Sometimes it is difficult to expose oneself emotionally and intellectually. As children we learnt early on to suppress our feelings in love relationships. Many of the elders did not encourage us to share our authentic self by speaking honestly and freely about our emotions, instincts, and desires. “Children should be seen and not heard,” they… Continue reading Manipal Monk: Heeding the inner voice
Year: 2013
Shaping the Behaviour of Teenagers
The other day I read a very interesting debate in one of the national dailies. It was about today’s teenagers and their behaviour. Rough, aggressive and I-care-a-damn attitude. Are parents to be blamed? One party said yes and stated their reasons. The other said no and stated their reasons. The arguments of both the sides… Continue reading Shaping the Behaviour of Teenagers
Home is where the heart lies.
Home is where the heart lies – I’ve heard and used this a lot of times, but felt it more than ever this week. My serenade sings my happiness of meeting parents after a long time. I don’t know what this magic of being with people you love is all about. It just feels so… Continue reading Home is where the heart lies.
Manipal Nurse Sunday Column: Pay attention to portion sizes
It is hard to turn down a super-size, and extra-large portion at a restaurant. You tell yourself a few extra fries here or a large soda there is not a big deal. Or maybe it is a salad and you convince yourself it is still healthy, even if you eat a dinner-size portion at lunchtime.… Continue reading Manipal Nurse Sunday Column: Pay attention to portion sizes
Diseases of the Prostate Gland
Let us first discuss in short about the prostate. The prostate is a gland of the male reproductive system. It is about the size of a walnut — it weighs only about an ounce. It is located in front of the rectum and just below the bladder — (the organ that stores urine). It surrounds… Continue reading Diseases of the Prostate Gland