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SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 2014 (PAGE-2) THIS WEEK FOR YOU 8TH JUNE TO 14TH JUNE 2014 1. ARIES: Developing independent critical thinking The planetary positions in your charts this 7. LIBRA : week indicate that your professional mat- Brace up for some changes in your personal as ters, no matter how urgent, will have to well as your professional spheres. On the Yogesh Khosla “The Art of Listening’’:”Critical thinking is the only popular personalities without questioning, as the be put on the back-burner, as your per- work front, your company may be undertak- weapon and defence which man has against the root cause of most of the human problems. During sonal life is going to demand more prior- ing some new and challenging projects, “Critical Thinking’’ is one of the ten core Life dangers in life. One could write volumes on the an interaction with the students and teachers at the ity. Some wild ups and downs are expect- which is bound to have a bearing on your rou- Skills recommended by all world bodies to be fos- ed in your personal life, and Ganesha advis- tine. You will definitely have to work harder than connection of critical thinking and mental health Stanford University, USA, says Krishnamurti: “You es you to swim with the tide, instead of trying to resist it. before - but then you can always say 'no', when things get too tered in our school children right from the middle and neurosis and happiness. If I do not think criti- know, it is one of the most difficult things to ask a Use all your wisdom and persuasive talents to sort things much. Your rapport with your superiors also may undergo a classes. It is part of the curriculum in CBSE affili- out , but if you can't, then the best thing would be to keep change - whether it will be positive or negative will depend to cally, then I am subject to all errors, to all lies, to question. But, one must ask questions, we must a large extent on your own perception - so relax. You should ated schools. In 1986, Ottawa Charter for Health quiet and bide your time. Better times are around the cor- all influences and suggestions that are spread out. doubt everything on this earth: doubt our conclu- ner, assures Ganesha. Be extra careful of not going on avoid getting into arguments, especially with elders. If you Promotion recognized Life-Skills in terms of mak- wish to express your feelings, while dealing with your superi- One cannot be free, one cannot have one’s own sions, our ideas, the opinions, the judgements harping on the past, think about the future and how to ors and parents, it would be better to do so in writing, as it will ing better health choices. In 2000, Dakar World make it smooth and harmonious. Fortunately, financially centre in oneself unless one is able to think criti- doubt everything. I can ask casually without enter- have more impact than verbal communication. On the Education Conference included Life Skills in two this week appears to have something good in store for romantic front, you are likely to feel very passionate, whether cally. ing into the problems, casually seeking an answer, you. Money may pour in from unexpected sources. you are married or not. out of the six Education For All (EFA) goals and Critical thinking is a faculty, it’s an approach to but if I enter into the problem with my whole heart 2. TAURUS 8. SCORPIO: these skills are included in the World Development Ganesha feels that this week you will be total- Ganesha feels that you will try to hard-sell the world, to everything, it’s by no means critical in and mind, not trying to escape from it, in the very ly preoccupied with your routine respon- your ideas to your superiors this week. Report (2007). The essay is an advocacy attempt the sense of hostile, of negativistic, of nihilistic, but looking into that problem lies the answer.’’ Children sibilities, which will hardly leave you But, they may not be too happy to see to create awareness and to bring urgency so that any time for relaxation or pursuing that the company is not progressing at the on the contrary, critical thinking stands in the serv- need to be made aware that such questioning has your personal hobbies. In fact, life may projected pace. Ganesha advises you not to an essential, but much neglected, skill is brought ice of life, in the service of removing the obstacles to be respectful and not done in a hostile, nega- become so hectic that it could affect tax your brain too much. Don't keep your mind occupied to the forefront of educational reforms. For our chil- your health, so make sure you use your with unproductive thoughts, but try to stay focused on to life individually and socially, which paralyze us.’’ tivistic sense only to insult or embarrass some- energy judiciously and conserve it whenev- your main duties. Your personal affairs will demand a lot dren the future is today already arrived. How can we help our children in developing crit- body. It should be undertaken as a journey, a tool er possible. Try taking small breaks in the morning and of attention, and at times you may have to compromise Critical Thinking is the ability to evening hours. If you have a creative bent of mind, this your professional duties to cope up with them. Be very in search of truth. alert and careful, while dealing with your life-partner, analyse information and experi- week is quite auspicious for starting the writing project Taking a cue from the need for that you have been putting off. Those of you looking who may tend to be a bit touchy now. Has your relation- ences in an objective manner. This out for a suitable match for marriage could very likely ship lost the sizzle of initial days? Ask yourself, and respectfulness, we need to know that meet someone interesting. However, Ganesha feels resolve to solve! If you are single, try to strike a fine bal- skills can contribute to health by that you may not be able to take any meaningful deci- ance between your relationship and career. Legal issues helping us to recognize and assess “respectfulness’’ is today recognized as sion in the matter. The situation looks good on the shall have to be handled with care. Health, too, shall demand special attention. the factors that influence attitudes an essential quality in a sense different financial front, though. You may buy things that you 9. SAGITTARIUS from its traditional connotation. Respect- have been coveting for long. This week, Ganesha advises you to handle and behaviour, such as values, 3. GEMINI your business relationships with great peer pressure and the media. fulness, here, means appreciating oth- Ganesha predicts that this week is caution, as the situation at your work- favourable for making progress in your place may be a bit delicate. Before International Commission on ers’ point of view taking into considera- career, and at the same time you will be embarking on any new projects, work on Education (Delor’s Report) submit- tion the concerns of others. Explaining rewarded for your past hard work. If smoothening out the wrinkles; build your you have been hunting for another job rapport with your peers and superiors. Even on the per- ted to UNESCO says on Critical about “The Respectful Mind’’, in his new with more financial benefits, it may sonal front, relationship matters will be at the forefront. Thinking “All human beings must influential book “Five Minds For The come this week. However, your present Intimate personal relationships shall hold a lot of impor- be enabled to develop independ- financial situation may be far from pleasant; tance for you, and you shall be willing to go out of your Future’’ says Howard Gardner, the way to keep them happy and in good humour. Your ent critical thinking and form their you may even be in dire need of funds to meet some respected Professor of Cognition and urgent expenses, mainly because some of the debts that beloved too shall also reciprocate your feelings. Ganesha own judgements in order to deter- you were hoping would get repaid now shall be getting says that all this may, however, leave you with hardly any Education at the Harvard Graduate delayed. But don't worry, as Ganesha says better times time for yourself. But then, that will not matter much as mine for themselves what they are around the corner. You may be a bit concerned about long as other aspects of life are flowing smoothly. Don't believe they should do in different School of Education: ‘‘A Respectful Mind the young and the elderly members of the family. The neglect niggling health problems - care for them too. is a mind that recognizes differences youngsters may demand quality time, while the elderly 10. CAPRICORN : circumstances of life.Adolese- may need careful tending. It may be tough to balance The planetary configurations this week indi- cents can be helped to build their between individuals, groups and cul- everything, but try staying positive. cate that your professional life shall domi- 4. CANCER nate your personal life. You may also be own system of thought and values tures; one that learns to appreciate a called upon to take important decisions at The stars this week send ahead a mixed bag of work. Besides, you will have to work really freely, in full knowledge of facts, sense of “others’’.