Misconceptions of Mindfulness in the Workplace
We should start by defining the word "mindfulness." I define it as a state of being fully aware of what one is engaged in at any particular moment. So many people are talking about mindfulness but I…
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awareness
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Paths in the Mind
Here is something deeper for you to reflect upon. I’ll touch on it, but won’t get too deep into this for now. As awareness repeatedly goes to a particular area of the mind, it creates a groove or a…
How do you teach children to concentrate?
The best way to teach children how to concentrate is for you to learn concentration and practice it yourself. Concentration is the ability for you to keep your awareness on one thing for an extended…
Can we choose our next birth?
Most people do not have mastery over their own energy and are perpetually creating through thoughts, words and actions some future that is beyond their control. More mature souls are conscious of…
The Way Forward is Inward and Upward
The way forward is inward and upward. Truly. In this confusing time (post election in the US), and it is very confusing for a lot of people, our first step is to take a higher perspective on all of…
Energy and Money
If people treated energy the same way they treated money they’d have a lot more of it. Energy is a finite resource just like money. Before you invest your money you ask questions. Before you give…
The Journey of Awareness in Meditation
The mystic's goal is to control awareness in his mind.
Understanding a Person’s Mind
Understanding people’s nature and being aware of it when dealing with them is vital for a peaceful and positive outcome. Know your mind in order to know their mind. Know your nature in order to know…
The Art of Charm: Monk with a Macbook
I recently did an interesting interview with Jordan Harbinger of “The Art of Charm.” I spoke a bit about my journey to becoming a monk, life in the monastery and then we had a great discussion about…
Balance Living Workshop with EO Detroit
Yesterday I spoke to the Detroit chapter of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO). I conducted a half day workshop on The Art of Balancing Life. It was my first visit to Detroit, Michigan, and we had…
How you dress is how you feel
"How you dress is how you feel". We took this very seriously on the last night of our spiritual adventure. The last night is always special as in the tradition of doing these trips and everyone gets…
Exploring the Backwaters of Kerala
We wrap up the coverage of our meditation and yoga retreat in South India earlier this month. The state of Kerala in India is renowned for its spagetthi of rivers, canals and lagoons, and is the…
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