A Plan for a Happier Life
You’ve heard me say many times before that life is not short—it is finite. And death is the greatest impetus for leading a happier life. Life is ever ebbing away, and when we realize this, we realize…
The Blog — 1058 posts since 2008
Timeless wisdom for a focused life.
Teachings on awareness, energy, and purpose — alongside the retreats, talks, and travels that fill the rest of the journey. Drawn from ten years as a Hindu monk and decades of teaching, written to be applied to your life today.
Outgrowing Those We Know
Our intuition never guides us wrongly. It is the most refined area of the mind. My guru, Gurudeva, describes the superconscious mind as the mind of light—the all-knowing intelligence of the soul. It…
Guard the Mind
One simple shift can change the landscape of your mind.
Self-Acceptance
Most people find it easier to look outward than inward. They can scroll endlessly through news feeds, chase goals with relentless drive, and fill their days with countless external indulgences—yet…
Avoid This After 6 p.m.
There is a discipline I learned from my guru’s successor during my years in the monastery. His simple but powerful guideline was: “Avoid serious and emotionally charged conversations at night.”
Always Listening, Never Hearing Yourself
We live in an age of constant input. Music plays in our ears. Podcasts stream without pause. News updates arrive minute by minute. The scroll never stops. From the moment we wake until the moment we…
The Ego is Worth Cultivating
I’ve been deeply drawn to spirituality ever since I was a young boy, and the one message that was repeated again and again was that the ego is bad. That we must get rid of the ego. If you want to be…
Why Most People Drift in Life
I often hear people repeat this common phrase: “It’s not about the destination, it’s all about the journey.”
The Gift of Presence
One of the greatest gifts you can give another person is your presence.
Protect Your Mind with This One Discipline
Most people never think to filter what enters their mind—yet it shapes almost all of their experience.
Why “Beginning Again” Matters More Than Perfection
Fallen off your path? That’s part of the journey. Discover why sādhana—your spiritual practice—isn’t about perfection, but about returning, recommitting, and beginning again.
Live From the Inside Out
Are you letting the outer world shape your inner life? Discover why choosing to live “two-thirds within” transforms your awareness, your stability, and your spiritual path.
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