Category: Spirituality

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Creativity, Health and Wellbeing, Personal Development, Spirituality

How a One-Week Retreat Rewires Your Brain: The Science Behind Lasting Change

In my personal blog I recently wrote about my experience of the magic of the Ayurveda retreat where I understood clearly the quietness that comes from stepping away from daily life. But I haven’t wondered why retreats work so profoundly. What’s actually happening in our brain when we unplug, slow down, and immerse ourself in a new environment? I recently dove into research, and what … Continue reading How a One-Week Retreat Rewires Your Brain: The Science Behind Lasting Change

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Inspiration, Nature, Purpose, Self-awareness, Spirituality

Pranayama – The Cosmic Life Force Energy

Ever wondered if you’re really doing pranayama right? In this post, I revisit my journey with breathwork—from confusion to clarity—and why conscious breathing is so much more than a technique. It’s a gateway to deeper transformation, but only when approached with care. Continue reading Pranayama – The Cosmic Life Force Energy

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Inspiration, Podcast, Purpose, Random Thoughts, Self-awareness, Spirituality

The Secret Thread That Weaves Through Your Life

What if your entire life has been guided by a hidden thread—one theme quietly shaping your journey?

From your greatest challenges to your most joyful moments, there may be a pattern, a deeper purpose, waiting to be discovered. This blog invites you to explore the “red thread” of your life—the invisible force that connects your past to your present, and your purpose to your path. Continue reading The Secret Thread That Weaves Through Your Life

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Creativity, Critical Thinking, Health and Wellbeing, Relationships, Self-awareness, Spirituality

YOGA AND ASHRAM LIFE

«Have you ever lived in an ashram?” people used to ask me. My answer was, no. But here I am, two months into it, and I can say that ashram life is more than just yoga. Life in an ashram in Rishikesh is a journey of self-discovery—one that challenges you to push beyond what you thought was possible. It demands commitment, acceptance, practice, patience—and then, … Continue reading YOGA AND ASHRAM LIFE

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Spirituality

Haragei: The Art of Unspoken Understanding

Haragei is a Japanese concept that gives us a lens through which we can view what is communicated silently between us. This profound non-verbal communication flows seamlessly in Japanese culture, defying easy translation or definition in other languages. Haragei embodies something deeper: a subtle art of feeling each other out without speaking, a means of “fitting each other” with eyes closed, in a darkness where … Continue reading Haragei: The Art of Unspoken Understanding

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Spirituality

The 4 Indian Laws of Spirituality: A Journey Toward Understanding and Inner Peace

I recently read an article about the 4 Indian Laws of Spirituality. In our busy days, we’re constantly running toward deadlines, goals, and achievements, but there are moments when we feel an inner tug, something deeper calling us to pause, reflect, and understand the essence of our existence. The 4 Indian Laws of Spirituality offer timeless wisdom for anyone seeking balance, peace, and a greater … Continue reading The 4 Indian Laws of Spirituality: A Journey Toward Understanding and Inner Peace

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Spirituality

Embrace the Present to Alleviate Suffering

Nowadays, it’s easy to find ourselves running away from the present moment. We often resist what is happening right now, yearning for a different reality, that aligns more closely with our desires and expectations. This aversion to the present and the constant resistance to our current circumstances can lead to immense suffering. But what if the key to a more peaceful and fulfilling life lies … Continue reading Embrace the Present to Alleviate Suffering

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Creativity, Self-awareness, Spirituality

A Remote Island

Somedays, I am Like this Other days like that  Once in a while, I am everything in between And suddenly, I realise that nothing makes sense Then, I drift into the Ocean of doubts  That is when I hear my fragmented parts Screaming from all their hearts “We are all part of you In this mysterious boat of life,Like us all, or we’ll tear you apart “ So with trust I swim with them allTo … Continue reading A Remote Island

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Creativity, Health and Wellbeing, Inspiration, Personal Development, Random Thoughts, Relationships, Self-awareness, Spirituality

