The QUEST acronym (Why the Gita’s first chapter matters 1)
The QUEST acronym - The Bhagavad-gita is widely known as a book of profound philosophy. Why does such a book start with an entire chapter [...]
To speak effectively learn to let go of what you think you are speaking and hear what others are hearing
To speak effectively learn to let go of what you think you are speaking and hear what others are hearing While communicating with others, we [...]
Our tongue is like a loaded gun that we always carry within us
Our tongue is like a loaded gun that we always carry within us Suppose we have a powerful, loaded gun. We would be extremely careful [...]
Wrong philosophy may not obstruct people spiritually as much as our calling their philosophy wrong
Wrong philosophy may not obstruct people spiritually as much as our calling their philosophy wrong Suppose we encounter people who follow some philosophy in which [...]
The essence of education is enlightenment engagement and encouragement
The essence of education is enlightenment engagement and encouragement If we wish to educate others about something – especially something that requires moral strength, discipline, [...]
To speak effectively, speak not just correctly, but also appropriately
To speak effectively speak not just correctly but also appropriately When a doctor prescribes a medicine to a patient, they consider not just the patient’s [...]
To inspire improvement, offer encouragement, not judgment
When we see others doing something wrong, we often feel impelled to judge and correct them. This impulse becomes even stronger if we happen to [...]
Before you put others in their place, put yourself in their place
When we teach something and find that some people keep objecting, we may feel impelled to speak cuttingly and put them in their place. However, [...]