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If I could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

If I had the option to live anywhere, I would prefer to stay at home. Why? This is where I belong; this is where my roots are.I am from India, specifically the state of Kerala. Is everything perfect in my country or state? Definitely not. But that’s what life is all about: building from scratch and improving upon it throughout life. I would rather spend my energy and resources building and improving my homeland than being a stranger in a land where I am not truly welcome.

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What is the coolest thing I ever found

This question seems to be looking for material discoveries, but my answer is a bit more philosophical. The coolest thing I ever found was mindful meditation. I stumbled upon it a few years ago, and the initial impact was profound. I grew a beard, started sleeping on the floor, and even considered a pilgrimage to the Himalayas. I would meditate for two to three hours a day and read extensively on the subject. In one of those books, I came across a line that changed everything: Meditation is a state of mind to be maintained at all times, not just when seated in the lotus position. That sentence made me step back and re-evaluate my approach. I shaved the beard, stopped the long meditation sessions, and focused instead on staying mindful throughout the day. Now, I notice a change in how my mind reacts to situations. Even when I’m angry,… What is the coolest thing I ever found

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What part of your routine do you always try to skip if you can?

A routine that I would try to skip would be the morning exercises. I try to work out five days a week. It is often a battle of mind over body or is it the body over mind?. My day starts earlyearly, as in 3:30 AM early. This routine goes back to my office going days and even further, to my Army family upbringing. I sleep by 8 PM, so no worries I do get my mandatory beauty sleep. By 4:00 AM, I’m at my desk tackling overnight emails (I work remotely). By 4:30, I’m finished and ready for exercise, with time set aside until 6:00 AM. Every morning, I come up with a long list of excuses to skip the workout. It takes a mental nudge, thinking about friends and family dealing with high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol, to remind me why staying active matters. Finally, I… What part of your routine do you always try to skip if you can?