Curiosity killed the cat

We often think about the future like it’s a far-away land we haven’t reached yet, right? Think again! The future isn’t just some distant dreamland; it’s being cooked up right here, right now, in the present moment. Yep, you heard that correctly! It’s all about what we’re thinking, feeling, and how we take on the big wide world around us and respond to it right … Continue reading Curiosity killed the cat

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Spirituality

Buddha Nature, The Path, Impermanence: Reflecting On the Need for Something to Rely On

What is there to rely on when just about everything is temporary? Impermanence Several days ago, I was thinking about the mark of impermanence, and about how it might be explained, whether to myself or for someone else. This of course would entail communicating the truth that just about everything is temporary. Although we’re all aware of this at some level, most of us are … Continue reading Buddha Nature, The Path, Impermanence: Reflecting On the Need for Something to Rely On

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Creativity, Life Hacks, Literature, Spirituality

The Land Of The White Numbers

Somewhere far up NORTH There is a place I call it the Land Of The White Numbers In this strange land of sleepy wonders Father sun is absent, well hidden Is he unbidden, I ponder. In this land I see lines Inclines  In the eternal dance  Of contrasts The White, the cold Numbers Create ruptures Structures In The Land Of The White Numbers The cycle of … Continue reading The Land Of The White Numbers

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Creativity, Gratitude, Health and Wellbeing, Inspiration, Personal Development, Self-awareness, Spirituality

Life Is A Healing Journey

Dive deep into the inspiring journey of Anuschka Alborzian, a holistic coach who defied the odds after surviving a stage four brain tumor. Her transformative story is a testament to the power of miracles. In this interview, Anuschka opens up about her most challenging moments, the profound experiences during her health struggles, and the incredible rebirth that led her to a fully present life. From … Continue reading Life Is A Healing Journey

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Spirituality

The Four Divine Dwellings, or Heavenly Abodes- A Moderately Detailed Overview of Loving-Kindness, Compassion, Sympathetic Joy, and Equanimity

This post explains the four important mind-states or heart-states known as “divine dwellings” or “heavenly abodes” (brahmavihara). It doesn’t assume any prior knowledge, but it does get into a bit of interesting detail. First I’ll explain what type of thing they are generally, then we’ll consider each of the four specifically. What Sort of Thing Are the Divine Dwellings? The things identified by the Buddhist … Continue reading The Four Divine Dwellings, or Heavenly Abodes- A Moderately Detailed Overview of Loving-Kindness, Compassion, Sympathetic Joy, and Equanimity

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Crab Nebula: A Star's Spectacular Death (NASA, Chandra, 10/24/06)
Creativity, Gratitude, Inspiration, Life Hacks, Purpose, Spirituality

Accept Me Without Strife

Before Christmas, I visited a man with whom I had kept a weekly appointment for many years. Something inside me insisted that I should visit him. It could be one of the last times I would see him. I followed my inner voice and tried to call him, but the three numbers I had for him didn’t work. So I decided to show up at … Continue reading Accept Me Without Strife

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Spirituality

Four Ways Our Common Understanding of Meditation Needs to Change

Far too often, I think, meditation is perceived, taught, practiced, sold and marketed in ways that obscure and distort it, depriving it and us of its power and functions. I’m considering this in the context of Buddhist meditation practices and a Buddhist understanding what is even meant by the word ‘meditation’, but I think much of what follows may be more widely applicable beyond a … Continue reading Four Ways Our Common Understanding of Meditation Needs to Change

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Repost: The Importance of Language When Making New Year’s Resolutions

It’s that time of year again when people think about the new year and how they’d like to make changes in their lives going forward.  We often refer to these proposed life modifications as “new year’s resolutions.” The other day, while stepping out of the shower, the idea hit me—insights come as flashes of insight and often at the strangest times—that the way we verbalize … Continue reading Repost: The Importance of Language When Making New Year’s Resolutions

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