaluesworkshop

In a world bewitched by confidence, what is it that makes learning important? I get Vishal Singh, a musician to contemplate on, and share his life experiences with me on the tricky slope of knowing oneself, responding to one's calling, keeping the learning hat on, and yet, making a living. A tall order, I know, but his evocative answers and gestures liven up the conversation and provide many facets of our habits, behaviour patterns and the mind. It is as personal as it is universal, this chat. Check it out. For the video, check www.youtube.com/c/thevaluesworkshop

Yet another Random Contemplation with Hemant Gupta. A fascinating, insightful, warm, deep and meaningful exchange once more. An attempt to move down authentic paths talking about experiences which have us taking pauses far more than usual. And what worthy attempts they are. Do check out this spiritual and practical chat....and do write in what you think. It is that kind of conversation. For the video, check www.youtube.com/c/thevaluesworkshop

It is an important topic for me, as I guess it is for all of us. The world today lays far more emphasis on communication than ever before, and confidence in the way we reach out seems to impact the message. But being unsure, tentative, reflective are vital when one is searching in the depths of one's own mind. Words and the way they are spoken are merely carriers of thoughts - and just because one isn't freely allowing sentences to flow comprehensively does not indicate the lack of truth or strength of clarity. This is an amazingly subtle topic, and once more I am lucky to have Hemant Gupta have this conversation with me. Do check out the beautiful insights that come up during our chat. It is worth spending time on the topic. It may change the way you present things at times. Do listen in. For the video, check www.youtube.com/c/thevaluesworkshop

What started as a conversation on #peerpressure evolves with every answer into a deeper kind of conversation without any effort on my part. Rhea Anand is a perceptive youngster, and handles the pressures of my question like a pro. She answers unabashedly, pausing at times to gather her thoughts and continuing free-flowing into her answers which are clear and bright. We have a calm, quiet guest in her, who is willing to think aloud on questions which would make the most seasoned among us pause. A #teenager with a view which matters. Dive right in and enjoy the conversation. For the video, check www.youtube.com/c/thevaluesworkshop