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EMOTIONAL EQUANIMITY
- Get into the witness mode
True renunciation is about inner freedom, not outward change. Living in witness mode, or sakshi bhav, allows one to observe emotions withou...
Quote of the day by Carl Jung: 'Every form of addiction is bad, no matter whether the narcotic be alcohol or...' - lessons on psychology of addiction and why you can’t break free from bad habits by pioneer who categorized personalities into introverts and extrovertsQuote of the day by Carl Jung: He defined addiction as a deep human dependency on anything that offers escape from pain, stress, or emptine...
- Kindness towards all
Metta Bhavana, a Buddhist practice, is now a tool in positive psychology. This meditation cultivates kindness and equanimity. Individuals s...
Quote of the day by psychologist Carl Jung: 'The word happy would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness' - Reflection on the balance of emotions from famous psychoanalystCarl Jung believed that happiness only has meaning when balanced with sadness. He warned against constantly chasing joy and instead encoura...
- Emotional hygiene
Modern education overlooks emotional well-being and non-violence. The Dalai Lama advocates for 'education of the heart'. Cultivating compas...
Word of the day: EquanimityEquanimity signifies a calm mental state, maintaining peace and emotional balance amidst life's challenges. It involves remaining composed ...
- Intangible assets
The Bhagavad Gita's divine qualities, like fearlessness and purity, represent early intangible assets. While financial net worth focuses on...
- Symbolism of visarjan
The visarjan ceremony of Vinayak's murtis represents humanity's detachment from transient things, the root of suffering. Ganesh's symbolism...
The present is powerIn the Bhagavad Gita, Krishn advises Arjun to concentrate on the present moment amidst the Kurukshetra battlefield, emphasizing that the pa...
Breather between breathtaking and breathfulnessTrishla Jain tells Indrajit Hazra about her upcoming exhibition, ‘The Quiet Interlude’, where the creative process itself takes form on can...
Holi's shadowHoli's vibrant celebration of colours symbolizes deep emotions and collapses social hierarchies, albeit temporarily. The Bhagwad Gita's tea...
Perfection of PatiencePatience is a virtue. It helps people overcome challenges. Robert Bruce showed patience and won a battle. Spiritual teachings emphasize pat...
- Sense of proportion
A lack of proportionality in our actions and reactions leads to eccentric behavior, strained relationships, and unnecessary anxiety. Overre...
- A timeless guide
Mokshada Ekadashi marks the day Krishn imparted the Bhagwad Gita's wisdom to Arjun on the Kurukshetra battlefield. Arjun faced a moral dile...
What should you do when a family member asks for financial help?Whatever be the role of each family member, the ability of one with money, power and authority to treat others equitably, without craving d...
Our real emotionsThe yogic term for emotions is bhavana, where there is harmony between head and heart. In order to awaken the bhavana, the real emotion, th...
Peace, Not HappinessWhen human heart and mind achieve peace, there is nothing more left to attain. Being at peace with the world, within and without, is suprem...
Man puts the hand back into writing, jots a 349-page novel with a calligraphy penThe post-pen generation finds even scribbling signatures with a pen onerous.
Will it shock or soothe? Modi ready with note ban speech for Dec 31He may also speak on the steps to deal with the problems the economy faces after the demonetisation was announced on November 8.
Guru & GovindSnow-white orchid lily and ivory-hued champa flowers have been plucked for the ritual of Janmashtami. Like our Independence, this too begin...