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Welcome! Sharing my reflections on the spiritual path.
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self-discovery and spiritual growth.
Where have I been
It’s quite obvious I’ve been absent from posting on my blog. It has been six and a half months since my last post. Over the last twelve months, I’ve invested a significant amount of my energy and time in the creation of my book. That was not the only thing I was absorbed in. Much construction has been taking place at Siva Ashram, in Costa Rica, as well. An update on that in another post later. T...
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Oct 18, 2017 If not now, then when?
Reflection for this weekend: "It takes tremendous courage, will and self-compassion to break the habits. Challenge yourself to live a different and better way. If not now, then when? Life is ever ebbing away." ~ Dandapani Photo: Hindu monk at Pasupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, N
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Oct 12, 2017 Challenges in Meditation
Reflection for this weekend: "It’s only when we have a methodical step-by-step approach to meditation with a goal clearly defined that we will not get distracted and discouraged by the challenges that arise. We can view them as lessons on the path that need to be learned and ap
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Oct 5, 2017 Cultivating Willpower
Reflection for this weekend: "Change does not take a lot of time. It just takes a lot of will. That will has to be cultivated, just as we would cultivate a garden." ~ Gurudeva Subramuniyaswami Photo: Lily Flower, Hawaii
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Sep 14, 2017 Taking Responsibility for One's Actions
Reflection for this weekend: "Taking responsibility for one's own actions is the first step in understanding the law of karma." ~ Dandapani Photo: Mount Merapi at sunrise, Central Java, Indonesia.
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Sep 6, 2017 How to Deal with Energy Vampires
Reflection for this weekend: "Withdraw your energy from people in your life who are inherently energy vampires. Practice being affectionately detached with them but always kind, gentle, sincere and loving towards them." ~ Dandapani
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Aug 16, 2017 Spiritual Tools for Life
Reflection for this weekend: “Spiritual tools are useless unless they are put into practice.” ~ Dandapani Photo: Varanasi, India at sunset
