Tag: spirituality
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Finding God: A Story of Hope
When we look for happiness, peace or strength, we often turn to people, places or practices. Sometimes we find what we are looking for; at other times, doubts and anxieties linger for days. When we feel overwhelmed, we may find ourselves wondering: Where can I find peace? A children’s book takes us on a journey…
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Healing the Horse Mind
Have you noticed how the mind is often running towards something — or running away from something? Sometimes this becomes even more apparent when we sit down to meditate or pray. The noise in the mind can become so loud that it is difficult to concentrate. We may cut our practice short, or get up…
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The boatman and the scholar
Knowledge is often full of competing voices. For a seeker of wisdom, navigating this maze can be difficult. Who should we listen to? Why do we remain dissatisfied after reading and listening so much? How much learning is enough? The following story invites us to reflect on what wisdom is. The Scholar on the Boat…
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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…
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Sri Hanuman and the Smallest Service
What happens when we make a genuine effort, but still meet with resistance or disappointment? The situation does not support us. Sometimes our contribution goes unnoticed. Or we are simply unable to bring something to completion despite our best intentions. In such moments, it is easy to feel discouraged. We begin to wonder whether our…
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When You Face Injustice — Holding Your Center
What do you do when you try to live by the rules of being a good human being — and then encounter someone who has no such concern?When you face harm, manipulation, cheating, or injustice. The person before you may have far greater strength, wealth, or power. Does it make you wonder whether such acts…
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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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Tussles in Relationships: Finding Freedom and Happiness
Have you noticed that some of our relationships have more ups and downs than we would like? Conflicts may arise from differences in expectations, values, personalities, or communication styles. When hurt accumulates over time, it becomes harder to soften our stance or step out of the ‘deadlock’. Unresolved tensions not only strain relationships; they also…