When our conscience speaks ….
We all have inside us an inner guiding voice: the voice of conscience that guides us to act in ways that are worthwhile, ennobling and [...]
Why does Krishna stress equanimity of the mind as a prerequisite for renunciation?
In the Bhagavad-gita’s sixth chapter, Krishna stresses that renunciation of work (06.03-04: shamah) can lead to progress only for those who have situated their mind [...]
Is poor mental health just a weakness of will? (Mental health series 4)
Is poor mental health just a weakness of will? - Suppose someone says they can’t do something challenging because they are not mentally healthy. Are [...]
How self-doubt differs from self-appraisal (Dealing with doubts 3)
How self-doubt differs from self-appraisal - Suppose we have two acquaintances: one who gently explains to us our limitations during a mature discussion when we [...]
Why self-awareness matters more than self-discipline — Desire management series 3
Why self-awareness matters more than self-discipline — Desire management series 3 - Whenever a desire drives us into doing something regrettable, we may think that [...]
Three ways to live more effectively
Three ways to live more effectively - Suppose we are driving a car. If our car map is unclear, if a distracting partner is sitting [...]
Why spiritual weakness is tougher to detect than physical weakness
Why spiritual weakness is tougher to detect than physical weakness - Why spiritual weakness is tougher to detect than physical weakness - What happens when [...]
Why wisdom doesn’t automatically make us wise
Why wisdom doesn’t automatically make us wise - When we are taught wisdom-texts such as the Bhagavad-gita by its expert teachers, we may learn much [...]
When living in the present helps and when it harms
When living in the present helps and when it harms - “Live in the present” is valuable advice to counter our mind’s tendency to wander [...]
How our mind can be a double agent
How our mind can be a double agent - Suppose a country’s intelligence agency needs to do a vital mission for which they need a [...]
How to get away from the mind when it troubles us?
How to get away from the mind when it troubles us?- When someone speaks negative things constantly, we may feel the need to get away [...]
How to monitor and mentor ourselves?
How to monitor and mentor ourselves? - One of the most intriguing verses in the Bhagavad-gita (06.05) urges us to elevate the self with the [...]
Why do small things irritate us so much?
Why do small things irritate us so much? - We may notice that our mood often gets spoiled when some small things go wrong. Why [...]
How inner bridges and inner barricades can empower us
Our mind is sometimes a source of creative ideas and sometimes a source of destructive desires. Pertinently, the Bhagavad-gita (06.05) urges us to elevate ourselves [...]
How to deal with the crazy mind?
How to deal with the crazy mind? Suppose a crazy psychopath has taken a child hostage and is using that child as a shield against [...]
How to deal with the mind’s craziness
How to deal with the mind’s craziness Suppose we have been giving into an unhealthy craving of our mind for a long time. Then, the [...]
We need inner accounting before we can have inner accountability
Suppose a social welfare organization is short of money and asks us to become a regular patron. Naturally, we will want some accountability. But if [...]
Treating the mind as an enemy can be uncomfortable treating it as a friend can be fatal — treat it as a patient
Suppose we are living with someone prone to wild mood swings. We will need to watch them carefully to understand their present mood and adapt [...]
Even if others don’t take us seriously, still we can take ourselves seriously
Suppose we have an important suggestion that can improve a project we are a part of. But our inputs aren’t allowed or asked or acknowledged [...]
The stronger the hold of problems on our mind the weaker becomes our hold on ourselves
Suppose we see a friend getting rattled when facing problems. We may tell them, “Get a hold on yourself.” This common usage suggests that we [...]
Mind your mind to know when it is in order, when on the border and when out of order
Mind your mind to know when it is in order when on the border and when out of order Suppose we use a laptop for [...]