What defines who we really are?
What defines who we really are? - At the start of the Bhagavad-gita, Arjuna feels hesitant to engage in the Kurukshetra war because he feels [...]
Resolving emotional tensions through Gita wisdom
Resolving emotional tensions through Gita wisdom - Emotions are among the strongest forces that shape our actions and our life at large. Unfortunately, emotions can [...]
Why the I can’t count solely on the eye
Why the I can’t count solely on the eye - Suppose a person steering a ship sees something small and shiny ahead. They overlook it [...]
The courage to take a hard look at ourselves
The courage to take a hard look at ourselves - A mirror helps us see how we look, or more specifically, see whether how we [...]
How to make difficult decisions
How to make difficult decisions- Throughout our life, we make decisions, consciously or unconsciously, about what to eat, what to read, whom to spend time [...]
How to act wisely?
How to act wisely? - When we face perplexing situations, how can we act wisely? By the proper interaction between our intentions and our perceptions. [...]
How to be more creative?
How to be more creative? - Creativity is essentially divinity manifesting through humanity. When we are creative, we become channels for a wisdom far bigger [...]
Show up for inspiration to show up
Show up for inspiration to show up - Creativity is both a great magic and a great mystery. Magic because it results in the best [...]
When morality feels like a burden …
When morality feels like a burden - When we try to follow moral standards to live purely, we sometimes feel harassed by temptations that keep [...]
How to avoid unhealthy reactions to unwanted emotions
How to avoid unhealthy reactions to unwanted emotions - Suppose we experience a craving that runs contrary to the principles we hold sacred. Faced with [...]
How to see negative emotions positively
We all sometimes experience negative emotions such as loneliness, dejection, resentment, anger or fear. When such emotions arise, we may let ourselves get carried away [...]
What does it mean to “follow our heart”?
What does it mean to “follow our heart”? - Suppose we have to decide about complex and consequential issues such as choosing a career, a [...]
What is the heart?
Many regularly used words have nuances that we rarely ponder. Consider the word “heart.” When we say, “He suffered a heart attack,” we refer to [...]
Do emotions reside in the mind?
Do emotions reside in the mind? - To understand, consider an analogous question: do sensations reside in the body? Suppose a 20 kg dumbbell is [...]
How are thoughts and emotions related
How are thoughts and emotions related - Thoughts and emotions are sometimes seen as sequential — when we think steadily about something, we feel emotions [...]
Do bad thoughts comprise bad karma?
Do bad thoughts comprise bad karma? - At one level, yes. Because thinking is also a form of activity, and every activity comes under the [...]
Will negative imagination lead to self-fulfilling prophecies?
Will negative imagination lead to self-fulfilling prophecies? - When a person having unhealthy habits is told to imagine the disasters that may result if they [...]
The way to a better future
The way to a better future - The future can be better than the present and we can play a part in bringing about that [...]
If we lack freedom or willpower what can we do?
If we lack freedom or willpower what can we do? - When we try to do something worthwhile, if external situations hamper us, we may [...]
Are we using our intelligence intelligently?
Are we using our intelligence intelligently? - When we see someone with intelligence far greater than ours (as measured by some parameter such as IQ), [...]
Two ways to deal with resentment
Two ways to deal with resentment - Resentment is a toxic but telling emotion. To understand what it is telling us, we need to attentively [...]