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Nov 13, 2017

Self worth and letting go of guilt

I speak often about being affectionately detached towards “energy vampires” that drain you energetically. Sometimes these energy vampires happen to be close friends, relatives and even family members. When this is the case, many people feel guilty about detaching themselves from them. They allow these vampires to perpetually drain them and bring them down. The first step towards affectionately det...

Nov 7, 2017 Insights on Life

My Environment Shapes Me

The goal defines the path and the path defines the surroundings. Let’s elaborate on this. The first step is to figure out the goal, then comes outlining a clear systematic path that leads us to that goal. Once this is done, we need to establish our surroundings. Our surroundings
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Nov 1, 2017 News

2017 World Knowledge Forum

A couple of weeks ago I had the great honor of speaking at the 2017 World Knowledge Forum in Seoul, South Korea (17th to 19th October). The theme for the 18th anniversary of the World Knowledge Forum was "Inflection Point: Towards New Prosperity." One of the most inspiring speak
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Oct 29, 2017 Awareness & the Mind

Bringing Awareness to Attention

Now, I’ve already shared with you that the most important thing in understanding the mind is understanding that there is a clear separation between awareness and mind. Once you’ve understood that you are not the mind but rather you are pure awareness moving through different area
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Oct 18, 2017 Reflections

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 17, 2017 Conversations on the Spiritual Path

Philosophy, Goal, Path and Lifestyle

On the spiritual path, the first step is to become clear of the philosophy to which one subscribes. This philosophy then defines the goal, which then defines the path, which in turn defines the lifestyle one should lead. Watch the video below to learn more about these spiritual s
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Oct 16, 2017 Hinduism

Happy Diwali 2017

Diwali or Deepavali is the Hindu Festival of Lights and it celebrates the victory of light over darkness. It is a day of Hindu solidarity. Hindus all over the world celebrate this festival and it is a joyous time for families. Families and friends get together, gifts are exchange
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