<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Voice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voice]]></description><link>https://www.lavanyanicola.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:03:37 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.lavanyanicola.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[When the End is near - How Apocalyptic Beliefs Are Used to Influence People]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Lavanya Nicola  Across major world religions, beliefs about a final judgment, a coming savior, or the end of the current age have long been part of theological tradition. Figures such as the Mahdi in Islam, the returning Christ described in the Book of Revelation within Christianity, and the final avatar Kalki in Hinduism all reflect humanity’s enduring concern with justice, renewal, and the ultimate fate of the world. At their core, these ideas are not inherently harmful; they often serve...]]></description><link>https://www.lavanyanicola.com/post/when-the-end-is-near-how-apocalyptic-beliefs-are-used-to-influence-people</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cc102d7d31fe550c6478a3</guid><category><![CDATA[Humanity]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:24:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c9233_d68346e3c63d4bccac87828f5b38d854~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_853,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lavanyanicola</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Generation gap: Is there really one? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Lavanya Nicola Whenever I connect with friends from my childhood, we always somehow land up comparing our notes on our children: their lives, environment and their modern cultures in relation to ours.  Everything is so different now compared to the times we grew up. Sometimes it feels almost like another life actually.  It is true in the sense that so many things, people and situations that which apparently seemed unique, weird or otherwise, few decades ago are today common and considered...]]></description><link>https://www.lavanyanicola.com/post/generation-gap-is-there-really-one</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cc0ef44c31bb6f64bd550f</guid><category><![CDATA[The Future Generation]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:18:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c9233_fde4c9b6aa08491a9a36d44dab4fd2fd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lavanyanicola</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why reinstating Peace in Middle East is an ‘urgent’ global obligation? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Lavanya Nicola  The Middle East as we reckon today, waa once the heart of early human civilisations - Persia, Mesopotamia and the Levant. These lands have witnessed the human society scale from small tribes to empires, laws, writings to global trade.  In fact, this is holy lands where the primary site of major religions once emerged and spread across the globe.  And still centuries later, this very region stands overshadowed with smokes, fury and turmoil.  The lives of Abraham, Moses, and...]]></description><link>https://www.lavanyanicola.com/post/why-reinstating-peace-in-middle-east-is-an-urgent-global-obligation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cc0d83c69c7f7284370d57</guid><category><![CDATA[People and Freedom]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:12:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c9233_9ae9697e9e364d52ad1323244ab90b11~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_800,h_445,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lavanyanicola</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reviving our lost Religion of Humanity ]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Lavanya Nicola  A child born to a human is a human being first before being wrapped or tied into the cultural fabric of his family and society.  In fact long before certain institutions, doctrines and practices came into play, it is the core human values of compassion, fairness, curiosity, awe, mutual respect and Love. In fact all the religious and holy scriptures across the world speak about the same basic human values and ethics. The code of conduct of a human being is a yardstick to...]]></description><link>https://www.lavanyanicola.com/post/reviving-our-lost-religion-of-humanity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bfabd360de372da5779b50</guid><category><![CDATA[Humanity]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 08:47:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c9233_cd03cf2a7d7d45a798085924a3e9da3a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_853,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lavanyanicola</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who are the ‘real’ war Mafias? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Lavanya Nicola  Driven by the rising geopolitical tensions, significant increases in European defense spending, and warfare modernisation efforts in Asia, the global military expenditure in 2026 is projected to reach approximately $2.7 - $3.1 trillion.   More so, with the recent ongoing wars amidst Russia-Ukraine, Gaza and the recent active Middle East conflict, the world’s arms manufacturing sector has reached to a record striking amount of $1 trillion. The same global revenue in the year...]]></description><link>https://www.lavanyanicola.com/post/who-are-the-real-war-mafias</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69beae009b4f1678f084587b</guid><category><![CDATA[Our Society]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:43:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c9233_e15432dd532345a29447450f3dbe3f17~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_853,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lavanyanicola</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which Legacy do we leave behind for our future generations?]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Lavanya Nicola As a mother, when I look at the possible outcomes of our future generations through the eyes of our teen boys, my mind goes both blank and numb lately. We bring these children into this world with so many aspirations and a determination of raising them with kindness, care and responsibility. We work hard today, each day, for their better tomorrow.  But the world around us, just like the staggering prices, seems to becoming rather more challenging to sustain goodness in both...]]></description><link>https://www.lavanyanicola.com/post/which-legacy-do-we-leave-behind-for-our-future-generations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bead479b4f1678f08456cd</guid><category><![CDATA[The Future Generation]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:40:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c9233_4663d432cab54e2fbbd3dca8300ac9c0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lavanyanicola</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The silenced Voice of Iranians, the lost Persia.]