How to Handle Life with Equanimity
A person’s spiritual maturity can be measured by the equanimity of his or her mind. The ability to stay calm and balanced no matter what is happening around you demonstrates how much you have grown spiritually. Think of the Buddha, the Dalai Lama or Pope Francis. They...
Two Simple Strategies to Win over Your Mind
Have you ever seen a dog walking its owner? You know, the kind of dog who pulls its owner by its own leash, taking him where it wants to go and how fast it wants to get there? The owner helplessly runs after the dog, desperately holding on to the leash. This is...
How to Detach from Drama
While watching a serious drama, we often forget ourselves and get helplessly sucked into the emotional turns in the story. We feel fear, conflict, confusion, excitement, stress, sadness, joy, shock, grief and a whole slew of other emotions. And, the strange thing is,...
Creating Mental Space for Meditation
We all like to have space to move about. If you walked into a busy room filled with noisy people, you’d instinctively look for the quietest spot you could find. Then, even if you were at a party or a bar, you would be happy to get some peace and quiet when it’s...
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