In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, we have unprecedented access to tools that connect us globally. While these advancements have created many opportunities, they’ve also intensified competition. Being successful is no longer an option; it’s essential for those who want to thrive in this demanding environment. Yet, not everyone succeeds—sometimes not because of a lack of […]
The book, The Miracle Mind, sets the stage for a profound realization through a powerful allegory, where a sacred cistern meant for worship is forgotten and gradually corrupted. We see a crow dropping meat, passersby throwing trash, and Kris, who had bought it for a sacred fire ritual, also forgetting and tossing a used tissue […]
Reclaim Your Attention and Transform Your Life In an era flooded with endless distractions and relentless noise, true concentration has become one of the rarest—and most precious—gifts. If you often feel like your dreams are slipping through your fingers or that your potential is shackled by scattered attention, this is your moment to awaken a […]
We often fall into the trap of believing that happiness can be found in external sources. We chase external validation, material possessions, and fleeting pleasures, yet a deep sense of fulfillment often remains just out of reach. There’s a void within. In a world obsessed with the pursuit of happiness, have we ever paused to […]
The Role of Spiritual Scriptures Todarmal, a famous litterateur of the Jain faith, put his heart and soul into creating a book. His work was well known as ‘The way to Moksha’. At the break of the day, he would start his writing endeavor and would continue until late in the night. He remained aloof […]
Thinking!! Doesn’t that happen automatically… what’s so artful about it? You may start thinking. But before you go off on that tangent let’s think on the following points: Do you remember when you first began thinking? What is the content of your thoughts? Are you overpowered by your thoughts? What kind of emotions arise within […]
‘Give me blood and I will give you freedom’ Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose called out to his countrymen. The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but rising every time you fall.” were Nelson Mandela’s inspiring words. History is replete with examples that showcase the magical power of words—be they blessings, curses or […]
Seeker: Sirshree, help me to see when to be attached to the world and when to be detached? Sirshree: Do both. Be attached while being detached. When you are in detached attachment, question of time does not arise. Who-you-truly-are is beyond the mind and body. You are pure awareness, which precedes thoughts and emotions. Everything […]
Every New Year beckons us to ask – Have I explored all my possibilities? Have I achieved completeness? To answer these questions, we need to identify whatever is old and incomplete within us. What can we add or remove to attain completeness? Completeness is experienced when we choose to be creative in life situations, instead […]
Freedom from Emotions Coming to the last article in this series of how to deal with unwanted thoughts, today we would discuss how to handle unwanted emotions. Emotions are nothing but a by-product of thoughts. These emotions or feelings (stress, anxiety, fear and anger) have a debilitating effect on our health. In addition to ideal […]
This too shall pass We continue our series with a short story, that conveys yet another quick solution to work around difficult situations and unwanted thoughts, where we are stuck and unable to move ahead. Ramesh was a wealthy businessman, who had also learned the fine art of living life. He would often share his […]
It Doesn’t Matter The next article in this series is about understanding another simple solution that can be used in our daily life. Though it may sound simple, yet applying this solution and mastering this in small situations would help in facing bigger issues in the later part of life. This will further help us […]
How To Deal With Unwanted Thoughts – The Matchbox Value Technique: Our mind has a weakness for thoughts; it cannot do without them; it feeds and thrives on them. In fact, thoughts are what the mind is made of. One thought fills you with a wave of happiness and enthusiasm. Another thought clouds the mind […]
Thoughts…thoughts… and more thoughts! Our life is engulfed by numerous thoughts. Throughout the day, several thoughts incessantly run through our mind. For many of us, it is a cycle of negative thoughts, followed by positive thoughts, thoughts of the past and then thoughts of future, happy thoughts, worrisome thoughts, and so forth. However, a common […]
There were five candles burning inside a house. The first candle was that of enthusiasm. One day it said, “I don’t have any more enthusiasm. I am getting bored and tired. I think it is better to die. Nobody cares about me.” Thinking that it was futile to keep on burning, the candle of enthusiasm […]
We all at some point or the other wonder about the key to success. We keep saying to ourselves, “Only if I get that key to unlock success, I would be super successful today.” But the key to success is nothing but to get rid of all the notions of success one carries. People have […]
There was a man who was walking along a riverbank before daybreak, not knowing how to spend his time until sunrise. In the dim light he stumbled upon a bag containing stones. He sat down and started taking the stones out of the bag and throwing them into the river one by one all through […]
Have you ever asked yourself these questions? Can one declaration from me make the world a happier place? Can one unique idea from me give direction to the world? Can one powerful vision from me change the world? The answers to all these questions can be a resounding ‘yes’ if you resolve, “From today onwards, […]
Of the seeds that are scattered on earth, how many successfully sprout and grow to their fullest potential? Not all. Only a few get the right soil. But not all such seeds get sufficient water at the right time. Among the ones that do, not all of them receive adequate sunlight, shade, or nourishment. Among […]
The world is a game of thoughts. The mind is a medium for exchanging thoughts. It is a collection of a multitude of thoughts. The tool of the mind is intellect, which helps us in making decisions. Wherever our attention goes, thoughts of the mind begin in that direction. If your attention goes to a […]
Somewhere deep inside, everyone knows that life in essence is much more glorious than it appears to be. When you flow with life gracefully, it is not just about moving from one mundane activity to other. Instead, you feel alive; everything becomes new, fresh and flawless. You happen to experience, knowingly or unknowingly, the glimpses […]
Everything originates from the Self. This is the life we feel within us. The same life is expressing through all. The Self wants to explore its highest possibilities through man. For this there needs to be a setting, an arrangement. So what is the setting of this Play Field? What is the arrangement? This arrangement […]
