Overcoming distractions by aligning with our spiritual essence
Life is inevitably characterized by distractions. The very word “distraction” implies that...
Understanding ourselves: The utility of categorization, the necessity of self-observation
We all occasionally act in ways that surprise us, either positively or negatively. At times, we exceed...
Planning: how to be firm yet flexible
Whenever we make plans, it’s essential to approach them in a balanced way. Plans can be compared to routes...
Why aligning aspiration with determination is vital
We all have various aspirations, and we often try to increase our determination to pursue our aspirations....
Our inner war against temptation is far bigger than we think
Whenever we strive for self-improvement, particularly in resisting self-sabotaging indulgences, we may...
When living in the present is taken to an extreme
Let the present moment be the focus of our attention, not the substance of our aspiration
Distraction...
Two things that we should never underestimate
Never underestimate two things: God’s power to make things better and our power to make things...
Four ways to make the New Year's positivity LAST
Wish you a very happy New Year!
Normally, at such times, we make resolutions, and that’s very important....
How to ensure that the right answer has the right effect
Just because we know the right answers doesn’t mean we know the right time and tone to convey those...
How to help others use their freedom wisely
How to help others use their freedom wisely
When we guide someone, such as a trainee or a child, it’s...
How not to deal with a person whom we consider a necessary evil
Calling someone we dislike but need a “necessary evil” is often an unnecessary evil in itself.
In...
Whether a message is short is not as important as whether it is sufficient
The length of a talk is not as crucial as its completeness. A short talk can be insufficient, a long...
How to be a leader even if we don’t have any position
The essence of leadership lies not in how much value people give to us but in how much value we can bring...
The balance of predictability and unpredictability that makes relationships fulfilling
Healthy relationships strike a balance between predictability and unpredictability. When we are in a...
How our speech can enhance our relationships?
Balancing sensitivity in speech
The oversensitive consider even a mild observation to be a condemnation,...
Three attributes to persist in self-improvement
Three tips to persist in the journey of self-improvement
Self-improvement is not an easy path, particularly...
Self-improvement: The PIE we can’t have and the PIE we can have
Self-improvement is one of life’s most challenging endeavors—not only because changing ourselves is intrinsically...
Our attention determines what we grasp and what grasps us
We often underestimate the pivotal role that attention plays in our lives. While we recognize its importance...
When being nice is not nice...
Be nice to contain the vice that is inside, not to conform to the vice that is outside
Being nice is...
Three characteristics each of spontaneous remembrance and conscientious remembrance
When memory is coupled with desire, attachment, or an emotional investment, it starts flooding, filling,...
How to be flexible without being sentimental: Balancing previous intention with present perception
How to be flexible without being sentimental – The first chapter of the Bhagavad-gita begins with...
Bhagavad-gita as the LED light for our life
Bhagavad-gita as the LED light for our life – On the occasion of Gita Jayanti, let us consider...
