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Is Suffering Really Necessary?
In speaking to numerous people on a regular basis, in going over emails from readers all over the world, I’ve realized that whenever anything bad happens to anyone, the first thing they experience is a sense of disbelief. While each … Read more →
The Most Difficult Emotion
Today, I will touch upon one of the most difficult human emotions. In the past, I have written about it and called it an act, a conscious choice. The trouble is, even though it is an act, this emotion is … Read more →
The Greatest Spiritual Quality
If you were to ask me this question: what is the greatest spiritual quality one can have? Without a moment’s hesitation, I would say compassion. Having said that, I don’t deny that sometimes you may have plausible reasons to put … Read more →
I am Lonely
Everyone is lonely. This is the truth. I don’t know of anyone who hasn’t felt lonely at some point of time in their life. Some may experience it longer and more frequently than others, but, regardless, it’s an emotion each … Read more →
The Path of Personal Fulfillment
Have you ever wondered about your life? Like, where you are going, what you are doing or why you are living the way you are? I think at some point in time, everyone does. If you sit down in peace … Read more →
Dealing with Terminal Illness
What to do when one of your loved ones is diagnosed with a terminal condition? Do I have any insight? I was asked recently. It is one of the most agonizing, most painful experiences — to see a loved one … Read more →
Making Your Dreams Come True
Engrossed in his own world, dismayed and troubled, once upon a time, a traveler was passing through the woods. His whole life had been a struggle, he felt. No matter how hard he worked, there seemed no end to the … Read more →
A Moral Dilemma
Some questions have no answers, and many questions have no absolute answers. The other day, a young physician came to the ashram. Let’s call her Anu. She was somewhat depressed because of the situation at work. Working as a doctor … Read more →
It’s Not Your Fault
More than once I’ve written from the perspective of a parent. It’s been on my mind to write a post from the eyes of a child, from the other side. So, here. More than the society, peers, schooling, teachers, advertising, … Read more →
Three Questions of Socrates
I often talk about breaking free of the conditioning. At the end of each one of my videos is the line Discover Your Own Truth. That alone will set you free, I often say. But, I’m frequently asked, what do … Read more →
You are Not Weak
Should you be strong all the time? Is it possible? Be Strong — it’s an expression we all have heard countless times. Since childhood. As a child when you fall down and people don’t want to see you cry, they … Read more →
When They don’t Love You Back
I wasn’t planning to write on this topic today, but numerous readers emailed saying they were waiting for my next post on what to do when your love is not reciprocated. So, here we go. At the outset, let me … Read more →
The Voice of Intuition – First Impressions
Be it regarding your endeavors, plans, or ideas; there is something inexplicable about the first impression — it is often the voice of our intuition, our latent intelligence. I am not referring to forming first impressions about the people you … Read more →
The Two Realizations
To survive, thrive, and live gracefully in this world, we need a bit of both worldly and spiritual wisdom. Just having worldly wisdom may help you acquire material wealth and fame, but it doesn’t mean you’ll have peace and bliss. … Read more →
Listening to Nature
Everyone is born with some talent. It generally happens to be in the field one is passionate about. For most though, unfortunately, their talents remain hidden, unused. If you absolutely love to do something, you automatically excel in it. As … Read more →
