PERSONAL GROWTH

INTRODUCTION
Personal growth is the process of unfolding your full potential and achieving what you came to the earth for—your own Godhood, no less!
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Give yourself spaceMegha Bajaj highlights the importance of providing spaces in your life
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The flying yogiMore...
Guru Nanak, together with Mardana and Bala, his two disciples, travelled to Srinagar in the land of Kashmir.
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A bouquet of positivityMore...
The magnificent Life Positive Expo took place once again in the capital on February 15 to 17, with a powerful blend of workshops, spiritual discourses and a spiritual bazaar say Punya Srivastava and More...
By the light of the moonMeditating in the full glory of the moonlight, allowing it to melt away all the darkness within ourselves, is one of the most powerful spiritual practices, says Pradeep Darooka
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Passing the parcelMore...
In the first of a series of three pieces on simplifying, Pradeep Darooka describes the freedom he experienced when he eschewed all forms of receiving and giving gifts
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To hell and backMore...
The author, who prefers to remain anonymous, traces her life history through the mirror of alcoholism and describes how she altered the reflection for a healthier future
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Go with the flowMore...
When it comes to personal growth, it is best to work at your pace rather than being pressurised to step it up, says Pulkit Sharma
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The night love happenedMore...
The thirst for an all-pervading love, led Megha Bajaj to discovering that the reservoir of its inexhaustible supply lay within herself
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Thy will be doneMore...
An insight helps Suma Varughese recognise that it is not free will
but God’s will all the way
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Vanishing occupationsMore...
Yoginder Sikand wistfully recalls the years gone by when a person’s livelihood was not merely a tool of survival but an age-old way of life
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Behind the ScenesMore...
Even as she yearned to be centre stage, being backstage brought out an unexpected dimension to her personality, found K Geethanjali
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Becoming WholeMore...
Wherever we are, the journey of our lives is about taking the next step and in that next step lies not just our self-reliance, but our happiness, health and
eventually spiritual progress, says Suma More...
Learn to let goTaking responsibility for circumstances in our life, which may be necessary for our
spiritual growth, requires letting go of our own story line, and instead looking at it objectively, realises Akila More...
Becoming whole and perfectA sure indication that one is approaching the state is the capacity to be unruffled by
the words, deeds and actions of others, says Suma Varughese More...
Not the doerAn inner shift caused Megha Bajaj to understand that things happen when they are
meant to and she is, at best, an instrument through which it happens More...
To give is to receiveDiscover the joy of giving, says Suma Varughese More...
Sleep tight !Getting a good night’s sleep is one of the best things we can do for our physical,
mental, emotional and spiritual well-being, says Vaibhav Sharma More...
Spiritual lines of forcesScientists and even some laymen know that there are magnetic lines of forces surrounding our earth. More...
Cool it !If you refuse to feed the spirit of anger and stay calm in the face of provocation, you will weaken and overcome it, says H.H Sant Rajinder Singh Ji
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In love againMore...
Megha Bajaj finds a way to bring back the magic in her marriage
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Living in surrenderMore...
When we live in the knowledge that only what is meant to come to us will come and we use it as an instrument of growth, we slip into surrender, says Suma Varughese
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Loving what isMore...
Expectations breed conflicts, frustration and anger and embroil us in suffering. Only when we learn to drop them can we fully embrace what is and claim our right to happiness and peace, says Suma More...
Grounded !Though an unexpected visit from her mother threw her schedule into disarray, Chitra Jha discovered that the experience put her in touch with herself, ‘grounding’ her in the process
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Portrait of a sanyasiMore...
On his travels to various ashrams in India, Yoginder Sikand encounters a former jetsetting executive turned mendicant and coaxes him to share his story
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The wisdom of the passive voiceMore...
An English class gave K Geethanjali a valuable lesson in non-doership
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Inside outMore...
When you heed the inner voice and obey its dictates, you will lead a life that is authentic and true, says Megha Bajaj
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Let`s face itMore...
