Here’s a story from Hindu Mythology that I find really fascinating. I have known this story all along (since I was a kid), but only recently did I realize the deeper meaning behind it. So here’s the story: Lord Shiv..
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Lessons You Can Learn From the Lotus Leaf (About Beliefs)
Take a look at the lotus leaf. It floats on water. It is surrounded by water. It even has droplets of water on its surface. But it is still untouched by water. The lotus leaf has a coating that acts..
Is Sleep a Form of Meditation?
Can sleep be considered a form of meditation? The short answer to this question is No. Sleep is not a form meditation. So how exactly does sleep differ from meditation? Let’s dive a little deeper and find out the exact..
Becoming Conscious of Your Attention (True Awakening)
The mind can essentially be divided into two – the conscious mind and the subconscious mind. The subconscious mind is nothing but a collection of ‘automated programs’. This includes your ego construct, your self beliefs, thought patterns, habits etc. The..
Your Attention Is Powerful, Here’s How to Take Control Of It
There is an element that is central to all contemplative practices, be it meditation, mindfulness, awareness or self realization. Do you know what that element is? That element is ‘your attention’. Any spiritual practice that involves working with your mind,..