The Benefits of a Virtuous Life
Considering the “benefits” of a virtuous life may seem contradictory.
But, in fact, we have so much to gain by living virtuously. Continue reading “The Benefits of a Virtuous Life”
Overcoming Fear (part 2): The Results of Fear
1. Fear and insecurity are synonymous. When we feel insecure, we naturally become concerned and spend great portions of time, energy, thought and money toward establishing external security. We focus on acquiring and protecting our sources of persons, food, shelter, sex, money, possessions, prestige or any other external factors which will help us feel secure.
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Questionnaire: Understanding Depression
This is a part of a series of articles with questions, which will help us understand our emotions and how we can free ourselves from unwanted ones. Continue reading “Questionnaire: Understanding Depression”
Benefits of Meditation for Individuals and for Society as a Whole
How is Meditation Used Today?
People from all walks of life, in all the countries of the world belonging to all the possible religions, meditate for a wide variety of reasons. The same technique offers something different to each according to his needs and motives. Some of the motives for which people meditate today are: Continue reading “Benefits of Meditation for Individuals and for Society as a Whole”
Affirmations for Dealing with the Loss of Loved Ones
Without a doubt, the most painful experience in life is the loss of a loved one. The most devastating for most people is the loss of a child or a spouse. Over the years, I have had the fortune to conduct seminars on death and immortality, and also support groups for those who have recently lost loved ones.
I am very grateful to all those who have attended and taught me by sharing their emotions, experiences and insights through the various stages of coping with this extremely painful and often totally overwhelming event. Continue reading “Affirmations for Dealing with the Loss of Loved Ones”
What, in fact, is humility?
When I am humble, I do not feel superior to any one but neither do I feel inferior. Continue reading “What, in fact, is humility?”
Overcoming Fear (part 3): The Causes of Fear
The prime and basic cause of all fear is our ignorance of our true nature. If we experienced or were convinced of our invulnerable eternal soul-nature, we would never feel any fear whatsoever. Because we do not, or cannot, believe this truth, we feel vulnerable, separate, isolated and susceptible to extinction or insignificance.
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Questionnaire: Understanding Disappointment, Disillusionment and Discouragement
This is a part of a series of articles with questions, which will help us understand our emotions and how we can free ourselves from unwanted ones. Continue reading “Questionnaire: Understanding Disappointment, Disillusionment and Discouragement”
Improve Your Memory
Poor memory can be a frustrating problem when it becomes a cause for us to function below our abilities. The consequences can vary in type and seriousness. Continue reading “Improve Your Memory”
How to Meditate
What is Meditation?
Meditation can be described in hundreds of ways. Here we will give some brief explanations about this so-extremely-important aspect of human harmony, health and spiritual evolution. Continue reading “How to Meditate”