Category: Contemplation
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Eighteenth Rule of Love
Dear readers, I hope this post reaches you all in good health. Today, we shall see the eighteenth rule of Love from the novel “The Forty Rules of Love” by Elif Shafak. If you want to change the ways others treat you, you should first change the way you treat yourself, fully and sincerely, there…
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Sixteenth Rule of Love
Dear all, Today we shall see the sixteenth rule of Love from the novel The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak. Here it goes: Real faith is the one inside. The rest simply washes off. There is only one type of dirt that cannot be cleansed with pure water, and that is the stain…
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Emotional Intelligence
Dear readers, In this post, I’d like to express my understanding of “Emotional Intelligence”. As homo sapiens, we continuously look for knowledge or wisdom. Every little thing that we do in this life gives us some learning experience. But, is that all? Can knowledge be enough to live in peace within and with others around…
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Tenth Rule of Love
Dear Readers, I’m so excited today to share the tenth rule of Love with you all. It goes like – The midwife knows that when there is no pain, the way for the baby cannot be opened and the mother cannot give birth. Likewise, for a new self to be born, hardship is necessary. Just…
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On Renunciation
The word “Renunciation” sounds like the word “Death” for most of us. Unpleasant, Scary, Sad. But, let’s think about it further – What good is it to hold on to the Material Abundance leaving the Source/God abandoned, renounced? I’d like to consider those who forgot to contemplate on the Source of all Creations to be…
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The Fearful Mind – Episode 5
We are in the fifth episode of this series to know about fear and learn some coping techniques. Let’s dive in. #3 Treating fear as an uninvited guest Fear or anxiety is unpleasant. The moment we are aware of a fearful thought, we immediately want to distract ourselves – using alcohol, sex, social media, etc.…
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If you were, how would you?
What kind of emotions rise up as you read about Betty? How would you treat her if you were her psychiatrist?
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Sanskrit Times – Episode 4
Hi Readers, Hope you’re doing well, wherever you’re in the world. Today I am going to share a couple of verses from one of the great works of an 8th century Indian Philosopher Sri Adi Shankaracharya – Bhaja Govindam. It is a song/poetry that reminds the sage’s followers to reflect on the Truth (so as…
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Detachment
When you walk Don’t run When you run Don’t think When you think Don’t attach Acknowledge and detach To be the witness of who you truly are.
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A gentle introduction to Yoga
The short story is that – Yoga is Union. – Is it the union of the body, the mind and/or the soul? – Is it the union of God’s Consciousness with the Human Consciousness? – Is it the union of the soul and the Holy Spirit?
The Void Space 