Healthy and unhealthy foundations for self-respect
Some people treat self-respect as the most important thing in their life. When they feel that others are disrespecting or mistreating them, that becomes for [...]
Some people treat self-respect as the most important thing in their life. When they feel that others are disrespecting or mistreating them, that becomes for [...]
In Krishna’s last instructive words in the Gita, he assures Arjuna protection from all ‘papa,’ which is usually translated as sinful reactions. Additionally, another standard [...]
Devotion is seen through dedication - Suppose someone claims that they are strong patriots. On observing them, if we find that they hardly do anything [...]
Two principles for making our mind our friend - Suppose we are named guardians of the son of some old friends who have suddenly passed [...]
How doubt can’t live without faith- Parasites can’t exist without the host organisms they prey on. Doubt is such a parasite that can’t live without [...]
Handling the gun of doubt - If we are traveling through a dangerous area, we need a good gun. Similarly, to function in an illusion-filled [...]
How to tap the power of desire - Desire is a power like petrol; unlike petrol however, it is not mechanical, being associated with consciousness. [...]
We may have scars but we don’t have to be scarred - To have scars means to have some physical marks. To be scarred means [...]
How being courageous is different from being fearless - Suppose someone shows no fear even in the presence of great danger. We may appreciate that [...]
Boosting immunity boosting humanity - When caught in a pandemic, we wisely seek to boost our immunity. Simultaneously, we need to boost something just as [...]
Why spiritual weakness is tougher to detect than physical weakness - Why spiritual weakness is tougher to detect than physical weakness - What happens when [...]
Why we need to transform pain - Suppose we catch an infection. If we aren’t careful, we will transmit it to others. While we are [...]
How can we redefine our relationship with failure - Suppose a bully has been terrorizing us for a long time. Suppose further that they are [...]
The courage to take a hard look at ourselves - A mirror helps us see how we look, or more specifically, see whether how we [...]
Suppose someone is strong, be it physically, economically, politically. We easily understand that they can be dangerous if they start abusing their strength. However, [...]
When we feel worthless - Suppose we find ourselves trapped in a dark dungeon. We struggle in vain to pry out the rocks from a [...]
Be fearless not tactless - Suppose a soldier feels inspired to fight fearlessly against a tyrannical invading army. But if he just charges single-handedly at [...]