Spiritually Speaking

Freedom from fear

29 Oct 2022 14:10 PM IST

“Keep your face towards the sun and you won’t be bothered by shadows.” – Dadi Janki When faced with problems, it can seem difficult to maintain inner cheer; the mind gets caught up with negativity, fear, or worry. The problem seems bigger than it is and our ability to find

The power of forgiveness

29 Oct 2022 14:09 PM IST

Forgiveness is one of the greatest acts of human character. Sometimes, forgiveness can change the most negative of situations into something positive. Forgiveness can change a stalemate of ego and anger into one of openness and reconciliation; it moves things that are stuck forward. Forgiveness can release long-held pain. Sometimes,

The many facets of honesty

29 Oct 2022 14:07 PM IST

A lot of people like to believe that they are honest, as they do not tell lies or cheat anyone. But are we completely honest, in everything? One who is fully honest will be so with themselves, with others, and in whatever they do. They will do everything at the

Inner Transformation

26 Oct 2022 00:10 AM IST

Many people wonder, “Is it really possible to change ourselves in a fundamental way? No matter what we do, do we eventually revert to where we started, to our old habit patterns—like the dieter who loses weight and then repeatedly gains all of that weight back again? Overcoming an old

THE EFFICIENCY TRAP

26 Oct 2022 00:10 AM IST

We must learn how to escape the “Efficiency Trap” and find peace of mind. Being efficient is good, but it can become counterproductive when it becomes an obsession.One should not see investing in conversations on well-being of colleagues and subordinates as a waste of time. Letting one’s hair down with

Strengthening willpower

22 Oct 2022 00:00 AM IST

“Every day I ask myself: Who am I? Who do I belong to? What do I have to do now?” – Dadi Janki Willpower is based on knowledge with understanding, conscience, determination, trust and faith. In a world that seems to be going in a direction completely opposite to the

Who is truly royal?

22 Oct 2022 00:00 AM IST

Magnificent, stately, and splendid are some of the adjectives used to define the word ‘royal’. What is it that makes someone royal? Does aristocratic lineage, a title, abundant wealth, or polished manners make us royal? Someone may have one of these attributes and not the others; or they may have

Seven principles for living a meaningful life

22 Oct 2022 00:00 AM IST

We need to find a way of living a life full of meaning, in response to the current human condition. The root cause of all that is wrong in our world lies in the spirit. We have a consciousness problem, and this has manifested in the physical world. Therefore, the

‘QUIET QUITTING’ A MATERIALISTIC LIFESTYLE

18 Oct 2022 00:05 AM IST

The world is advancing at a furious pace. Today, we are living in a world where there is tremendous pressure to perform, achieve and continuously reinvent ourselves. The terms ‘Quiet Quitting’, ‘Remote Working’ and ‘The Great Resignation’ are on everyone’s lips. As companies are telling employees to get back to

Walking our talk

15 Oct 2022 00:06 AM IST

The great dichotomy in following a spiritual practice is that, even though talking about the ideas and knowledge that we are taught, is very beneficial for ourselves and to others, it can only be truly authentic if we have, in fact, absorbed and practised it for the self. Otherwise, it

Authentic communication

15 Oct 2022 00:04 AM IST

“In order to communicate clearly, the primary step is silence, that is, the ability to listen.” – Anthony Strano Life is relationships, defined by the quality of our communication. In communicating authentically, and effectively, we do not just send the other a message, but we build, nurture, empower and nourish

Turning over a new leaf

15 Oct 2022 00:01 AM IST

Positive and charitable actions lift our spirits and bring benefit to others. They keep the mind engaged in a healthy way, help us forge good relations, and, when done repeatedly, create a habit of doing good. Soon, a time comes when the good deeds outweigh past mistakes, and we not