Words wield the power to evoke images and emotions in us, whereas numbers, not so much. We infer the presence of numbers in objects. Math is factual, yes, but it’s also a gateway to the unseen and unknown.
It is the language of the universe. Want to express a song? Numbers define its rhythm. Share your beautiful art? Numbers create distinct hues. Want to send a rocket to the Moon? Numbers make that possible too!
Math makes us wonder: how can we possess infinite cells in our body akin to the stars in the sky and yet live a finite number of years on Earth?
Remember The Karate Kid? Daniel LaRusso wants to learn karate. He’s being bullied, and he’s desperate to fight back. So he turns to Mr. Miyagi—a quiet, mysterious handyman with a bonsai collection and a serious love for chores. But instead of kicks, punches, and sparring, what does Miyagi have Daniel do? Daniel is furious. “This…
Sometimes your biggest strength doesn’t come from knowing everything—but from deeply understanding one thing. Let me tell you a story… A 10-year-old boy once decided to study judo—even though he had lost his left arm in a devastating accident. He began training with an old Japanese master. After weeks of practice, the boy noticed something…
Our brains are pattern-hungry machines. They’re constantly looking for connections—in images, sounds, movements, words, numbers, even emotions. It’s why music feels magical and poetry can give us goosebumps. It’s also why kids naturally connect with language. We teach reading with stories, songs, visuals, and conversation. But math? It’s often taught in isolation—disconnected from the joy, play,…
Can We Be Mindful About Math? Okay, hear me out.I’m not saying you need to light a candle, hum “OMMM,” in the living room before your kid does a math worksheet. But what if we brought a little more presence to the way we approach math at home? You know—curious, focused, low-pressure presence. The kind…
Think about this for a second. If you want to get your child into a sport—say, basketball—how do you actually help them get good at it? Do you run to the store and grab the most expensive basketball?Buy them Jordan shoes because clearly, fancy gear = elite performance?Sign them up for a $1,000 camp with a…
Picture on Left, A subconscious mind drawing done in my pot of lentils with a blender, Picture on Right: Sivaya Subramuniyaswami from Kauai Hindu Monastery The image on the left was created by my hands, but I did not do it with any skill whatsoever. One fine afternoon, I was busy blending lentils in my…
In my days as a change agent, working on process improvement, we often talked about “low-hanging fruit.” Quite literally, it’s about picking the fruits that are easiest to reach—implement the changes with the least resistance. Then, for the higher branches, you might grab a stick or a ladder, investing more effort and resources to make…
Many years ago, I had the privilege of working under one of America’s top leaders in the information technology space—an experience that transformed my perspective on leadership. My manager wasn’t just deeply involved in the day-to-day operations; they were also strategic, pragmatic, and incredibly supportive. This rare opportunity to work for someone who trusted and…
Did you know the human brain can store 2.5 petabytes of data? That’s 2.5 million gigabytes—enough to hold 500,000 movies! For perspective, Yahoo’s computational center, which processes 24 billion events daily, is 20% smaller than the capacity of your brain.Let that sink in. The next time a child (or you!) struggles with learning something new,…
