Tag: sacredtraditions
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The Ocean People
What do you do when you feel anxious about something? Perhaps there is something you want to happen, or something you hope will not happen. Or perhaps you are simply uncertain about the future. Here is a story about a warrior couple. It carries a simple truth—one that can take a lifetime to practise. The…
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A Painting of Heaven
We all want to live in ways that reflect what we value — with kindness, integrity and compassion. But living by our values is not always easy. There are the pressures of daily life. We encounter people and situations that are far from ideal, where kindness and forgiveness may be seen as a weakness. How…
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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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When We Feel Overwhelmed by Our Troubles – Socrates at the Beach
What do you do when you are faced with a problem that feels too big for you? It could be something at work, at home, or something within your own mind or body. At such times, we may feel as though life is asking more of us than we can hold. A short story attributed…
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At the Feet of the Master: What Can I Offer?
We often pray because we are seeking help — a solution to a problem, or the fulfilment of a desire. There are many forms of worship we follow: we pray to a deity, visit a Guru, bow to a scripture, read wisdom texts, or commit ourselves to certain principles. As part of this worship, we…
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The Way We See the World
Have you noticed a simple question like “How’s the weather?” can receive completely different responses? “Awfully cold.”“Why is it raining now? It’s well past the season!”“What lovely weather – perfect for hot pakoras.”“This will surely cause a traffic jam.” Same weather. Different experiences. So how much does my way of seeing really matter? The following…
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When the Mind Feels Upset | Check What Went In
There are days when the mind feels light and chirpy. And days when it gets dragged low.When we get an upset stomach, we think back to what we ate in the last 24 hours. When the mind feels upset, we need to do something similar: look back at what it has consumed in the last…
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The Easy Way and the Hard Way
Walking the path of truth is never easy. It often means working harder, letting go of gain, and facing opposition. People may even ask: “What have you gained? Look at others who don’t care about honesty and see how far they’ve gone.” At such times, doubt can creep in. Those who compromise on values may…
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Who does your happiness depend on?
“In the last 24 hours, did you have an expectation of someone — a family member, colleague, employer, or client? Or perhaps you expected a situation to unfold in a certain way?” For most of us, the answer is yes. Yet, when we listen to the teachings of the spiritual masters, we hear again and…