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Sacred Values, Fragile Peace
The most painful conflicts rarely begin in our vices. They begin in our virtues. The problem is rarely the values themselves. It begins when we become so attached to our own way of living them that we quietly turn a personal conviction into a measuring stick for everyone else. What is right for us may…
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From Why to Wonder
It was Diwali yesterday, an Indian festival where we celebrate the dispelling of darkness from our minds and from our lives with the light of wisdom. A festival of togetherness and gratitude, when we gather with family and friends to honor the abundance life has showered upon us. The day before, I was soaring. I…
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Promises in a World of Impermanence
The Nature of Impermanence Impermanence is something that needs to be truly and deeply established within us. It is not a lesson to be learned once. It is a truth to be lived, again and again. Without it, we get caught in the tides of others – their words and silences, their moods and judgements…
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At the Center of Change
Understanding the Mind Most of what we feel towards others does not come from them at all – it comes from our own mind. Not just fear, but also discomfort, dislike, even hatred. The mind shifts like the wind: one moment warm, the next moment cold. When you begin to see how the mind works…
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The Home I Carry Within Me
The truest glimpse of the Divine is found in the love of a mother and father
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At the Mercy of Other Minds : How to Stop Outsourcing Your Peace
Peace cannot be borrowed We often believe that happiness is something others can give us – a kind word from a partner, a heart emoji from a friend, a “like” on Instagram, or a glowing performance review from a manager. Yes, these things can lift our mood. But notice how fleeting that joy is. Within…
