What light does spiritual wisdom throw on the challenges of our day to day lives? How does traditional wisdom help us deal with difficult emotions and difficult situations in life? How can we move from intellectual understanding of philosophical ideas and religious beliefs, to a lived reality that makes our lives more wholesome and nurtures our search for meaning.
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I did so much!
Have you ever heard someone say, “I’ve done so much for my family,” or “I’ve sacrificed so much for them,” only to feel unappreciated when their efforts aren’t reciprocated? It’s a common sentiment, but what if we looked at it from a different perspective? The story below may shift the way we think about giving…
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Know yourself: Use your superpowers
Have you ever reacted in a way that didn’t feel like your true self—only to regret it later? Or found yourself stuck in a pattern, knowing deep down you could do better? These moments reveal a disconnect between our actions and our true nature. The good news? You have the power to change that. Looking…
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When a step back takes you forward
Imagine this—you’re rushing to your final exam, the culmination of years of hard work and a dream in the making. As you step out of the metro station, someone pushes ahead, knocking your shoulder. What do you do? Do you pick a fight, letting anger take over? Or do you brush it off and focus…
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Want to be happy? Open your gift
What’s the first thing that crosses your mind when you wake up? Do you grab your phone to check the time— Gosh! I’m late!Does your to-do list flood your brain— There’s so much to get done today!Are you still replaying something upsetting from yesterday? In an inspiring talk, Brother David Steindl-Rast, a Benedictine monk, shows…
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Do we ask – Where did it come from?
One of the most common ways we measure success today is by how much money we earn. Whether it’s a paycheck, business revenue, or even a country’s economic growth, we often ask: “How much more have we made this year?” The lure of growing wealth also brings with it the pressure to make compromises. Have…
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The Battle Within: The Cherokee Tale of Two Wolves
Have you ever wondered why some days you can stay calm in the face of big challenges, while on others, a single comment can set you off? Why, in some moments, you feel generous and open-hearted, yet in others, you feel the urge to protect what’s yours? Or why one day you have the courage…
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