Hard as it is to face unpleasant facts about ourselves or life, we must face it if we want our lives to move forward, says Suma Varughese
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Freedom from conflictMore...
When one can convert negativities into positivities, all conflict dissolves, says Suma Varughese
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...but scared to? Here are 10 mind strategies for avoiding change. Find out which one is yours and free yourself of its power, says Aalif Surti
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From duality to onenessMore...
An insight affords Suma Varughese the capacity to fuse together the dualities of life and restore them to oneness
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The freedom of choiceMore...
When we allow others to make their choices in life, we truly give the greatest gift to them and ourselves, discovers K. Geetanjali
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Go with the flowMore...
Accessing the power of flow unlocks our stores of creativity, inspiration, productivity and joy. Living in a state of flow is to live in the arms of the universe, engaged in effortless action. More...
The saving graceIn times of despair and desolation it helps to know that everything may be lost but never hope, says Nikeeta Bhargava
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From good to greatMore...
Does every high need a resultant low, or is that just a belief we nurse,
asks Megha Bajaj
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Unforgettable Miss BrittoMore...
As a child, I was never interested in going to school. However, things changed when I reached seventh standard. I came across Miss Britto whose name I still remember even after 45 years. More...
When Shiva meets ShaktiBeing spiritual does not mean that one ceases to be human, K. Geetanjali discovers.
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Embrace abundanceScarcity-consciousness has created a culture of greed and corruption that has plunged us into a global crisis. Only recognising and living in the abundance of the Universe will save our civilisation, More...
Make a habit of it !Our happiness, health and success depend on our ability to cultivate good habits and let go of bad ones. Cultivating habits is not easy, but here’s help, says Suma Varughese
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The God gapMore...
Could it be that the loneliness we feel can only be bridged by God, asks Megha Bajaj
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Coming to terms with lossPulkit Sharma assuaged his grief at the loss
of his grandmother by recognising that she
lived within him
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Taking back my powerMore...
With an increasing capacity to control her thoughts and feelings, the Higher Self is finally coming out of hiding and putting the ego in its place, says Suma Varughese
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Think win-winMore...
Impoverishing yourself will not enrich another, says Suma Varughese
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One evening I was trying to meditate. But somehow I could not succeed in calming my monkey mind enough to feel the peace and expansion of awareness. Frustration welled up.
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A nano miracleMore...
Ever since I read an article on gratitude, a wonderful feeling engulfs me.
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Dropping anchorMore...
Ayesha Chopra responds to something inside her urging her to draw away from the outer conscious plane, to explore the inner subconscious world. More...
My business, your businessManaging the feelings and thoughts brought up by what others say or do can give us control over ourselves, says Suma Varughese
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Growing upThere is more to adulthood than turning 18, casting your vote, or watching an adult movie, says Nipun Augustin Jacob, on the occasion of International Youth Day
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Size matters ! Seeing herself as bigger than any stimulus has reduced their impact,
says Suma Varughese
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Follow your blissDo you have to suffer to be spiritual? No, says Shri Rakeshbhai, Founder, Shrimad Rajchandra Mission, Dharampur More...
Living in balanceHow can we cultivate a stability that enables us to execute our manifold roles with poise and balance, asks Deepthi Paikray
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Take careWhile cultivating the right brain increases our spiritual quotient, for those with a dominant right brain it is equally imperative to cultivate the left brain for only that will enable us to mature More...
Sugar or spice?Food preferences, cravings, and allergies are not the result of cultivated childhood tastes. They go back to a gamut of emotional highs and lows of another lifetime,
says Chitra Jha More...
Thank youAll it took was a telephone call bringing unexpected news that made
K. Geethanjali stop in her tracks and see the world around her with new eyes
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How much is too much ?A mundane task like cleaning her wardrobe makes Megha Bajaj wonder whether more and more stuff is the way to go
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Honouring the selfMegha Bajaj says that we are so used to valuing people around us that we have forgotten to value our own selves More...
