I would like to write some articles on the subject of death. I know that this topic makes a lot of people uncomfortable so if you like you can skip my later articles on this subject and only go through what I am posting today. Who knows, you might be better served by not reading […]
Category Archives: Spirituality
Why do we suffer
This is an attempt to respond to the most basic of all questions: “Why do sentient beings suffer? Or why is there evil in this world?” Surely if God was omnipotent and filled with love and compassion, he could have created a universe in which sentient beings were always happy and did not have to […]
Having Life more abundantly
This website was supposed to be about my insights and experiences but for most part I am writing about the insights of people whose books I have read. It is not surprising because it is not easy to come up with a life changing or earth-shaking insight on schedule – once or twice every week […]
From Sex to Superconsciousness
I was a firebrand when I was a youth, ever ready to act and speak in controversial ways. Now I think I have moved to the opposite extreme and do not generally say anything which might offend someone. I am not sure that this is entirely a good thing but nobody stays young and fearless […]
The Essential Principle of Life according to Socrates
This article will be about two of the most essential general principles to live by. I can do no better than to quote the philosopher, Paul Brunton, in his own words. The following passage is taken from his book The Secret Path. I would have liked to live in Athens at the time when one […]
Words to live by from Rumi
I read this poem by the Persian poet Rumi and liked it so much that I had to share it with you. At times less is more and I will not spoil the effect by commentary – This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, […]
Build not your House on Sand
Here is the story of the words of Jesus which explains the above headline. The parable illustrates the importance of building one’s life in obedience to the teachings and example of Jesus. “Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house […]
Do this and you will solve 90% of your Problems
This is going to be a short article because I myself am only taking baby steps towards solving 90% of my problems. But I know what to do and how to do it. The magic formula is to Learn Detachment. We all think of ourselves as whatever it is that the ego identifies with. We […]