Maturity means to acknowledge that no one is obliged to fulfill our needs
Maturity means to acknowledge that no one is obliged to fulfill our needs When infants are hungry, they just cry and expect others to come [...]
Intelligence means to know which thoughts to contemplate and which to neglect
Intelligence means to know which thoughts to contemplate and which to neglect Intelligence is essentially the ability to make good choices. For example, IQ tests [...]
Humility comes by acknowledging that we don’t have access to Krishna’s plan
Humility comes by acknowledging that we don't have access to Krishna's plan Suppose we are driving a car and come to an unexpected intersection. Or [...]
Even if we have to live with pain we don’t have to live in pain
To live with pain means that pain is present within our consciousness; to live in pain means that pain dominates our consciousness, infecting our whole [...]
Don’t just speak philosophy – seek the purpose of philosophy
Don't just speak philosophy – seek the purpose of philosophy The Bhagavad-gita (13.12) states that the purpose of philosophy is to understand the true nature [...]
Don’t let the mind show you what you are missing – show the mind what it is missing
Don’t let the mind show you what you are missing – show the mind what it is missing Suppose we are traveling in a plane [...]
Spiritual discipline is the road to freedom not a roadblock
Spiritual discipline is the road to freedom not a roadblock Many people believe that discipline is a roadblock to freedom – if they have to [...]
Deeming everything an illusion is not liberation – it just makes even liberation an illusion
Deeming everything an illusion is not liberation – it just makes even liberation an illusion Some people say, “Everything is an illusion. Those who understand [...]
Association works but making it work is our responsibility
Association works but making it work is our responsibility If we want to drive to a destination, we need a working car. But just getting [...]
Life may be filled with problems but life is not a problem
Life may be filled with problems but life is not a problem When faced with many problems, some people may become depressed, even suicidal, “Life [...]
Ignorance of reality may be excusable ignoring reality isn’t
Ignorance of reality may be excusable ignoring reality isn’t If we are pulled over for speeding, we may be excused if we didn’t know the [...]
Humans who pursue subhuman goals become anti-human
Humans who pursue subhuman goals become anti-human We humans are considered the most evolved among all species on our planet. Ironically though, we often cause [...]
Purification reveals the healthier choice to be also the tastier choice
Purification reveals the healthier choice to be also the tastier choice Suppose we have to choose between candies and carrots. Even if we understand that [...]
Seek strength not just in conviction but also in connection
Seek strength not just in conviction but also in connection When we strive to grow spiritually, we need strength to resist worldly temptations. How do [...]
When emotions appeal within us be the umpire not the appealer
When emotions appeal within us be the umpire not the appealer In cricket, the fielding players often appeal vociferously, claiming that the batsman is out. [...]
Distress is not due to the nature of nature but due to our disharmony with nature
Distress is not due to the nature of nature but due to our disharmony with nature Suppose we get a warning that the weather outside [...]
Helping one person may not change the world but it can change that person’s world
Helping one person may not change the world but it can change that person's world When we aspire to become an agent of positive change [...]
Stop whining that life is not fair – start working with life as it is
Stop whining that life is not fair – start working with life as it is Life sometimes gives us a raw deal. Despite working hard, [...]
Analyze disposition to clarify status not justify status quo
Analyze disposition to clarify status not justify status quo When we interact with people, we soon notice that we all are different. What makes us [...]
To argue that the truth is unknowable is to presume that it is knowable
To argue that the truth is unknowable is to presume that it is knowable Some skeptics look for flaws in all philosophies, especially philosophies that [...]
As long as our functional core differs from our constitutional core, we stay in delusion
As long as our functional core differs from our constitutional core we stay in delusion Our functional core refers to the thing that is central [...]