Exploring the idea of forgiveness

12 Oct 2020 09:28 AM IST

When we practice extending compassion equally in all directions—to those we love, to those we feel neutral toward, and to those we perceive as our enemies—forgiveness is a missing link in the exercise. In practical terms, we need to forgive those who have harmed us or who seem hateful to

Happiness is our nature

12 Oct 2020 09:17 AM IST

Once there was a congregation of fish, who got together to discuss who among them had seen the ocean. None of them could say they had actually seen the ocean. Then one fish said, ‘‘I think my great grandfather had seen the ocean!’’ A second fish said, ‘‘Yes, yes, I

Buddha’s way to find a way out of sufferings

12 Oct 2020 09:13 AM IST

This is a world that we are trying hard to possess. With both hands. With thousands of desires. With infinite aspirations and we want to pour them all into ourselves. We fill ourselves with the world and worldly possessions. The more the possessions one has, the more one wants to

Discovering your spiritual power

10 Oct 2020 09:01 AM IST

A thought for today Collect moments of peace. When I take a deep breath, hold it for a quiet moment and offer a sweet smile to myself, I bring a drop of peace to my world. Each precious moment of peace adds a drop to the pond. Drop by drop,

Things one must avoid on a spiritual journey

10 Oct 2020 09:01 AM IST

Some travellers on the spiritual path make admirable efforts – they have a lofty aim, work with zest and sincerity, and are loved and respected by many. However, after some time, they appear to be totally different people. Those who were galloping on the right path until yesterday look to

Be honest to draw God’s love

10 Oct 2020 09:00 AM IST

Love is connected to virtues. Virtues create love, within the self and within others. When virtues reduce, the quality of love also reduces. When all virtues are present, there is complete and pure love. Out of all the virtues, the main one is honesty. If we feel someone is not

Internal focus helps you overcome obstacles

10 Oct 2020 08:59 AM IST

If you have the power of concentration, then you have the ability to be free from obstacles. Concentration is of two kinds. One is intellectual concentration, and many people, working in fields such as information technology and science, are able to have very deep, focused concentration. However, there is another

Biting one’s own tail one is chasing

05 Oct 2020 11:17 AM IST

This world is moving. Moving at a fast speed. Something is pumping it up to make it thumping and going. Like something is pumping in your heart that is making your blood go around your body in full circle. The world is going round and round full circle. It is

Surviving pandemic, the right way

05 Oct 2020 11:14 AM IST

Covid-19… lockdown… quarantine… pandemic… work from home… online classes… social distancing… new normal… These are some new words and phrases that were introduced to us this year and forever changed our lives! What began as fear of the unknown soon turned into a reality where we had no choice but

How spirituality impacts mental health

05 Oct 2020 11:10 AM IST

Religion and spirituality have been linked to several health behaviours. More than 75% of the rigorously carried out studies have found an association of religion and spirituality with greater longevity.

For better relationships, change yourself

03 Oct 2020 07:28 AM IST

If we wish to have harmonious relations with others, we need to resolve in our minds to change ourselves — our perspective, attitude, and behaviour — in order to adapt to any situation. When we change, our world will change. The formal education we receive, unfortunately, does not make us

Making the mind your friend

03 Oct 2020 07:24 AM IST

Our thoughts shape our experience of life, colour our view of the world, and affect our physical health. They also create the atmosphere around us, through our vibrations. We all have experience of the racing mind seemingly running away with us. Make no mistake, negative, critical, or angry thoughts have