Published in Leaky-Bucket·PinnedMember-onlyDharma, Karma & Philotimo — Is Infinite Happiness A Myth.Let’s get desperate to go back to basics. If there was ever a need to make sense of the human condition, it’s now. Humans have always yearned for infinite happiness, and nothing is wrong with it. The problem is the medium. …Meditation4 min readMeditation4 min read
Published in Leaky-Bucket·PinnedMember-onlyBullies Within The BulliedOnly a dead pendulum can stop swinging to extremes. Bullying comes in various forms and leaves a traumatic experience with severe mental health consequences. Unfortunately, I have closely seen four forms of bullying — childhood, race, gender, and corporate. I have been a victim but have also been guilty of…Racism5 min readRacism5 min read
Published in Leaky-Bucket·PinnedMember-onlyA Recipe for Relaxation: Day Dreaming + Journal WritingLet the brain do what it wants, and it will give you peace in return. — For a long time, I have considered daydreaming as a sign of laziness. I will always beat myself for doing it. I feel it’s counterproductive. …Daydreaming5 min readDaydreaming5 min read
Published in Leaky-Bucket·PinnedMember-onlySelf-Control Is an IllusionIt’s an emotional problem. Please don’t try to solve it with intellect. — What are the top three legal addictions in the world? Alcohol, Cigarettes, and prescriptive pain killers top the charts. I am not referring to the addiction to drugs and illegal substances. It’s a problem of a different magnitude. Will power, discipline, or self-control are the most obvious answers to deal…Self Control6 min readSelf Control6 min read
Published in Leaky-Bucket·PinnedMember-onlyMy Right “Gluteus Maximus” (Bum)Ideally, I wanted to title the article as “My Right Bum” but that might not have attracted the right kind of audience. Hence, I kept it a little technical (Gluteus Maximus) and being in IT (Information Technology) for over a decade, this goes well with my nerdy profile. The objective…Mental Health5 min readMental Health5 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION-Curated·Mar 11Member-onlyWhen Will It Be Done?Don’t get your hopes high. There is always more to do. — Yesterday, I started an experiment to write about negative urges which trigger me to indulge in unhealthy habits. As part of this experiment, my first article was about an irresistible desire to eat a Nutella sandwich. Documenting my experience increased my awareness and helped me resist the temptation healthily. Beginners…To Do List3 min readTo Do List3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION-Curated·Mar 10Member-onlyA Nutella SandwichWill I eat it? — It would be an understatement to say I have a sweet tooth. If eating sugar is unhealthy for others, it’s hazardous for me. My parents have been diabetic since their mid-30s, and I have a long history of complex dental infections. I am going through a stressful life phase and…Heatlh2 min readHeatlh2 min read
Published in Dev Genius·Feb 13Member-onlyAzure Static Web App — Bring Your Azure FunctionAzure static web app is an excellent option for hosting static websites. Azure provides the option of hosting static websites on a storage account as well. Azure static web app holds the upper hand if you are looking for API support with Azure functions, scalability, and simplified CI/CD support. Any…Azure Functions3 min readAzure Functions3 min read
Published in DevOps Dudes·Feb 6Member-onlyBuild, Package & Publish Azure Function Using Azure DevOpsOver the past few weeks, I have written extensively on Azure functions. In this article, I will build, package, and publish a .net Azure function using Azure DevOps. I will use Azure DevOps for version control and continuous integration. I won’t cover the process of creating a new Azure DevOps…DevOps4 min readDevOps4 min read
Published in Dev Genius·Jan 24Member-onlyRead Configuration Value Using Dependency Injection in .Net 6.0In my previous article, I wrote about Dependency injection in net 6.0. We learned how .net manages the dependency injection (DI) container using ServiceProvider, ServiceCollection, and ServiceDescriptor classes. All software applications use configuration settings to manage the behavior at run time. In this article, I will extend the console application…Dotnet64 min readDotnet64 min read
