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If one carries the cross of the memories of a wrong someone had done to us, all the time, not only will we be weighed down, the remembrance will eat into and corrode us.

Eschewing revenge

It is also good to learn to loosen and lighten up a bit.

15 Dec 2018 7:15 PM

A harvest of peace is produced from a seed of contentment

Joys of downsizing

The act of letting go and decluttering can help our soul find peace and contentment.

15 July 2018 6:40 PM

A harvest of peace is produced from a seed of contentment. (Representational image)

Joys of downsizing

The act of letting go and decluttering can help our soul find peace and contentment.

12 July 2018 10:09 PM

Insights often surface when we are taking a long walk, or a shower, in a train journey or in the wee hours of the morning.

Trust your instincts

One often ends up placing much more value on rational thoughts and ignoring what the instinct has to say.

29 May 2018 9:24 PM

The universe is a sea of energy and we are all droplets in this. The ripples we create reach out and touch other people as we are all part of a unified field. (Photo: Pixabay)

From me to we

Apart from human beings, a global mindset will stand us in good stead in the case of our natural resources too.

4 May 2018 6:35 PM

In addition to the karma that we carry, we are also adding to it every minute of our lives by every action of ours.

Balance your karma

A four-point action plan to work out your karma with wisdom and intelligence.

15 Feb 2018 7:24 PM

Does the world, that is so often so unkind, still deserve people who do good? What is the motivation that can drive one to do good even if it goes unappreciated?

Do good, feel good

The question therefore uppermost in many of our minds is why should one do good when the world is quite the contrary?

6 Feb 2018 6:49 PM

For spiritual seekers fire is a perfect example of what moderation vs excess can do.

Significance of fire

Scriptures across religions believe that God manifests as fire on occasions.

2 Nov 2017 7:26 PM

Eternally exposed to the elements, yet ever enduring, mountains teach us what equanimity in the face of adverse conditions is all about.

Mountains and spirituality

Every climb up a mountain is an exercise in spiritual growth.

4 Oct 2017 6:59 PM

Appreciating your uniqueness and working towards evolving into the person the Supreme intended you to be will lend a purpose to your life

Knowing yourself

It is important to choose your own path and listen to your own voice, as that is the only way to achieve a meaningful...

31 Aug 2017 6:43 PM

The next time you take a peek at the mirror after youve done a cursory check, linger for a while longer and look deeper at what your face is telling you.

Reflections don't lie

A mirror can reveal a lot about a person if examined closely and can also help one move towards a better and desirous...

2 Aug 2017 6:39 PM

Remember that even when things dont look like they are moving, they are in fact moving without our knowledge.

Focus on the effort

In tough situations, focusing on one's effort without worrying about results helps gain balance and aids spiritual...

5 July 2017 6:55 PM