Waging peace, not warSpirituality eliminates the evils of the world by emanating goodness, peace and love. It does not wage war against evil, says Suma Varughese
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Minding your own mindDr. Devendra Jain says that ‘mind management’ will lead you to life management ultimately
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The solace of silenceFrom being a compulsive loner as a child, Yoginder Sikand has transitioned to someone who enjoys listening to his own inner silence More...
When karma kicksSunday dinner was especially festive this week. Mom’s sister, Geeta, was spending the weekend with them. More...
Bloody, but unbowedCourage is the ability to face fears, pain, rejection, discrimination, humiliation, loss, disease, debility, separation and failure with equanimity, says Nandini Sarkar More...
Soil for the soulOnly when we are planted in an appreciative environment, will our soul, psyche and body naturally grow to its full potential. Read on to find out how to develop an appreciative gaze that nurtures you More...
The gift of gratitudeWhen you receive with joy and gratitude, life will give you more and more, says Megha Bajaj
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Tomorrow's mysticsMore...
Agnostics and atheists are on a higher spiritual plane than many believers locked within the confines of creeds and customs, says Jamuna Rangachari More...
This too, this tooA new mantra is causing an inner confluence and giving rise to a deep sense of relaxation, says Suma Varughese
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The undying spiritHeerabai has provided domestic help in my home for seventeen years. When she first came to my house and rang my door bell, I was washing clothes and came out half wet. More...
A sermon in silenceK Gitanjali discovers the power of silence when a throat infection silences her vocal chords for a brief while More...
Shift your streamA career setback that seems devastating to begin with, can actually be the turning point of a new journey, says Vaibhav Sharma More...
Hurt managementHow do we go beyond the hurt we feel when rejected or unappreciated, wonders Suma Varughese More...
Follow your starWhen you find your vision, your life will be infused with meaning and purpose and you will realise your highest potential, say Suma Varughese and Shivi Verma More...
Writing from the SourceSpeedwriting helps you go past the resistance of the mind and allow the wisdom of the Higher Self flow unrestrictedly on the page, says Arun Wakhlu More...
Loving 'Me'It was just a glimpse, but it was so beautiful, that it is etched in bold in every cell of her being, says Megha Bajaj
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Lessons learntThe task of caring for her paralysed mother unleashed a slew of life lessons, says Suma Varughese
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Enlightened relationshipsIf you pursue the goal of salvation through a relationship, you will be disillusioned again and again. But if you accept that the relationship is here to make you conscious instead of happy, then the More...
Family bondsOur life is a reflection of all that that we have gained in the most primal relation of our lives – our birth family, says Aparna Sharma More...
No exit clauseYou can never give up on the relationships that really matter By Megha Bajaj More...
Not just skin deepA touch, a handshake, a hug powered with the throb of our hearts heals our bodies, stills our mind, and satisfies deep yearning in our souls, says Satish Purohit More...
The web of lifeTo be is to be related, as Krishnamurti profoundly observed. Here are some moments of living snatched as they unfolded – some tender, some joyous, some poignant – all imbued with the juice of life More...
Make friends with yourselfThe quality of our external relationships is directly proportional to the quality of the relationship with ourself, says Chitra Jha More...
Grace at the workplaceLearn to handle problems and difficult people at the workplace firmly but without negativity, says Nipun Augustin Jacob
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The secret of successful relationshipsA range of gurus, healers, therapists, counsellors and seekers offer gyan on how to make relationships work, says Jamuna Rangachari More...
Adventures of a marriage missionaryHow a mother healed herself of the all-consuming desire to get her daughter married off by Desiree Punwani More...
Leave my aura nowUse the latest New Age tools to break up with your partner who anyway suspects that you have lost your marbles in the sixth dimension, says Abhishek Thakore More...
