Author: The Sabad Project
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Inner Nature: Lessons from the Trees, Sun, and Wind
How do you respond to someone who is kind to you? Most of us would say, “I would be kind too.” But how do we respond to someone who is rude, angry, or unfair? A common tendency is to give back what we receive.The following popular story from the life of Maharaja Ranjit Singh points…
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No one can take it away
Have you experienced situations where someone seems to block your path? They may overtly or covertly obstruct our work, withhold information or opportunities, or spread rumours and misinformation. We know this by many names — politics, manipulation, sabotage, or simply hurtful behavior that disturbs our peace of mind. The story of two wandering dervishes carries…
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From Having to Being
What is something you feel concerned or preoccupied about these days?A work goal, finances, health, relationships? How do you imagine you will feel once you achieve it?And then what will you do? As we sit with these questions, here is an account of a conversation with one of the most powerful kings in history —…
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The Caretaker’s Pay
In our pursuit of happiness, we often recognize many things we should do. Yet, despite our intentions, we run into obstacles — circumstances that don’t support us, plans that don’t unfold as expected, limited resources, or even a mind that resists change. In such moments, we can feel stuck…even helpless. It is here that a…
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Habits that are hard to break | Ajamila
There are habits that can be changed with effort, and there are habits that seem to take hold of us. We may know they harm us, yet still return to them. Some patterns become so strong that they begin to shape the direction of our lives. At such times, despair can quietly arise: I have…
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The Key That Opens the Door
Do you sometimes feel torn between doing what feels deeply right, and doing what seems necessary to meet the demands of work, family, or society? Are you able to make regular space for your spiritual growth? Do you often hear the inner or outer refrain: This is not the time. You can do this later…
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The Complaint that Changed Everything
Inconveniences and setbacks are a part of everyday life.Can you recall a few things you complained about in the last 24 hours? It could be a coworker who didn’t deliver as expected,a family member who didn’t cooperate,or even your health or the environment. The following story about a complaint made by Bhagat Trilochan’s wife carries…
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Beyond our efforts – The Half-baked bricks
Here is a story about a brick maker who went through a similar cycle. The story ends with an insight that offers hope in difficult circumstances. The brick maker Bhai Buddhu was a brick maker living in what was then Lahore, in undivided India. He had been struggling for some time. A devout Sikh of…
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What is in your hands
Have you noticed how someone else’s negative behaviour can affect us? When we experience something hurtful, disrespectful, or unpleasant, it can impact not just that moment, but also how we feel for the rest of the day – and how we respond to others. Often, it slips into a pattern:You shout, I shout louder.You are…