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Dandapani’s Blog

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Jan 4, 2024

Let's talk Meditation! - Part 1

I’m starting the year by writing a 3-part series on meditation with the goal of bringing some clarity around it and dispelling a few myths. First things, first. Let’s get clear on terminology. This is important because we want to train our subconscious to understand the specific meaning of a word, in this case the word “meditation.” A “word” is defined as “a single distinct meaningful element of s...

Dec 27, 2023
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Old Soul, Young Soul

If I can accept myself for where I am in my evolution, then I can accept others for where they are in their evolution. As a Hindu and from personal experiences, I believe and subscribe to the concept of reincarnation. Simply said, reincarnation describes a belief that we are a s
Dec 20, 2023
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The Things We Tell Ourselves

Well, it has been a really long time since I’ve sent one of these emails out. Apologies for my hiatus. October and November were filled with events I spoke at in the US, across Europe and in India. My travels culminated with a retreat that I held in South India where I led a grou
Dec 13, 2023
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Overcoming Fear & Worry

How do you overcome fear and worry? This is something we all experience in different degrees from time to time. It's much easier to overcome once you understand how awareness and the mind works. Let's look at a simple view of time. You have the past, you have the present (which
Dec 6, 2023
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What’s the best practice for 2024?

If you are subscribed to my emails, then you’re most likely a person who wants to work on themselves and find ways to live a better life. Nothing like a new year to drive many to adopt a few new practices that can edge them closer to what they want to achieve. So, what practice
Aug 14, 2023
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The First Step towards a Focused Life

Are you struggling with focus and concentration? Dandapani sits down with the team at MindPump to discuss the fundamental first step towards achieving a focused life. They delve into the importance of identifying your priorities, eliminating distractions, and developing a clear v
Aug 7, 2023
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Circle of Mentors

Dandapani discusses the importance of having a circle of mentors and advisors in your life who genuinely care about your growth and success. He shares his thoughts on the qualities to look for in a mentor and how to approach them for guidance. Surrounding yourself with people who