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Lavanya Nicola People raised their voice, they protested. But their voices were calmed, thousands silenced forever. Some plead for freedom. A coup was designed and executed - only this time hitting the world’s headquarters of terror, a brutal regime that dictated lives of about 75 millions. The past weeks, the world saw the entire Gulf dragged into an unprecedented war, that started as a triangle love story between 3 nations.  Global politicians at first silent, some picked eventually...]]></description><link>https://www.lavanyanicola.com/post/the-silenced-voice-of-iranians-the-lost-persia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b65d35d1b1d9cdf218513f</guid><category><![CDATA[Our Society]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:20:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c9233_53f67512c93342b3a326551b6f25a0e0~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_853,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lavanyanicola</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow!  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The decisions and laws that were laid for us 50 or 25 years ago have an indirect or a direct impact on our lives today.  Therefore it is valid to state that the decisions and vision we lay today will have a greater impact on the future of our society and generation for the next 25 to 50 years and so on. An outlook to our surroundings and society clearly showcases the increase in chaos, complexity and confusion more now than ever. The current young digital generation which appears intelligent...]]></description><link>https://www.lavanyanicola.com/post/yesterday-today-and-tomorrow</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b65bccfae9b1d3432ea25e</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:13:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c9233_24066efd55664538bebe96b49f861f62~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_540,h_360,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lavanyanicola</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[World is still stable because……]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite all that is chaotic in our society today, there is still hope.   Hope because since the inception of human beings, there has been continuous and constant evolution from our journey from apes to where we are today.  And also as it probably was thousands of years ago, the communities and societies always have been influenced and impact from few handful people who either choose to destroy, aggress others or those who stay tolerant, and become beacons of peace and emancipation for...]]></description><link>https://www.lavanyanicola.com/post/world-is-still-stable-because</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b65b6ad1b1d9cdf2184d71</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:11:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c9233_8241db68f56641179d98b9c76e7fe298~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_669,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lavanyanicola</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Wars within]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today’s warfare involves the planned use of propaganda and other psychological operations to influence the opinions, emotions, attitudes, and behavior of opposition groups. Extremism can lead to the radicalisation of individuals, deny people their full rights and opportunities, suppress freedom of expression, incite hatred, erode our democratic institutions, social capital and cohesion, and can lead to acts of terrorism. In the past 15 years,   more than half  of the world’s population has...]]></description><link>https://www.lavanyanicola.com/post/the-wars-within</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b659c7fae9b1d3432e9e3c</guid><category><![CDATA[Our Society]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:03:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c9233_087dacce57524337bb2a1b574d16238c~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lavanyanicola</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The real War Mafias?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A most recent statistics of this year 2024 has brought to light that an estimated global military expenditure at almost 2445 trillion dollars, a record level increase since 2008. Further, it found that the combined revenues of the top 100 largest defense companies totaled close to 600 billion dollars in 2022, with the five largest companies by revenue being Lockhead Martin, RTX (formerly known as Raytheon Technologies Corp), Northrop Grumman, Boeing and General Dynamics. Their data further...]]></description><link>https://www.lavanyanicola.com/post/the-real-war-mafias</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b659904898c9cce5a3a626</guid><category><![CDATA[Our Society]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:03:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c9233_a549c029bd9649b7868fcb167c64c984~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_628,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lavanyanicola</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somebody asked Mahatma Buddha]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somebody asked Mahatma Buddha " what is poison  " Mahatma answered " everything which in your life you have in excess than you actually require is poison ...it may be strength ,wealth ,hunger ,greed ,pride ,laziness ,desires ,expectations ,love ,hate " It is more painful when we have to stand across our own family members, especially within the Sangha.  However, we are also equipped with  When we get physically sick, it is quite evident to us that we cannot or should not attend collectivity. ...]]></description><link>https://www.lavanyanicola.com/post/somebody-asked-mahatma-buddha</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b6586fd1b1d9cdf2184755</guid><category><![CDATA[Human Spirit]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:02:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c9233_435c3e2f43164c32a0c35dd7e77d83ff~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lavanyanicola</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[School systems Failing ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having studied both sociology and psychology, I can very well relate to this post. If we define psychology as a knowledge of why and how of human mind and behavior, sociology is the subject that pretty much mirrors our society.  In the end, what I still cherish and preserve are the few classes and the teachers who used their compassionate and innovative teaching wisdom to give true education to us. In a nutshell, this molded me positively as a human because they broke the systematic...]]></description><link>https://www.lavanyanicola.com/post/school-systems-failing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b64e83d1b1d9cdf2183220</guid><category><![CDATA[The Future Generation]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 06:16:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c9233_e40b4241ac444f1b94360df742e6d1ea~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_875,h_492,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lavanyanicola</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raising Children today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yes, amidst an absolute precarious surroundings today, the challenge is to raise children with stronger emotional intelligence than our times. And that too, while ensuring they feel secured to gently and courageously navigate in the current overwhelming environment!  