The Priceless Power of a Smile: Why I Always Assume Positive Intent

Think positive. Always assume positive intent. Don't read negative intent into others' actions.These phrases often sound like well-worn clichés, but I am a firm believer in their power. Living by these principles is not always easy to practice, and sometimes, it can be difficult for others to understand. For example, when the skies seem to fall and a crisis hits, my initial reaction is us…
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The Optimist's Heart

The Optimist's HeartShashi Bellamkonda  ·  May 18, 2026My father used to say that worrying was just praying for things you didn’t want. He said it in Telugu, and it sounded be…
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Dutton Ranch and the America We Forgot

Dutton Ranch and the America We ForgotReadyThoughts Shashi Bellamkonda I’ve watched all of it. Yellowstone, 1883, 1923. Every season, every funeral, every fence line disputed in the…
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