Takes two to transcendA couple meditating together creates a shared reservoir of energy that adds a profound spiritual dimension to its relationship, communication and love making by Jacqueline Maria Longstaff
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In God we trustWhen you truly love God and live by the divine laws she has crafted, your human relationships will blossom and flourish, says Nandini Sarkar More...
God manifestIn the stillness of the mind, Nature’s majesty, rhythm, power and beauty proclaim God’s teaching of oneness. Text and pics by Harvinder Kaur More...
Lovers' reunionA seeker wife opens up new channels of communication with the fun-loving man she married for love a quarter of a century ago
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Cut the karmic knotRelationships are the field for the balancing of karmas. Only when these accounts have been settled with those around us, can we attain eternal freedom, knowledge and bliss, says Deepa Kodikal
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Villain in the mirrorOnce we decide to work on ourselves, the people we don’t get along with and our surroundings both change for the better By Purnima Yogi More...
Appa, I love youA daughter goes beyond blaming her father for the death of her mother By Jamuna Rangachari More...
Pet TherapyWith their unconditional love, animals nourish and nurture the human soul and teach us the signal lesson of dropping expectations, says Shivi Verma More...
War and peaceConflicts arise in all relationships. It is our capacity to resolve and transcend these conflicts that help us forge lasting and intimate bonds, says Shivi Verma More...
Rules for lovingReaders share the tips and techniques that have helped them solder loving and loyal bonds More...
The dance of dualityAs long as we are shrouded in the illusion of separation, relationships can be a source of pain and conflict. Therefore they also constitute a path that can return us to our wholeness and perfection, More...
Five secrets of fulfilling relationshipsWorld guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar unravels the secrets of nurturing and maintaining a relationship
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The marriage manualAt a time when the marriage institution is cracking up, four couples share the secret of their happy marriages, says Suma Varughese More...
Emotional investing for beginnersEmotional Bank Accounting helps one raise trust levels, develop transparency and prioritise relationships, says Marita Nazareth
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"Life is relationship"For J Krishnamurti, the philosopher-savant of our times, relationships constituted the seeker’s meditation mat. Here below are excerpts from his work that sum up the essence of his teaching
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My tiny teacherA tiny earthworm teaches Megha Bajaj the profound truth about the power of thought and the reality of interconnected existence More...
Find your perfect workWhen you marry what you love with what you are good at, and which brings you into alignment with your life’s mission, you will find your perfect work, says Suma Varughese More...
Journey`s endThe passage of her mother has spelt the end of a long and arduous journey, says Suma Varughese More...
Enlightening the mirrorThe process of teaching concludes in illumination for the teacher, says Jamuna Rangachari More...
Modesty rules!Why provocative dressing is uncool, says Suma Varughese More...
The secret of abundanceA recent insight opened up the domain of abundance for Suma Varughese More...
Me timeVinita Sharma explains how stealing a little time aside for yourself can work wonders for you in today’s stressful times.
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Upanishads of the New AgeContemporary workshops are today’s equivalent to the archetypal paradigm of the Buddha surrounded by seekers under the Bodhi tree, says Jamuna Rangachari More...
Work in progressI am not yet complete. I have no right to judge myself – because I am still work in progress, says Megha Bajaj More...
Notes to myselfMaintaining a personal journal is similar to having a close confidante, who offers exclusive solutions to personal problems and charts your growth course as well, says
Anisha Anilraj. More...
Happy birthday to meOn the big day, Shivi Verma discovers that her happiness arises within her own heart; it does not depend on externals More...
Avijit learns to cookWhy it is imperative for the male sex to take over the kitchen says Suma Varughese More...
Celebrate the positiveIf we can ignore the negative within us even when it is prominent and celebrate the positive even when it is not, we will thrive, says Suma Varughese More...
