Warrier's Friends' Collage, August 2026 : Part IV

Welcome To Warrier's Friends' COLLAGE, August, 2026 Part IV Introducing Wayne Walter Dyer Wayne Walter Dyer (May 10, 1940 – August 29, 2015) was an American self-help author and a motivational speaker. Dyer earned a bachelor's degree in History and Philosophy, a master's degree in psychology and an Ed. D. in Guidance and Counseling at Wayne State University in 1970. Early in his career, he worked as a high school guidance counselor, and went on to run a successful private therapy practice. He became a popular professor of counselor education at St. John's University, where he was approached by a literary agent to put his ideas into book form. The result was his first book, Your Erroneous Zones (1976). This launched Dyer's career as a motivational speaker and self-help author, during which he published 20 more best-selling books and produced a number of popular specials for PBS. Influenced by thinkers such as Abraham Maslow and Albert Ellis, Dyer's early work focused on psychological themes such as motivation, self-actualization and assertiveness. By the 1990s, the focus of his work had shifted to spirituality. Inspired by Swamy Muktananda and New Thought, he promoted themes such as the "power of intention," collaborated with alternative medicine advocate Deepak Chopra on a number of projects, and was a frequent guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show. Context : Rediscovering childlike quality within - The Times of India https://share.google/JwRjaCHO6dmVMe0tF Excerpts : We understand the world largely through words and concepts. From childhood, we are educated to name, define, describe, and analyse. Words are necessary; they help us communicate and organise our understanding. But somewhere along the way, we forget a fundamental truth: word is not the thing, and its description is not the described. The word ‘water’ is not water. You may read a hundred descriptions of water, understand its chemical composition and discuss its properties, but none of this can replace the experience of drinking water when you are thirsty. Similarly, the word ‘love’ is not love. Knowing everything that has been written about love is different from experiencing love. M G Warrier A Media Response Nepal Floods The Editor The Economic Times August 28, 2026 Chat Room Case for a Global Support System* This refers to the report "Himalayan Flash Floods : 392 killed" (Economic Times, August 28). Every hour, across the world, people are feeling the impact of some natural calamity or the other and more importantly many are being made victims of man-made disasters like war. Safe environment and world peace are elusive. Available world bodies are inadequate to meet emerging challenges. Nations like India rise to the occasion and extend a helping hand in such emergencies. But there are resources and manpower constraints. Time is opportune to think of setting up a Rolling World Emergency Fund and maintaining a pool of skilled manpower with adequate transport vehicles and necessary resources available on call in emergencies anywhère in the world. India, BRICS or any existing world organisation could take the initiative. But there should be universal participation. M G Warrier Mumbai *Not published on August 29 B Raksha Bandhan : Reweaving our bonds - The Times of India (Speaking Tree) There is something beautiful about festivals. They awaken ways of living that often get hidden in the pace of everyday life. Raksha Bandhan celebrates one such value – power of human connection. It is often seen as a festival of love, protection and responsibility. But before being a thread on the wrist, it signifies a bond between souls. Raksha Bandhan reminds us that relationships become strong not because of a ritual, but because of time, attention and energy we invest in one another. Today, this message is more important than ever. https://share.google/s7WYF5kiPa07yrqHi C Bonus Collage Tips For Elders Elders staying alone should focus on five key priorities to ensure their safety, health, and daily comfort : 1. Prevent Falls and Safety-Proof the Home Remove hazards: Clear loose area rugs, electrical cords, and clutter from walking paths. Install support: Add grab bars in the bathroom near the toilet and inside the shower. Improve lighting: Use bright LED bulbs and motion-sensor nightlights in hallways, stairways, and bathrooms. 2. Set Up an Emergency Response Plan Emergency contacts: Keep a printed list of emergency numbers, local doctors, and trusted neighbors near every phone and saved on mobile speed dial. Keep phones close: Carry a mobile phone or wear a personal emergency response pendant at all times around the house. Medical alert info: Keep a clear summary of current medications and medical conditions on the refrigerator or in an easily accessible spot for first responders. 3. Maintain a Daily Check-In Routine Regular communication: Set a fixed time every day to call or message a family member, friend, or neighbor. Community connection: Inform a local society manager, trusted neighbor, or local senior support group that the home is occupied by an elder living alone. 4. Manage Medications Carefully Smart organization: Use a weekly pill organizer or an automated smart pill dispenser with alarms. Prescription backups: Keep a reorder system in place so medications never run completely out, and use local pharmacy delivery services when possible. 5. Secure Food and Daily Supplies Pantry stock: Keep easy-to-prepare pantry staples, canned goods, and frozen backup meals on hand for days when going out is difficult. Delivery services: Set up grocery and essential delivery apps or local vendor contacts to handle heavy or routine shopping safely.