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My thinking v/s God’s reasoning

Prayers and IntrospectionMarch 5, 2021114Views 3Likes 0Comments

“Though we are incomplete, God loves us completely; though we are imperfect, God loves us perfectly.” – Dieter Uchtdorf Indira attempted to murder Krishna and the people he loved- including His best friends, parents, and His dear most consort, Srimati Radharani. When all of them were under the shelter of Govardhan Hill, Indira hurled thunder and invoked the clouds of…

My thinking v/s God’s reasoning

Prayers and IntrospectionMarch 5, 20213KViews 0Likes 0Comments

“Though we are incomplete, God loves us completely; though we are imperfect, God loves us perfectly.” – Dieter Uchtdorf Indira attempted to murder Krishna and the people he loved- including His best friends, parents, and His dear most consort, Srimati Radharani. When all of them were under the shelter of Govardhan Hill, Indira hurled thunder and invoked…

Facing Humiliation – Part 2

Prayers and IntrospectionSeptember 20, 2020193Views 0Likes 0Comments

When he forgave those men, he also felt loved by Krishna. His dear Lord had tested him and he felt he had pleased God by forgiving the unruly men on the train. Later, he also saw their behavior as circumstantial; he could separate them from their actions. It’s important to note that humility is…

Facing Humiliation – Part 1

Prayers and IntrospectionSeptember 19, 2020252Views 0Likes 0Comments

‘If anyone tells you that a certain person speaks ill of you, do not make excuses about what is said of you but answer, “He was ignorant of my other faults, else he would not have mentioned these alone.”’—Epictetus, Greek philosopher God, being our ever well-wisher, puts us in situations where we are humiliated…

Why do we give up? (The four E’s of Self-Efficacy)

Prayers and IntrospectionJune 7, 2020989Views 0Likes 0Comments

“Advancement in spiritual life is dependent on the attitude of the follower.” – Srila Prabhupada in ‘Nectar of Instruction’ Why people give up spiritual practices after an initial phase of enthusiasm? Or why is it that some, while externally professing to be spiritual leaders, may internally give up the discipline and land up with a…

Living beyond feelings – Part 2

Prayers and IntrospectionMay 31, 2020155Views 0Likes 0Comments

The burning ‘yes’ within for a deeper purpose and direction makes it possible to say ‘no’ to the myriad feelings that disturb us time and again. As various feelings swell up in the mind, a spiritual leader recognizes them to be the various birds that fly above our roofs. However, the strength of his character…

Living beyond feelings – Part 1

Prayers and IntrospectionMay 30, 2020163Views 0Likes 0Comments

‘One must marry one’s feelings to one’s beliefs and ideas. That is probably the only way to achieve a measure of harmony in one’s life.’—Napoleon Hill, American self- help author Successful people do have ordinary human feelings and mood swings. But what makes them special is that their life isn’t governed simply by how they…

The Thinking Addiction – Part 2

Prayers and IntrospectionMay 28, 2020164Views 0Likes 0Comments

How does this work? First take a deep breath and relax. Just focus on the incoming and outgoing breath, and you will see an immediate release from the thinking addiction. Be conscious of the present, of the interactions of the senses to the sense objects. For example, as you silently inhale and exhale, you may…

The Thinking Addiction – Part 1

Prayers and IntrospectionMay 27, 2020194Views 0Likes 0Comments

Have you seen a crazy man, with unkempt hair and dishevelled clothes, strolling aimlessly on the street, loudly wailing or talking to himself? Instinctively, we stay away from such a person. Little do we realize that often we are no different than him; it’s just that he’s loud and obvious while our chattering happens silently.…

Feeling Worthy, Being Happy – Part 2

Prayers and IntrospectionMay 23, 2020153Views 0Likes 0Comments

Once you have an action plan ready and you are working towards achieving it, increase your awareness and you’ll notice distractions, temptations, and obstacles that come along the way. Separate them from opportunities to learn and grow by going back to your heart’s mission. Soon all confusion will dissolve and you can see everything in…

Feeling Worthy, Being Happy – Part 1

Prayers and IntrospectionMay 22, 2020160Views 0Likes 0Comments

‘Be faithful to that which exists within yourself.’—Andre Gide, French author and winner of Nobel Prize for Literature, 1947 To achieve a personal sense of worth or to feel successful, many people depend on others’ approval, and most seek it in achievements external to their selves. If that’s how you lead your life, you are…

Change Your Thoughts; Change your Feelings – Part 2

Prayers and IntrospectionMay 22, 2020186Views 0Likes 0Comments

The choice of thoughts In any given situation, there’s a variety of internal responses to choose from.I recently went through a situation that offered me three choices: A friend called me and insisted that I come on a trip with 500 youth and ‘inspire’ them with my lectures. I politely declined, but not one to…

My thinking v/s God’s reasoning

My thinking v/s God’s reasoning

Facing Humiliation – Part 2

Facing Humiliation – Part 1

Why do we give up? (The four E’s of Self-Efficacy)

Living beyond feelings – Part 2

Living beyond feelings – Part 1

The Thinking Addiction – Part 2

The Thinking Addiction – Part 1

Feeling Worthy, Being Happy – Part 2

Feeling Worthy, Being Happy – Part 1

Change Your Thoughts; Change your Feelings – Part 2

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