I. R. Pathak
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I am an educationist who often writes and occasionally rhymes thoughts. I love nature, humour and satire.
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A Kitchen Partnership to Break the Disintegrating Barriers of Relationships
It is still fresh in my memory that my father rarely entered the kitchen unless it was to grab a glass of water in a hurry. Like many men in India, he was the sole earner, the head of the family, quietly managing every task outside the home. Inside, my mother managed everything, cooked, cleaned, and cared for the children without question.
By I. R. Pathakabout a year ago in Families
Dance of Change
Leaves fall in silence, roots embrace the unseen earth— life grows in shadows. Growth takes root in silence and unexplored places. Find quietness deep within yourself. There you can find ways to grow and illuminate. Life's wisdom lies in cherishing every moment, and recognizing that contentment comes not from permanence, but lies within.
By I. R. Pathakabout a year ago in Poets
How to Support Your Children to Achieve Their Desired Career
I have had numerous interactions with teenagers and their parents as an educator with over 34 years of experience in senior school leadership, as well as being a father of two grown sons. In my career in education, I have noticed how parental aspirations can significantly affect young minds, often negatively. Naturally, we parents have a desire for our children to succeed but we must be careful to make a distinction between guidance and imposition. Our role is to guide and not to impose our desires on the children. Like other parents, I, too, had unfulfilled dreams and the craving to realise them through my sons. However, I had to realize as parents to support our children in pursuing their dreams backed by their passion, rather than making them compromise for my dreams.
By I. R. Pathakabout a year ago in Families
When Life Moves, So Do Dreams
Here is a true story of my neighbor who shared her thoughts with me. I have written it for her. We cannot avoid change yet sometimes, it is not pleasing. I had a dream to write down my thoughts so that I could express my feelings and reactions. Due to lack of certainty, I could not proceed as it generally happens with any dream. I kept postponing with an excuse I wasn't prepared, or that my words wouldn't be heard. My pen stayed quiet as time elapsed quietly.
By I. R. Pathakabout a year ago in Motivation
5 Powerful Hindu Concepts I Now Apply to Daily Life
I am Hindu but not an orthodox Hindu. I believe all religions have some noble thoughts to make human life better in the world. They interpret virtue in their ways and styles and sometimes dictate a way of life that suits the people in the contemporary period. But the followers of that religion keep on practising over time. I can embrace any good practice from any religion if that suits me.
By I. R. Pathak2 years ago in Lifehack
How to Stop People Who Interrupt You
Do you often meet people who have the habit of interrupting conversations? I have met with some interrupting people while conducting teachers’ workshops and interactive sessions with youth. In the beginning, it was very awkward but later, I learned the ways to deal with the situation.
By I. R. Pathak2 years ago in Psyche
Is Love Brain Disorder a Threat to Relationships
Recently, the South China Morning Post reported that Xiaoyu, a teenage girl from China, has been diagnosed with "Love Brain Disorder". She had a habit of calling her boyfriend over 100 times a day. She would get upset if he didn't answer. On one occasion, she even smashed household objects in frustration. When she threatened to jump from the balcony her boyfriend called the police. They took her to the Fourth People's Hospital in Chengdu. At that time, doctors diagnosed her with Borderline Personality Disorder. It's also known as "Love Brain Disorder".
By I. R. Pathak2 years ago in Psyche
A Quest For Self-Importance
To be true, my desire for self-importance has taught me some harsh lessons over the years. But I still hold on to a ray of hope, although I’m unsure where it lies. I used to share my thoughts in magazines. It was before social media and online writing blogs became popular. Then visionary entrepreneurs saw huge potential in the self-importance market. They jumped into the arena to capture the minds of starving self-importance seekers.
By I. R. Pathak2 years ago in Humor
Never Failing Techniques for Teachers to Discipline a Classroom
The First Quality of a Teacher Is the Ability to Control the Students in the Classroom The researchers published the Study Report in the International Journal of Scientific Research. It found that 56% of students said that classroom chatter and scraping were annoying. They were from tables and chairs. These noises led to easily broken attention.
By I. R. Pathak2 years ago in Education
How to Influence Teens Today
Teenagers today do not wait for their teachers and parents to quench their curiosity. They stay empowered all the time, holding a device in their palms. Earlier, even today, the best way to guide teenagers was by leading by example. I’ve seen that teenagers often emulate the behaviours and values they observe in adults.
By I. R. Pathak2 years ago in Families
