https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/spirituality/elevate-your-point-of-view/April 27, 2024, 9:12 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Point-of-view.jpgSpiritually SpeakingWhen we climb to higher altitudes, such as when flying in an aircraft or standing on a mountaintop, everything on the plains below appears small due to the effects of perspective and distance. As we ascend, our view expands, allowing us to see a b...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/spirituality/elevate-your-point-of-view/April 27, 2024, 9:12 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Point-of-view-300x169.jpgSpiritually SpeakingPlanning for war involves taking into account all factors that may influence the outcome. One needs to have the resources necessary to fight and ultimately prevail, even if the war is long. It helps to have allies, and accurate intelligence about ...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/spirituality/elevate-your-point-of-view/April 27, 2024, 9:12 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Point-of-view-300x169.jpgSpiritually Speaking“Presume not God to scan; The proper study of mankind is man”, wrote a poet nearly three centuries ago. The advice was in order. Man’s scanning of God has created confusion about Him, His role, and His relationship with us. There are widely varyin...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/spirituality/elevate-your-point-of-view/April 27, 2024, 9:12 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Point-of-view-300x169.jpgSpiritually SpeakingFor millennia, humans have dreamed of flying. First kites, then balloons, gliders, and finally powered aircraft helped us realise this dream. But physical flight is not the only kind of flying. One can fly high mentally as well, when one is full o...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/spirituality/elevate-your-point-of-view/April 27, 2024, 9:12 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Point-of-view-300x169.jpgSpiritually SpeakingEveryone wants their time to be used in a worthwhile way, but often, sometimes half an hour, sometimes more, are wasted. There are some key reasons for this which we may not recognize. One is, we love listening to things that do not really concern...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/spirituality/elevate-your-point-of-view/April 27, 2024, 9:12 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Point-of-view-300x169.jpgSpiritually SpeakingOmnipresence is a quality attributed to God by millions of people. Some believe that God and the universe are separate, but God is present everywhere. According to another belief, God pervades the universe and extends beyond it in time and space. ...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/spirituality/elevate-your-point-of-view/April 27, 2024, 9:12 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Point-of-view-300x169.jpgSpiritually SpeakingNews from around the world paints a picture of widespread misery, caused by violence, poverty, and disasters. But the suffering of millions of people does not generate the response one would expect. A steady stream of news reports of unhappy event...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/spirituality/elevate-your-point-of-view/April 27, 2024, 9:12 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Point-of-view-300x169.jpgSpiritually SpeakingTime, it is said, is money. Unlike money, however, lost time cannot be recovered, and in this respect, it is more valuable than money. However, a lot of people forget this and waste their time dwelling on the past or dreaming of the future.While t...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/spirituality/simplicity-brings-many-rewards/September 3, 2022, 6:02 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/a07a158e_11516_P_3_mr.jpgSpiritually SpeakingPure and simple mind is calm and clear, it easily detects the vibrations emanating from others, and is thus able to discern the quality of other souls because of this the simple soul is not easily deceived by appearances. Honesty and goodwill of t...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/spirituality/elevate-your-point-of-view/April 27, 2024, 9:12 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Point-of-view-300x169.jpgSpiritually SpeakingThe Bhagavad Gita offers important lessons on facing challenging situations successfully. In the Gita, God did not teach Arjuna how to deal with his enemies on the battlefield. He was taught to manage his state of mind and become detached in order...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/spirituality/elevate-your-point-of-view/April 27, 2024, 9:12 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Point-of-view-300x169.jpgSpiritually SpeakingWe all wish to be prosperous. Complete prosperity encompasses not just material success but also physical well-being, peace of mind, and a state of happiness. It is now increasingly recognised that the pursuit of material wealth alone does not bri...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/spirituality/elevate-your-point-of-view/April 27, 2024, 9:12 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Point-of-view-300x169.jpgSpiritually SpeakingThe more powerful a person is, the greater their influence on others. One of the forms this influence can take is that of service. A strong soul is a source of inspiration and support for many, and they can serve others materially as well as spiri...