The graduateHow a lifetime of doubts dissolved into a celebration of knowing for Chitra Jha this October
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Song of the single parentTwo may be company but one can be bliss if only one knows how, says Lipa Rath, who has been there, done that
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Learning to liveYoung people are increasingly banking on programmes offered by various spiritual organisations to mend their inner lives and forge new directions, says Nipun Augustin Jacob
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Thank you therapyAn attitude of gratitude affects miraculous healing in the mind and body, nourishes the heart and adds new depths to relationships says Aparna Sharma
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Mirrors of transformationThe LP EXPO 2012 offers seven workshops based on powerful healing modalities that reveal our innermost selves to us and change us forever
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Focussing on the other`s happinessA mantra that had awakened her 20 years ago is now coming to life once again and helping her envisage conflict-free relationships, says Suma Varughese. More...
All about loveIs there life after rejection in love? Yes, absolutely,
says Suma Varughese More...
A song for lifeA personal anthem is a powerful statement of our values, beliefs and philosophy. In moments of doubt, fear or temptation, we can invoke its grace to shield and strengthen us, says Deepti R Paikray More...
Yes!Life constantly throws us opportunities to grow and expand if we would but say that three-letter word. The more we say it, the more swiftly and smoothly does our authentic life unfold, says Aparrna More...
One step at a timeThe key to achieving impossible goals is to simply do what one can do here and now, discovers Megha Bajaj
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Raise your vibrationsThe formula for activating the law of attraction in our lives and making our dreams come true, lies in our willingness to live in love, gratitude and forgiveness, says Chitra Jha More...
Do the honoursWhat is the relationship between self-respect and respect for others; and can love exist without respect and vice versa? Purnima Yogi explores More...
Take careCaring for the elderly is a challenge that can throw the sturdiest off balance. Deepti Paikray explains how we can extend care and compassion without neglecting our own lives and goals More...
India`s Big BrotherMeet Anna Hazare, whose clarion call for a corruption-free India has united the nation as nothing else in recent times. This 1991 interview by Rukmini Shekhar throws a
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A matter of perspectiveThe higher understands the lower, but the lower cannot understand the higher. So if you feel misunderstood, this could be why
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The spiral staircaseMore...
Our human journey leads us to oscillate between the polarities of good and evil; wealth and poverty until we reach enlightenment.
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Cause and effectMore...
Thinking of the consequences of our actions helps rein in bad habits and gives good ones a fillip
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When trust transformsMore...
How a young drug addict turned around her life when provided with a stable, empathetic therapeutic space
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Wheels of revolutionMore...
Cycling is emerging as the preferred mode of transport in India for those who wish to get back in shape, save fuel, and be a friend of the Earth.
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Say what you feel, not what you thinkMore...
A successful confrontation is governed by a set of rules More...
The power of choice"Human beings are not victims of circumstances. Human nature has the ultimate freedom to rise above circumstance and fate," said Victor Frankl, a Jewish doctor-turned-psychologist, who experienced More...
God`s perfect timingAccepting the will of God in big things and small, paves the path for the perfect unfolding of our lives More...
Beyond definitionsWhy strive to fit into others’ definitions of us? More...
Facebook philosopherMeet Sudhir Krishnan, an unassuming software professional from California turned spiritual messenger, whose Facebook page of inspirational quotes has over a lakh and quarter followers More...
The transforming wordThis is the era of the self-help book, a genre that more and more are turning to for help and advice on how to get wealthy, stay happy, cultivate relationships and know God More...
Enough, alreadyContentment is the peace we earn if we excel in the school of life; it is the cup that life’s victors hold. What stops this sublime quality from seeping into our lives and how can we attain it?
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On responsibilityWhen you give away responsibility, you give away authority More...
Lessons in griefWhy was Japan subjected to yet another catastrophe? Was my first thought when I heard about the massive March 11 earthquake and ensuing tsunami that left nearly 20,000 people dead or missing. More...
Nothing to forgiveTrue forgiveness is realising that there is nothing to forgive More...
Help!There is no shame in baring your vulnerability and asking for help when you need it More...
How alive are you?Our life force is the source of our energy, vitality, enthusiasm and health. What stops it from manifesting fully, and how can we live unfettered and free? More...
