Don’t be so afraid of the irrational as to deny the possibility of the transrational
Don’t be so afraid of the irrational as to deny the possibility of the transrational We live in an age that prides itself on its [...]
Don’t be so afraid of the irrational as to deny the possibility of the transrational We live in an age that prides itself on its [...]
God focuses not on what wrongs we have committed but on where our heart is committed Suppose we strive to practice bhakti and live purely, [...]
“Be yourself.” This is an oft-repeated mantra nowadays. While the call to be true to oneself is enriching, the path to self-expression, as charted by [...]
Just because it's not up to you doesn't mean that you are not up to it When we are asked to do something challenging, especially [...]
Destiny may determine the complexion of our face but we determine the expression on our face “Is everything destined?” We may ask when factors beyond [...]
Some people view contemplation and action as opposites: “If we are contemplative, we can’t be active.” To substantiate their view, they point to the classification [...]
When a long-awaited good thing happens be grateful that it happened not resentful that it happened so late Suppose someone who had a longstanding disagreement [...]
Suppose we are working in a team with someone who keeps interrupting us. And what they suggest is mostly distracting at best and disastrous at [...]
Suppose someone is trying to recover from alcoholism. They may still be subjected to strong cravings to drink. Suppose they feel that those cravings are [...]
Few things stimulate human sympathy as much as the sight of someone being persecuted. We naturally want to do what we can to stop the [...]
Today’s corporate-controlled consumerist culture makes us believe that our success and happiness are defined by how much we collect and how much we consume: how [...]
The more we are aimless the more we become shameless Suppose a student is on vacation, with nothing specific to do. They may spend days [...]
The best way to watch the mind is by having something better to watch Our mind often acts as an enemy. That’s why we all [...]
To deal with fear focus not on what if but on what is Suppose we hear about an acquaintance getting a heart attack. We may [...]
If we get into the mind’s discourse we go down a disastrous course Suppose someone gave a talk that is captivatingly delivered but is filled [...]
Whatever we are surfing for we are ultimately surfing for Krishna Our mind is constantly surfing for something enjoyable. While surfing referred traditionally to a [...]
The essence of discipline is to make our intelligence faster than our mind Suppose we tend to waste too much time on Facebook. We can [...]
The size of our problems is inversely proportional to the size of our purpose Suppose a truck is moving rapidly on a road on which [...]
To understand what is wrong in the world look first in the mirror not the newspaper When we hear about the many things wrong in [...]
Happiness is savored best when seen through the corner of the eye not when stared at straight Suppose an image looks attractive when seen straight, [...]