Embracing Religious Tolerance: Insights from Swami Vivekananda
In today's increasingly interconnected world, where religious diversity is a reality, Vivekananda's teachings on religious tolerance offer invaluable insights. They remind us that despite our differences in beliefs and practices, we share a common humanity and a quest for meaning and purpose.
Spring Forward With Loving Kindness
Thich Nhat Hanh, one of the most famous Zen Masters, said this about loving-kindness. “The essence of loving-kindness is being able to offer happiness… So build a home inside by accepting yourself and learning to love and heal yourself. Learn how to practice mindfulness in such a way that you can create moments of happiness and joy for your own nourishment. Then you have something to offer the other person.”
A Vedic Halloween
Rituals and spells, or some variation of them were deeply rooted in the religious and cultural context of the Vedic era, and they may not correspond to spells as we think of them and often relate to evil and darkness. The Vedic rituals were a means of connecting with the divine and seeking various forms of assistance and guidance from the gods. So, which one will you be practicing for Halloween to enhance your spiritual growth.
The Ties That Bind
Breaking away from the strong-hold of our conditioning takes courage, strength, and something far greater.
Harvesting Our Greatest Gift: Gratitude
We are quickly approaching autumn and for some of us, the resolutions we set at the beginning of the year are ready to harvest. For others they are unfolding at this very moment. Yet for most, the more frequent cloudy days keep those resolutions out-of-sight – you can’t see the goals and the dreams and therefore you can’t realize them. For the formers, I am so happy for you. However, this letter is mainly for the latter. To those stuck behind the clouds, waiting for “it” to happen, continue to be grateful.
What is Oneness?
Oneness is an often overused yet misunderstood concept. Here I explain in under one minute, what is meant by oneness.
A Reflection on Covid-19
I never thought it would happen to me. Well let’s just say I prayed desperately it would not happen to me. Besides, I wear masks, I am vaccinated and I practice good hygiene. Yet what was once a distant scene on my computer screen (I don’t own a TV) of fear, anxiety and countless deaths, came closer to home right in time for the holidays.
What Is The Golden Rule of Life?
Do you feel bothered when people are mean to you for no apparent reason? No one appreciates it when they are being left out or spoken to in a bad way. But have you ever sat down and wondered whether you are making someone else feel the same way? You may have heard countless times from your elders to treat people the same way you want to be treated—and that, my friend is THE GOLDEN RULE OF LIFE.
Managing Stress With Meditation
Are you stressed? Depressed? Tired of the same daily routine? Is anxiety silently killing you inside? Are the never-ending home chores giving you a breakdown? The best method to keep such psychological problems at bay is to train your mind to be calm. Not through medicines and psychotherapists but meditation techniques.
5 Things That Can Help You Start a Meditation Practice
Sometimes we get so tangled in our thoughts and getting something right that it prevents us from meditating…we get stuck. The judgement we pass onto ourselves and the habit of procrastinating becomes a hinderance to starting a meditation practice and living a more fulfilling life. I get it, I’ve been there, and I got you! Here are some tips that can help you get started right now. No more excuses, if you can close your eyes, you can meditate.