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A Perfect World Would Have No Story
Why Duality, Difference, and Imperfection Shape Wisdom What If Our Idea of Perfection Is Imperfect? We dream of a perfect world. A world without conflict, jealousy, hatred, or suffering. A world where everyone is compassionate, understanding, peaceful, and wise. Where nobody hurts another, nobody misunderstands another, and everyone lives in harmony. It sounds beautiful. Perhaps…
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When Willpower Is Not Enough
We have all heard the advice: when you are angry, pause. Take a deep breath. Count to ten. Don’t send that message immediately. Don’t speak when emotions are high. It is good advice. Sometimes, that small pause can save a relationship, prevent a terrible decision, or stop us from saying something we may regret for…
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What If Life Is Unfolding Exactly as It Should
When life shatters our expectations, has existence gone wrong—or is life removing our layers? A reflection on trust, perspective, and self-inquiry.
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All the World’s a Hospital
Most people are familiar with the idea that “all the world’s a stage,” but sometimes I wonder if there’s a better metaphor for what we actually experience. What if all the world’s a hospital, and we are merely the patients? If you look closely at the human mind, it is rarely at rest. It is…
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Reflecting Light into the Inner Night
Tonight was a full moon. After days of silence and meditation, we ended the night with a full moon meditation. Guruji said, we have known the moon for yugas. Let us honor the moon, before we soak in the moonlight. The meditation was profound. Tears rolled as I soaked in the moonlight, as I remembered…
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Love, Endurance, and Self-Respect: Untangling the Knot
We are often taught that to love is to stay. In families and relationships, many of us are raised to believe that loyalty, patience, and endurance are virtues. We are taught to hold on, to adjust, to forgive, and to keep relationships intact even when they become difficult. These values helped families get through hard…
