Inasmuch as we want certain things out of life, there are also numerous things we DO NOT want. And it is easy to denounce the situations and conditions we don't want. It's a natural response after all. I mean, it wouldn't be a surprise to hear someone uttering statements such as: I don't want this illness. I don't want to be broke. I don't want such romantic partners. They think and say all the things they don't want with so much conviction that even the people around them know exactly what...

From early childhood, you might've realised that some children seemed to be having everything going their way. They perform well academically, outperforming everyone in sports, and come from a loving family with both parents. They are admired by almost everyone. They are basically living a soft life. On the other hand, others are poor, they don't perform at school, they fail at any sport they attempt, and they live in dysfunctional families. And often, as adults, both these different...

Sometimes we get so comfortable and accustomed to those around us to a point where we fail to recognise when someone secretly studies our weaknesses. Those who study you generally study you for malicious purposes. They study your weaknesses more than your strengths. They are sneaky about it; they closely observe your reactions, behaviours, and habits. Solely so they can predict you. No matter how close you are to someone, it is essential to be able to distinguish whether someone is genuine...