Feel the heat, drop the fearDoing a fire walk transforms one in mind, body and spirit and infuses one with a confidence that dissipates fear More...
Learnings from lonelinessAll relationships, including the one with ourselves, take on a new life and vitality once we come to terms with our loneliness and also understand that we are never really alone
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Miracle ManA woman’s tribute to the transforming power of marital love, true spirituality and cow’s urine that helped her defeat the demon of clinical depression More...
Butt OffA poignant tale of one man’s struggle with addiction to cigarettes and how he kicked the butt More...
When chakras meet neuroscienceInternationally recognised pharmacologist Dr Candace Pert speaks with Robert Millett on her research into the role of endorphins, emotions, and chakras in healing, happiness and mastery of life More...
One workshop, five ahas!A seeker attends a transformational workshop and discovers insights of stunning power More...
The TransitionMore than a year ago I made the move from Hyderabad to Bangalore in order to stay with my daughter and her family after my husband passed away in early 2009. More...
Ultimatums can backfireHow to retain your staff while protecting your boundaries More...
Exercising choiceStrength is the capacity to accept one’s inner feelings, thoughts or actions without reaction and to exercise choice More...
For oneself aloneWhatever we do for another, we do for ourselves alone – because it gives us happiness or a sense of purpose More...
Protect yourselfHow do you safeguard yourself from negative energies that may harm you? Here’s help More...
Do or dieWhat is the secret behind the ironclad commitment with which successful people approach their goals? More...
What`s the use of it?How valid is it to assess everything on the basis of utility? And what kind of world will it create? More...
Handing over controlsSurrender is when you hand over your own intelligence to a higher one More...
Total responsibilityTaking responsibility seems to be the bridge that connects the Higher and lower selves. More...
Share, exchange, give economyThe Life Positive cover story on Sharing in the January 2011 issue inspired a reader to introduce us to the concept of Collaborative Consumption, an alternative approach to capitalism, which is More...
Grand parentsThe unique role that grandparents play in a child’s life can be a source of lasting joy, strength and nurturance More...
Knowing, playing, growingA rich brew of powerful workshops, illuminating discourses, retail therapy, free services and the presence of kindred spirits made the Life Positive Expo an experience of a lifetime More...
In Gut We TrustAuthor, teacher and visionary, Llynn Robinson says trusting the sixth sense, or the gut, can go a long way in helping one achieve success in dealing with life’s biggest challenges More...
PricelessWhen you mistake your net-worth for your self-worth, you devalue yourself More...
The Power Of AppreciationAppreciation nourishes our psyches just like food and water nourishes our bodies. More...
Inside OutsideI realised that I had often judged myself, my life, people around me on the basis of what I saw externally. More...
Parenting in the New AgeSeers, Mystics and Teachers say the world is at the cusp of an important shift in consciousness. It is important that we raise conscious children who become partners, agents of change and winners in More...
Alone In The CrowdYou came alone and you will leave alone. In between, you will want the world to be a part of you, and that will be your struggle. More...
Are You Happy At WorkTake this quiz to find out how fulfilled you are at work. More...
Meet The MastersSeven life-changing workshops. To help you know yourself better, uncover your potential, heal your wounds and dance with Spirit. Sign up now for the LP Expo 2011. More...
What`s happening?The use of this phrase helps you shift from the lower self to the higher self – the realm of peace, joy and freedom. More...
”Everything is perfect, Everything can be improved”The Tao of facilitation programme opens doors to the realisation – what we see in our life is what we are. More...
Change your mind, Change your lifeNeuro-linguistic programming offers simple ways to change your life by altering your belief system.
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Honour thy selfIt is by celebrating our identities as the sons and daughters of god that we rise beyond the destructive pull of low self-esteem. More...
Winged WisdomWhen a hovering insect disturbed her meditation, the author discovered that there was a lesson to be learnt.
