Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • Trusting divine guidance.

    “Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray.” ― Rumi, The Essential Rumi Trusting divine guidance would mean accepting a certain amount of trial and error. Actually this was brought to me by Cheryl in one of her talks. I had been wishing for relocation…

  • The tools we have.

    At the landmark coach Gopal Sarma used to say, that unless we get down to action, all our skills, and talents are but thoughting that is thoughts that cause stagnation and not growth. “You have a destiny and a purpose that no one else on this earth can fulfil…and you have travelled a unique journey…

  • Living for ourselves

    “Who are you? Are you in touch with all of your darkest fantasies? Have you created a life for yourself where you can experience them? I have. I am fucking crazy. But I am free.” ― Lana Del Rey I am currently re-reading Belinda Viegas book Cry of the Kingfisher where she talks of three Goan…

  • An Eye Camp At Mudradi.

    One of my favourite towns to visit are Mudradi, and Hebri the towns that would figure in my father’s childhood tales. My father Prof. Dr.Srinivasa Rao P.N. has been an legend during his life. An renowned ophthalmologist, alumnus of Modern high school Udupi, St. Aloysius  Mangalore , Madras Medical college,  Lucknow Medical College, he founded…

  • A long way to Swachh Bharat

    Originally posted on The sea and me: Littered Road-side, Karjat Swachh Bharat campaign is getting a momentum. It has become a trend talking about cleanliness and hygiene. That is about the only thing most of the people do. Sadly, everyone isn’t ready to act for the cause. Taking a broom for a day isn’t going…

  • A stress free home –the well spring of energy

    “Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.” ― Edith Sitwell Ever wondered what is home? Someone said home is a place but a person To me it is a safe place, a…

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