In 2018 the placement of Saturn, also called the justice planet, will be in Sagittarius throughout. This planet teaches you to take things seriously, value opportunities and respect everyone. Jupiter will be in Libra bringing lots of improvements and changes this year. Rahu in Cancer and Ketu in Capricorn will give mixed results, and both […]
In this extraordinary book, one of the world’s most renowned Zen Buddhist masters teaches us how to find happiness by getting past suffering. He shows us how the only way to do this is by acknowledging and transforming suffering, not running away from it. He shares with us the practices of stopping, mindful breathing a
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She heard a sound The dawn of another day ‘At last, it’s Christmas!’ ‘Let’s go kids, Go out and play!’ White all around, above and beneath. Ground covered like marinated cheese. Snowman winked, Larry got a glimpse Kayla giggled as the dog jumped on Sam, All seeming pleased. Bright and gleaming A chorus dinner,
He didn’t say..but I knew it. Something in his voice told me he’s excited. ‘I told Maii that these bunk rooms would be ready within no time. But I couldn’t do it. It’s been three years. She still has to get a visa. She’ll come soon.’ He pointed towards the edge of the boundary where
Wiping off the coffee marks on her table, she looked up at those rising flames. Fireplace in the front reminded her of his family. Aunt Jenna, Sarah, and Mike, Joanna, Jeremy, and Kaira. There wasn’t a single holiday that went by without their presence, in the past four years. But today. ‘Yea, Mom. I’ll
‘I couldn’t think of anything back then and just had to have a drink when they all left for their respective homes. I mean, I didn’t feel like going to my Mom’s. It was all too depressing after Dad died.’ Karan, 25 recalls how holidays didn’t feel like a boon when he was in
France banned unhealthy models May 3rd 2017 by law according to which, models require a doctor’s certificate attesting their state of health to be compatible for their work. Another law says photoshopped images to be labelled if being published. A great step towards restraint the industry for setting up unrealistic body standards. But do
The only duty you have is to be happy. Make it a religion. If you are not happy, then whatsoever you are doing, something must be wrong and some drastic change is needed. Let happiness decide. I am a hedonist. And happiness is the only criterion man has. So always look at what happens when you do something: if you become peaceful or restful, it is right.
Ever wonder why all your life going from one relationship to another, you feel a constant void to be filled in? This emptiness in you waiting to be cradled, longing for your attention. We all end up just suppressing it by some or other means. Using alcohol or drugs is an option for a
As we enter the last month of this year and its time to say goodbye to this year and get ready to welcome new year. Most of us have habit of looking back at the important happenings and experiences gained in this year. Time is a great teacher as well as a great healer too.
The festival of Christmas is a holy one. It is the day when Jesus Christ was born, on whose teachings Christianity is based. There are a lot of people in this world who follow his teachings and celebrate the merriment of this annual occasion with their friends and families together. This is a festival
Growth and evolution are two significant goals of becoming more spiritual. Yet without or with any particular spiritual hard work, people continue to grow and evolve. This kind of drive is programmed to the very nature of all of the life- a natural pull toward evolution, growth and transformation. If everything is occurring by itself,
Life is unimaginable without colours. The nature has showered its bounty with so many colours. Have you ever wondered over the colour combination of flowers and butterflies and more? They are so vibrant and perfect. The moment we leave our normal environment and travel to a new landscape, the first thing we will notice
I believe “Woman” has been the most debated topic of every century in every country. The woman of every era has kept the whole humanity curious and interested. Some awakened, but many oppressed to the extent that their cries and woes echo till this day of human life. There have lived women who created awe
Due to lack of awareness, there are many myths and misconceptions regarding Reiki. Many people who want to explore and learn Reiki are unable to because of these. In this blog, I am going to dispel the common misconceptions that people have about this beautiful healing modality. Reiki is healing therapy having its origins in
For a long time, humanity has given too much significance to the masculine because survival has been the dominant factor. Masculine will naturally be the dominant force when survival is a dominant aspect. It is only when societies handle their survival well and reach a certain level of stabilized culture and civilization, that the
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In the Lord of the Rings, Middle Earth a fictional universe, Gandalf was often referred to as Mithrandir. A pilgrim and wanderer who could often be counted upon for counsel during times of difficulties. That word struck me and always stayed with me. Gandalf was often looked upon as a friend who had the
One of the festivals of autumn is Diwali, which is celebrated as ‘the festival of lights’. There is a beautiful verse by Kabir Sahib referring to the diya, or the lamps lit on Diwali, which says: Like the blind uselessly lighting a diya when they cannot even see, the secret of our true self lies
Diwali is festival of “light and abundance”. Light means ‘absence of darkness’. We understand “darkness” in mundane sense, where there is no light. Darkness is not symbolic of evil, negativity, and social evils only. For me “darkness” is also our negative thoughts and negative conditioning which we are still carrying with us. We have
Beloved master, There is research in the west that suggests that men are happier being married than not, and that the suicide rate is lower for married men. And that the reverse is true for women. Please comment. There is a difference between the male mind and the female mind; their functioning is different. They
The festival of Diwali, or “The Festival of Lights,” is a holiday when families light lamps, illuminating the night. It celebrates the return of Lord Rama and his queen, Sita, to Ayodhya, the capital of his ancient kingdom. They had been in exile for 14 years. In India, people celebrate by cleaning and redecorating their
Home is a source of comfort. You spend most of your time at home. You rejuvenate and restore energy in the rooms of your abode. If you’ve had your home for years, it will be a challenge to replace it even if feng shui suggests it. Moving into a new home is a huge
Indian subcontinent is home to an end number of superstitions that require no explanation. There are some among these that are backed by some scientific explanations but at the same time, there are some that have no base as such. One among these popular superstitions is the Mangal Dosha or the Manglik Dosha that has
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These days the ancient science of yoga is revived again and is becoming very popular. Yoga is now famous not only in India but elsewhere in the world too. Last year in Uttarkashi, I met a lady from Czech, who had learned Yoga in India, many years ago. She had gone back and taught yoga
Jupiter is the most influential planet in astrology. If Jupiter is well placed, the native will gain strong position in financial and career front. Jupiter bestows native with good fortune, essence of knowledge, marriage, children, political power, and an all-round prosperity. Jupiter has transited from Virgo to Libra on September 12th 2017 and will stay
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