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 …
What it means to live with empathy and compassion
Not all of our instincts are rooted in goodwill. We often let other people’s emotions affect us, or misjudge them based on our own biases. For many of us, it can be a challenge to be kind and accepting of others who aren’t like us. The natural response many of us have when someone disagrees …
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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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Living without resentment
Many people end up going through life, allowing themselves to be weighed down by feelings of anger, hatred and resentment. Being treated unfairly or whenever we feel wronged or less valued by others, we experience resentment. And most of us get trapped in such experiences. Resentful thoughts have such power over us that we can …
Identity crisis: A lost sense of self
Identity cannot be found or fabricated but emerges from within when one has the courage to let go” Doug Cooper One of the most important aspect of human beings is to have a stable sense of self. Having a well-developed sense of self is what helps us make wise choices in life. However, formation of …