A regular practice of meditation has a profound effect on the mind and on one’s awareness and consciousness. Regular practice of meditation calms down the restlessness of the mind and, therefore, makes it possible to experience and become aware of something which is beyond the scope of the mind. Thoughts …
Have you ever noticed a moment when your mind goes quiet just before sleep or right after waking, and you feel a deep, calm presence? That moment is a taste of pure awareness. This article will help you understand what pure awareness is, why it matters, and how you can …
Does your mind constantly jump from one thought to another like a restless butterfly? Do you have difficulties in making up your mind due to many thoughts rushing into your mind? Do thoughts constantly attract your attention, making it impossible to focus? How can we get a few moments of …
What Is the Ego? It is the sum total of your thoughts, beliefs, mindset and feelings. It is what we believe we are. It is our individuality. We identify with this ego, protect it, and believe it is who we are. In the name of the ego, we behave and …
Are You the Creator of Your Thoughts? Do you sometimes wonder why thoughts arise in your mind? Everyone has certain beliefs, but why these beliefs and not others? Are the thoughts you think your own, other people’s, or thoughts that you have unconsciously picked from your environment? Most people believe …
Mouni Sadhu was an occultist, a spiritual teacher and author, who lived in the 20th century. He was born in 1897, but there isn’t much known about his early years. Some sources state Poland as his place of birth, while others say he was born in Russia. His name was …
We often hear the words “let go” or letting it go. What do these words mean, and is it easy and simple to let go? Psychology, self-improvement, and spiritual traditions speak about letting go and the benefits of embracing it, but what is it? Let’s find out! What Is the …
I received an email some time ago from a person who read an article about the mind, saying that the article made him feel uncomfortable. The article’s title was “You are not the Mind”, and it stated that the mind is a tool we use and is not who we …
Sri Chinmoy (August 27, 1931 – October 11, 2007), born Chinmoy Kumar Ghose, was an Indian spiritual Master who began teaching meditation in the West when he moved to New York City in 1964. Following the ancient yoga traditions, Sri Chinmoy firmly stressed that real spirituality involved purity of mind …
Emily Bazelon, Yale research fellow and journalist, defines bullying as: “physical or verbal abuse that occurs repeatedly and involves a power imbalance. In other words, it’s one kid using social power or physical strength to dominate another in a way that really makes the target miserable.” But that’s in relation …