We all get uncomfortable with, fear and uncertainty. But good can emerge even from such situations and there is inherent value in working through discomfort, fear or uncertainty. And sometimes unpleasant emotions along the path have the ability to broaden our beliefs and perspectives. It is very natural to feel negative in situations that are …
Living with intention
Most of us get so caught up in our conditioned states of mind that sometimes we get out of tune with what we are really here for. We all possess a higher purpose, yet many of us go through life lacking an intentional approach in tapping into it. Intention is what leads us to take …
Consciousness : State of mindful awareness
Many of us are often confused with the concept of consciousness. Sometimes we use it as a mere mental activity and sometimes we think it means merely being awake. In our day-to-day activities, we attend to so many chores, big or small. ][But most of these are done mechanically and unconsciously. Even when it comes …
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The virtue of patience
There is no advantage to hurrying through life. Shikamaru Nara Patience is an essential virtue to practice in our daily life, and many of us view it as the ‘right’ thing to do or as a ‘should’. It is the most virtuous in the face of adversity or frustration. There can be some real value …
Letting go: The path to freedom
“The mind is easily distracted; it loses its focus and becomes restless. If it is not directed positively, it’s power will be diffused.“Chin-Ning Chu Most of us identify with our thinking mind. The stream of thinking has enormous power that can easily drag you along with it. Our thoughts always buzz around like a swarm …