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Sharing is CaringWhen we share, we break out of the boundaries of our ego and recognise the humanity of the other. Sharing breeds inter-dependence, happiness and harmony. For a planet with limited resources, sharing More...
The witnessing mindBy practising Sakshi Bhava or witness consciousness, we can distance ourselves from our chameleon-like mental tendencies
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Muscles of the heartFaith, prayer and a spiritual attitude towards life can prove to be powerful tools for seekers who wish to develop inner strength More...
I love myself whenOne does not have to be perfect in order to love oneself More...
The Attitude of gratitudeWhat a 10-year-old cancer survivor taught the author about being thankful
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Breaking The Chains Of InsecurityInsecure people end up destroying the very relationships they cling to so desperately. Here is how to work your way to freedom. More...
Developing Empowering HabitsKeys to a lifetime to healthy relationship. More...
A New BeginningA transformational workshop takes participants to the next level. More...
Loving like an extremistMeditation teacher Kia Scherr, who lost her husband Alan (58) and 13-year-old daughter Naomi in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, says she is committed to loving as deeply as a terrorist hates More...
Accept what isQuiet acceptance can work wonders
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Give yourself permissionWhen you permit yourself to be who you are, the inner tension dissolves and you will coast into freedom More...
Make up your mindDo you tear your hair out while making decisions? Does the grass seem greener on the other side of the fence? Here are some important rules to help you make those choices More...
Are you a Giver?What kind of an attitude do you bring to a relationship? More...
Walking the path of beautyLearning to live in the moment and appreciate everything around us can lead to a direct communion with the almighty
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Through the mind and outJnana Yoga, or the path of the intellect, is tailored to the modern mind. Here, the seeker takes nothing on trust. Instead, he uses the mind like a laser to penetrate the illusions of maya until only More...
Letting go... finallyThe protests are waning and peace is sprouting More...
The responsibility is yoursTry taking responsibility for your life, and see how things work out in your favour
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Is attractIon a spIrItual contract?The people in our life, whether we like them or not, are there for a greater purpose, says the author More...
I am the judge, I am the juryDiscover how prone you are to judging in your relationships, in the second part of this quiz on relationships More...
You can make a differenceEfforts, big and small, make a difference to our own lives and sometimes to those of others More...
It’s not the economy, stupid!Why worshipping the economy is not in our best interests More...
The buck stops hereResponsibility is one of the most powerful indicators of our emotional and spiritual maturity. Indeed, our spiritual progress can be measured by the degree of responsibility we assume for our lives, More...
To choose or not to chooseReal choice would mean the capacity to deliberate, to choose between two options, to be conscious More...
Have funMaking light of serious situations helps lift one’s spirits
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Do you love yourself?More...
Only when we love ourselves can we love others More...
A dialogue withinEver told your body, mind and soul what you think of them? And heard what they had to say in turn?
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Are your relationships healthy and happy?Get to know where you stand vis-a-vis others and follow the action plan for change
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The Manipulation Trap: Are you a victim?Recognise the signs and take steps to safeguard yourself from abuse More...
Is your God good?Everything in our life is shaped by our beliefs. So what is your belief about God? More...
Being authenticMoving from the divided self to authenticity has been a journey of a lifetime More...
A vacation at homeCan’t take off on a vacation? Try staying at home. You will be surprised at the outcome as the author discovered More...
The Kindness of a strangerThe author recounts an incident that reinforced her faith in the goodness of human nature More...
Spiritual ArroganceBeing spiritual means surrendering completely to the object of your faith More...
How good is your word?Do you deliver on your promises? More...
I WillDetermination is the master quality on which everything
else hinges. it can help achieve any goal in life More...
Winds of changeFear of change is a natural human emotion, while acceptance of change is not. However, change is inevitable, and the sooner we accept that, the better off we will be More...
Love yourselfGive yourself the gift of you and see the difference More...
How loyal are you?As long as loyalty is not misplaced, it is a human emotion with lots of virtues and benefits
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The heart of healthThe heart controls the brain, and the the brain controls immune system. So if you can learn to love, you can heal More...
