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10 Things Time Has Taught Me

Jun 13, 2025
2 min read

Dr. Sunil Prakash is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Trainer. He is CEO of the California Hypnosis Institute Gurgaon, an online and offline learning platform. An author of The Mental Vault, and a presenter at various international conventions and meets.

Executive Contributor Dr. Sunil Prakash

Over the years, time has become one of my greatest teachers. It’s shown me what really matters, often in ways I didn’t expect. Some lessons came quietly, others hit hard, but all of them shaped how I see life now. These are 10 things time has taught me. Maybe they’ll resonate with you too, or give you a fresh way to look at your own journey.


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  1. Much of life is spent chasing illusions and idolizing false ideals. The moment you recognize this truth is when you truly begin to live.

  2. You absolutely cannot please everyone all the time. Prioritize your happiness first, then care for your loved ones. Everyone else is busy fulfilling their own needs, so focus on what matters to you.

  3. Fighting the aging process is futile, like trying to catch the wind. Embrace it, enjoy it. Your body is evolving, as it always has. Instead of resisting change, shift your perspective to appreciate the beauty that comes with it.

  4. Perfection is a myth, and no one is entirely satisfied with their life. Once you accept this, you break free from comparison and judgment. It's a powerful and liberating realization.

  5. Most people overlook what you do right, focusing instead on your mistakes. Understand this, and you’ll start pursuing actions for the right reasons, leading to far more enjoyment in life.

  6. You will regret the time spent criticizing your appearance. Embrace your body, it's a remarkable vessel for your soul. Make peace with it sooner rather than later.

  7. While health is crucial, stress, fear, and worry are far more harmful than the delicious food or drink you might deny yourself. Choose happiness and peace; they are the ultimate remedies.

  8. As you age, consider who will remember you and why. Your love and wisdom will outlast any material possessions. Share your stories, they can travel further than you can imagine.

  9. Life is fleeting, but living against the current can feel like a sentence. Life should be an adventure, not a burden.

  10. Always use what you save for “special occasions.” Tomorrow is never promised. Today is a gift, and that’s why we call it the present. So eat, drink, and be merry!


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Dr. Sunil Prakash, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Certified Trainer of Clinical Hypnotherapy

In 2008, Dr Sunil Prakash had a life-changing encounter while attending a Psychotherapy conference in the USA. He met a Clinical Hypnotherapist who introduced him to the remarkable effectiveness of Hypnotherapy as a healing modality. Inspired by this newfound knowledge he determined to pursue his passion for healing and teaching, Dr Sunil Prakash spent little time completing his Hypnotherapist course and Trainer's program from CHI USA. Within a year, he started his hypnotherapy academy. Since 2009 he has been successfully running the California Hypnosis Institute Gurgaon in India, where he practices and teaches Clinical Hypnotherapy.

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