Avoid hell in the mind, avoid hell in the world
Some people think of hell as merely a belief of some religious groups. Others think of hell as merely a physical location meant for the [...]
Some people think of hell as merely a belief of some religious groups. Others think of hell as merely a physical location meant for the [...]
As is often said, knowledge is power. But where exactly does the power of knowledge lie? Not just in its informational content, but in its [...]
Suppose someone shows no fear even in the presence of great danger. We may appreciate that person as incredibly courageous, but would that lack of [...]
Few technological advances have changed our daily lives as much as smartphones. Though phones have made many routine activities easier for us, we may have [...]
Suppose we are the main caregiver for a dear relative suffering from Alzheimer's. When they become non-communicative or even violent, we will be concerned, but [...]
Suppose we are traveling by boat through a vast ocean and we hear a weather warning on the boat radio, “The water ahead is stormy; [...]
Counting our blessings is an oft-recommended activity for cultivating gratitude and positivity: When we count our blessings, we learn to appreciate what we have and [...]
Count your blessings – this oft-repeated exhortation can seem cliched. To appreciate its potency, let’s consider two significant benefits of counting our blessings. Feeling enriched: [...]
Suppose we are walking toward a destination and some passerby suggests we go somewhere else. Just because of their suggestion, we won’t change course. Yet [...]
Suppose we are driving a car. If our car map is unclear, if a distracting partner is sitting next to us and if excess baggage [...]
The Bhagavad-gita repeatedly recommends that we remember the ultimate reality, Krishna. Let’s consider three practical benefits of such remembrance: Clarity: Our inner world is often [...]
Stress is becoming alarmingly widespread in today’s world. Naturally, people are seeking effective ways to deal with it. Sometimes, acute stress needs to be treated [...]
When we are spiritually weak, we can’t resist the world's allurements and we get caught in things that don't really matter to us. To overcome [...]
What happens when we become physically weak? Many of our normal activities become difficult or even impossible. We can't lift heavy weights; we can’t even [...]
Suppose we catch an infection. If we aren’t careful, we will transmit it to others. While we are usually aware that physical infection is transmissible, [...]
Today’s culture glamorizes lust as the source of immediate and immense pleasure. However, such glamorization impoverishes our existence, depleting three of its vital dimensions: Spirituality: [...]
Suppose we are trapped in a cell with a cellmate who constantly draws our attention to the many terrible images on the cell walls. While [...]
Suppose we were confined in a room filled with the darkest images of our life. The first thing we would want to do is to [...]
We all want to do something worthwhile, something that the world will notice and appreciate. Unfortunately, that isn’t easy. What is even more perplexing and [...]
Suppose a bully has been terrorizing us for a long time. Suppose further that they are always going to be a part of our life. [...]
Suppose we were in a hall filled with mirrors, most of which are deliberately designed to give a distorted reflection of us. By looking at [...]