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/spirituality/elevate-your-point-of-view/April 27, 2024, 9:12 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Point-of-view-300x169.jpgSpiritually SpeakingHappiness is normally associated with possession of wealth, which is why people toil and employ various means to earn and enhance their income. Money can certainly make life comfortable and widen the range of opportunities available to us for educ...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/spirituality/elevate-your-point-of-view/April 27, 2024, 9:12 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Point-of-view-300x169.jpgSpiritually SpeakingAnger is an emotion familiar to everyone. We all have experienced it in some way or the other. Anger need not be just shouting at someone; it occurs in many other ways, such as irritation, sullenness, aloofness, and resentment. Many people don’t e...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/spirituality/elevate-your-point-of-view/April 27, 2024, 9:12 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Point-of-view-300x169.jpgSpiritually SpeakingAnger is an emotion familiar to everyone. We all have experienced it in some way or the other. Anger need not be just shouting at someone; it occurs in many other ways, such as irritation, sullenness, aloofness, and resentment. Many people don’t e...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/spirituality/elevate-your-point-of-view/April 27, 2024, 9:12 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Point-of-view-300x169.jpgSpiritually SpeakingIntelligence is a highly rated quality; it helps us function rationally and achieve success in life. However, intelligence alone is not enough for us to live a happy life, and if we really wish to rise above the ordinary, we need to have something...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/spirituality/elevate-your-point-of-view/April 27, 2024, 9:12 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Point-of-view-300x169.jpgSpiritually SpeakingHumility is the mark of a truly great person. It is also a virtue of the honest and the simple, who do not feel the need to show themselves as what they are not. Those who are humble are loved by all, and others do not fear approaching such a pers...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/spirituality/elevate-your-point-of-view/April 27, 2024, 9:12 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Point-of-view-300x169.jpgSpiritually SpeakingWhat does it mean to be holy? Do vestments, ochre robes, or ash smeared over the body make one holy? What are the qualities of a holy person? Being holy means to be pure, which in turn means to have elevated thoughts – always and for everyone. Som...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/spirituality/elevate-your-point-of-view/April 27, 2024, 9:12 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Point-of-view-300x169.jpgSpiritually SpeakingHaving good wishes for others is one of the cornerstones of a charitable life. But it can be difficult to have good wishes for everyone, or at all times. That happens when we lack good wishes for the self. We can give others only what we have. Pur...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/spirituality/elevate-your-point-of-view/April 27, 2024, 9:12 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Point-of-view-300x169.jpgSpiritually SpeakingTo have the mind remain stable in one thought is the highest level of concentration. If we develop this degree of focus, our attention and energies will be applied fully and accurately to any task, leading to easy success. The power of concentrati...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/spirituality/elevate-your-point-of-view/April 27, 2024, 9:12 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Point-of-view-300x169.jpgSpiritually SpeakingTwo key aspects of our life are our principles and our actions. If we lose sight of our principles when we act, our efforts may not yield the desired results. Our actions reflect our principles. In a spiritual life, the first principle is that I a...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/spirituality/elevate-your-point-of-view/April 27, 2024, 9:12 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Point-of-view-300x169.jpgSpiritually SpeakingContentment is a virtue that is clearly visible—it is apparent in the form of satisfaction, and it sparkles on the face. Contentment is of three kinds—being content with oneself, with others, including all of Creation, and with the Creator. One wh...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/spirituality/elevate-your-point-of-view/April 27, 2024, 9:12 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Point-of-view-300x169.jpgSpiritually SpeakingIt is said that knowledge is power. On a spiritual journey, this becomes evident when one faces obstacles as one advances. Those who are ignorant of the likely hurdles on the way lose heart on encountering them, and start doubting their chances of...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/spirituality/elevate-your-point-of-view/April 27, 2024, 9:12 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Point-of-view-300x169.jpgSpiritually SpeakingEveryone wants to succeed in life, but those who achieve success are not all alike. They can be classified into three types: the stars of success, the lucky ones, and the hopeful ones. The stars shine brighter than the others by virtue of their de...