The world can be a pretty good place, especially if you are born in a well-off family or country. The script of life is kind of like the beliefs and values we have about the world around us. It is a good script if you have a good life, such as having a good job, … Read more
We probably all want the same thing. Whether it’s acquiring the latest car, saving money to buy a house, or setting goals in order to achieve something we’ve always wanted to achieve, we believe that accomplishing all these goals would make us feel good. In other words, we all seek happiness one way or the … Read more
We are getting pickier on what we eat these days. There are so many different kinds of diets out there and we are getting as granular about nutrients as we have ever been. People have definitely become smarter about about what they put in their mouths. In a similar way, there is a lot of … Read more
Are you aware of your current state of mind? Much like what many businesses do in bookkeeping or accounting, when it comes to our wellbeing, we could also check accounts at the end of the day. In this case, it’s not about profitability or credits and debits. We can actually keep a record of our … Read more
It turns out that we humans can be very easily influenced. Probably more easily than we’d like to think. I’ve recently watched two movies that explore this topic, The Hater and The Social Dilemma. The first one is fictional and the second one a documentary. Both films touch on how social media shape us and … Read more
‘Most of the evil in this world is done by people with good intentions.’ T.S. Eliot Ever since I was a child my parents have guided and provided for me with plenty of good intentions. Some of them were beneficial to me but some I simply rebelled against. I would probably say that some of … Read more
One of the hardest concepts for me to grasp has been the concept of compassion. I’d never quite understood why we should forgive or even tolerate someone we strongly disagree with. How can one love someone or something we despise? Compassion is said to be one of the highest form of spiritual qualities if not … Read more
Life as we know it can be a very fragile thing. When we hear the news of an unfortunate event that involves loss of life, the most common reaction is that we feel sad. This is true for events on the other side of the globe and it feels even more real when it’s someone … Read more
The story of Buddha is an inspiring one. His story serves as a powerful guide for anyone who wishes to find more substance and fulfilment in their spiritual journey. Buddha was a prince living the life many of us today probably would aspire to, having all the riches one can imagine and basically leading a … Read more
What’s our role in society? What is our role in solving the bigger problems of the world? How can we contribute to make the world a better place? These are some of the questions one may face at some point in their life. Spiritual practices tend to focus more on the inner state of individuals … Read more
Our true nature is perfect. It is pristine and it’s where love and compassion reside. The more we can connect with our true nature, the better it is for us spiritually and in worldly matters too. But how do we get to the true nature of ourselves? First we need to recognise the five Kleshas, … Read more