Lessons from "Meditation and its Methods" by Swami Vivekananda Imagine this: a little Bengali lad is sitting motionless with his eyes riveted to a flickering fire. Even a poisonous cobra near him cannot break his concentration. But this was not a fictional story; this was the childhood practice of contemplation of Narendranath Datta, who [...]
Lessons from The Bhagavad Gita: A Story of Wisdom The Bhagavad Gita is an ancient Indian book that is compared to a strong boat to navigate across those strong currents. The conversation between Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna that was written five thousand years ago is not merely an antique, the scripture is more [...]
Lessons Learned from "Falling Upward" by Richard Rohr Ever wondered why some people get crankier with age and some exude wisdom? In his book, Falling Upward, Richard Rohr provides interesting insights into this mystery. The Franciscan priest offers a very attractive model, according to which life consists of two parts, each of which has its [...]
The Benefits of Sound Healing with Singing Bowls and Practices Imagine yourself standing in a silent room. Before you, there is a rather fragile bowl, the surface of which is made of metal. You knock on the bowl. The sound produced in the bowl is not a mere sound of a ding, but a [...]
Lessons from "The Yamas & Niyamas: Exploring Yoga’s Ethical Practice" by Deborah Adele When we think of yoga, we usually think of modern asanas, but yoga is much deeper than that. It is a journey toward fulfillment through a fulfilled life. Deborah Adells book dives into the Yamas and Niyamas. Those are the main ethical [...]
Future of Metaphysics: Trends and Projections Metaphysics is the science of philosophy that examines what truly matters, such as existence, reality, and being. Stuff you do not want to know. However, the point (and it is a critical point) is that metaphysics is not held prisoner in the ivory tower of antique thoughts. It [...]
Lessons from "Spirits Beside Us" by Chris Lippincott Ever thought about what happens when we leave this earthly life? The immense question addressed in Chris Lippincott’s Spirits Beside Us does not simply explore the question; it blows the traditional boundaries between life and afterlife out of the water. His remarkable story of a corporate financial analyst [...]
Morphogenic Fields: Sheldrake's Theory of Collective Memory What is a morphogenic field? Why has it generated so much controversy in science and philosophy? And more telling is, how our view of life, learning, and relationships shifts? So first: What on earth is a morphogenic field? So first, let’s start with the fundamentals. What is a Morphogenic Field? Sheldrake's [...]
Lessons from "Siddhartha: A Journey to Self-Discovery" by Hermann Hesse Hello everyone, today I would like to introduce Hermann Hesse's insightful book, 'Siddhartha.' This book tells the story of a young man's quest to discover the meaning of life. You can learn many life lessons from this book. Let me introduce you to some of them. [...]
Precognition: Understanding and Interpreting Premonitions Pause for a moment, imagine a man who sits beside the window, sips his favorite tea, and is experiencing an unfamiliar feeling. These sensations are not memories but rather whispers from the universe reminding us of something. This sensation is commonly known as ‘premonition’ and people tend to end up questioning themselves [...]
Lessons Learned From "When Breath Becomes Air" By Paul Kalanithi If you knew you had only a short time left to breathe in this world, how would you spend it? What would worry you most? What choices would be considered "energy-using"? That was the decision given to Paul Kalanithi, a gifted neurosurgeon diagnosed with terminal [...]
Lessons from "Proof of Heaven" by Dr. Eben Alexander Questions are a source of curiosity. What happens when we die? Are we immortal in this moment? These were the profound questions Dr. Eben Alexander asked himself after emerging from his miraculous coma induced by an attack of a rare form of Alzheimer's. As a [...]
The Seven Hermetic Principles and Their Contemporary Uses There are many parts to the complex puzzle of life. It is as if you have suddenly been handed an ancient key that opens everything. The seven Hermetic principles, originally established by Hermes Trismegistus, can sometimes be quite difficult. But there is one idea behind them. [...]
Pranic Healing: Balancing Your Energy Body Have you ever felt your energy suddenly drop? As if an invisible force was sucking all the energy out of your soul? What you are feeling is not an imbalance within you but an imbalance in your energy body. Pranic Healing can be used to address this issue. [...]
Lessons from "Moving Through Parallel Worlds" by Kevin L Michel Have you ever wondered whether there is a place where your dreams are? Have you ever wondered about going through dimensions to understand your full potential? Kevin L. Michel has created a masterpiece with his book Moving Through Parallel Worlds to Achieve Your Dreams. [...]
Lessons from "The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success" by Deepak Chopra Have you ever wondered why some people are such visible successes and why are some people painful failures? A couple of weeks back I read The 7 Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra and it's completely changed the way I see success. You don’t have to [...]
Lessons from "Autobiography of a Yogi” by Paramahansa Yogananda Have you ever wondered if there is more to life than meets the eye? Yogananda kept this wonder in his heart all his life. In his book Autobiography of a Yogi, we glimpse his extraordinary journey from a book-reading boy in India to a college lecturer [...]
Taoism: A Way of Growing Spiritual Development, Harmony, and Prosperity Look at the water, flowing through a small hole and back into the main stream. The water doesn’t struggle, it just flows. This is very similar to Taoism. Taoism asks us to live in harmony with the ups and downs of nature. What I have said is like a [...]
Lessons from "Be Here Now" by Ram Dass Do you constantly have thoughts of different realities running through your head? Do you take sunset walks, recall anecdotes from the past, and imagine future reunions over dinner? "Be Here Now" is Ram Dass's book calling on his fellow humans to stop rummaging through garbage bins from [...]
The 12 Laws of the Universe by Manhardeep Singh Have you ever questioned why things happen to you? Some days we’re off to the races and nothing can stop us, while other days we don’t accomplish a damn thing. These are the one’s we are most curious about and the author of The 12 [...]
Chakra Alignment: Techniques and Benefits for Balance Imagine your body as a magnificent orchestra. When each instrument in the orchestra plays well, great music is created. It is not only important to maintain balance between the players. But, what happens if one player misses a note? Something goes wrong and the melody falls apart. [...]
Astral Projection: How to Travel in the Astral Plane Have you ever thought about what it would be like to be out of your body for a moment? Not the usual distraction of rushing in a hundred different directions, but a truly waking experience that is on a whole other level than usual? Imagine [...]
What Doctors Don’t Learn in Medical School by B.M. Hegde This book, titled “What Doctors Don’t Learn in Medical School,” is written by B.M. Hegde. Have you ever wondered why, despite your best efforts, you keep getting recurrent health problems and chronic diseases? Dr. B.M. Hegde answers these questions and many more in his [...]
Color Therapy: Healing with the Power of Colors Do you suddenly feel better when you see a lovely sunset? Or do you look forward to a soft blue room after a long day at the office? These examples show that colors profoundly affect your mental and physical health. This article focuses on color therapy. [...]
Tantra: Beyond the Misconceptions to Spiritual Union What images come to mind when you hear the word "tantra"? Many people are reluctant to embrace the concept because they don't fully grasp it. Tantra may be seen by some as an old-fashioned practice, or worse, as an exotic concept embedded within negative stereotypes. But Tantra [...]