It is intimidating for sure, yet, there is also an adventure and somewhere gives us parents (especially mothers) many instances of self experimental stimulus, if we can dare to take the roads less traveled.  And do so while...]]></description><link>https://www.lavanyanicola.com/post/raising-children-today</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b64d92d1b1d9cdf2182ff4</guid><category><![CDATA[The Future Generation]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 06:12:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c9233_be8b6bd0f26c4b599a3a604bb3ed2fe5~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lavanyanicola</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Law and Order India]]></title><description><![CDATA[India’s democracy is not only largest but also complex due to the numerous demographics it has to serve.   Nevertheless, it is a country with great potential, amazing infrastructure and timeless spirituality and culture.   If we really desire to win back the title of ‘sone ki chidiya’ for India, the means and methods of governance needs a realistic and transparent transition.  One of the biggest roadblock that keeps barricading our collective social, economic and progressive growth as a...]]></description><link>https://www.lavanyanicola.com/post/law-and-order-india</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b64b3ed1b1d9cdf2182b62</guid><category><![CDATA[People and Freedom]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 06:09:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c9233_c0c80d4adcea427389d5f61931b081da~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_612,h_408,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lavanyanicola</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freedom and Free Will]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who does not like freedom?  Today our digitalized society allows anyone from anywhere to project their ‘freedom’ of speech, thoughts, opinion (passive or active) with a simple click from their phones.   Simultaneously this new fetched invention of technology has thus allows millions of us to penetrate even our delusions, illusions, fantasy, fright and emotions without apprehension, something which people would never dare to do in person.  Freedom is the power or right to act, speak or think...]]></description><link>https://www.lavanyanicola.com/post/freedom-and-free-will</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b59b4ed1b1d9cdf216a0c9</guid><category><![CDATA[People and Freedom]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:31:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c9233_449ff30de7f6491b97005f927c8c4561~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lavanyanicola</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Daily Blessings we overlook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waking up - another day above the ground To be able to see - eyes To be able to hear and listen - ears To be able to speak - tongue  To be able to smell - nose To be able to eat - food To be able to hold - arms To write, feed or cook - hands To be able to walk - legs  To be able to understand - brain To be able to work and learn - health To nourish a family - to raise a child - to help- to give - to hug - to smile - to laugh - to share - to care - to build - to create - to grow - to correct -...]]></description><link>https://www.lavanyanicola.com/post/our-daily-blessings-we-overlook</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b59ad8186604e8e10defe3</guid><category><![CDATA[Human Spirit]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:29:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c9233_bfd7e8344dae4a439447e8d85111b24e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_850,h_450,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lavanyanicola</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humans and Loopholes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The law of nature is simple, compassionate and transparent.  It is the doubt that Almighty ceases to exist It is not about forgiving self or others but more about not letting go of our Ego It is not the guilt or anger but to ignoriert, avoid and not speak the truth or accept mistakes It is not about fear or insecurities but lack of loving our Self first  It is just greed or Anger but about lack of obedience, humility with what we are and have instead It is not about misinformation and Bad...]]></description><link>https://www.lavanyanicola.com/post/humans-and-loopholes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b59a6c186604e8e10deecd</guid><category><![CDATA[People and Freedom]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:27:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c9233_c88e82429c88460fbec04c75ab47ee8d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lavanyanicola</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The wall between Empathy and Sympathy ]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Lavanya Nicola Now that we understand the definition of empathy and sympathy. Let us discuss their differences so that we can display the appropriate emotion at the appropriate time. The difference between empathy and sympathy is found in how we relate to the other person. Empathy is shown in how much compassion and understanding we can give to another. Sympathy is more of a feeling of pity for another. Empathy is our ability to understand how someone feels while sympathy is our relief in...]]></description><link>https://www.lavanyanicola.com/post/the-wall-between-empathy-and-sympathy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b599cd24df0b96f9cfc8a8</guid><category><![CDATA[Our Society]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:25:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c9233_43ad80e05d5544ac87b1f76b62137293~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_864,h_483,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lavanyanicola</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Each cell……acts together: Responsibility]]></title><description><![CDATA[The only thing is that constant in our human evolution is Change. People from my generations in our 40s can relate the contrast difference when comparing the times when we grew to those of our children today.  It feels as if we all have been put together in a time machine. Times are so robust and drastic today compared to our past.   The times today are quite captivating where a person on one side of the planet is simply a click away to connect with someone on the other side, within minutes....]]></description><link>https://www.lavanyanicola.com/post/each-cell-acts-together-responsibility</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699fe153e5add6243a95fca5</guid><category><![CDATA[The Future Generation]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:02:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c9233_497ecf0bb054421a8b4956fbcabc1b6b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_900,h_421,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lavanyanicola</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>