Just a childMost of those who have hurt me in life, Have done so because they did’t know better, just like a child More...
Are you a money magnetCheck your abundance quotient More...
The Big NoRejection hits all of us at different times in our life. If we can learn the lessons it holds for us in the maw of its pain, it can vault us to greater self-esteem and acceptance
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The Uncertainty principleCan we learn to move from the many what-ifs that consume us with fear to a serene acceptance of what is?
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Exception is not ruleAll our impressions about ourselves, others and life are based on when we flout the norm More...
Being is doingIf you focus on the ‘being’ part of you, the ‘doing’ will take care of itself, says the author More...
Do you love yourselfFind out to what extent you find harmony and inner worth within you
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A market for mysticsThe exhibition zone of the Life Positive Expo, 2010, at India Habitat Centre in Delhi had many stalls offering an array of holistic healing techniques, alternative therapies and other well-being aids More...
Freedom is just letting everything come and goThese excerpts from Jacqueline Maria Longstaff's latest book, Kaleidoscope reiterate her teachings on being a witness to the dramas of the mind
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Chakras : An inbuilt growth detectorLocated within our astral body are seven vortices of energy called chakras that hold the secret of our emotional, mental, and spiritual maturity. Through balancing the chakras and the energy needs More...
Sunny side upCelebrate the ‘rights,’ and ignore the ‘wrongs’ in your life, to change the entire perspective of your life More...
Life is a processFailure is part of the process of success and life goes through many mutations before arriving at the desired outcome. So anchor yourself in faith More...
A tryst with spiritOver 150 delegates from all over india and even abroad converged at Delhi during the life positive expo 2010 for a heady exposure to innumerable mind- and life-expanding ideas and experiences More...
Giving so other may liveSacrifice is in the very order of nature. if the seed didn’t sacrifice itself, it wouldn’t become a seedling. The bud dies so that the flower can bloom, and the flower dies to yield fruit. Human More...
Change your lifeOyez, Oyez, Oyez ! Pack your bags and head for Delhi for the LP Expo on the 19th, 20th and 21st of March at the India Habitat Centre
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Beyond self interestOnce we recognize that the world is one
family, it is impossible to operate on the basis of naked self-interest More...
Just another memoryWhat we choose to remember and what we choose to
forget is entirely up to us, and that makes all the difference
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Embracing the hugShy, undemonstrative India has discovered the hug,
and things will never be the same again More...
Be Indian Stay IndianA British psychotherapist lauds the unique Indian way of life and pleads with us to retain it despite the blandishment of Western culture More...
Change your lifeThe one thing that binds all the facilitators who will be holding workshops at the LP Expo, is their powerful intention to help you make a quantum leap in your well-being More...
Living in uncertaintyThe knowledge that life has no guarantees has helped unlock gratitude and a determination to make the most of the present moment More...
Impressing or expressing?It's a long road from trying to impress to simply expressing More...
Are you leading the life you are meant to do?Some probing questions to set you introspecting and changing your life’s direction to due north
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From rocking to restingConfessions of a former fast-life addict More...
Face life, not deathAn encounter with serious illness shows up some truths More...
Something out of nothingA fistful of mud, a handful of amla, a crisp dosa – the seemingly
ordinary, became the reason for a lifetime of memories More...
Uncovering the soulAs we peel off various layers, what is left is our deepest and true self – the soul, shares the author in her journey towards healing More...
Intention : The cosmic force of creationManifest your intentions effortlessly and with ease by engaging the forces of nature. Here’s how
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There is always a reasonEverything that had seemed like such a challenge at a point, had in turn, left me transformed More...
Formula for personal transformationAwareness, acknowledgement, and acceptance of your self, followed by celebrating it is the way to personal transformation
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Children of a sexless GodFrom the spiritual perspective where balance is emphasized, the third gender are probably the most evolved of us all. What kind of a spiritual life do they lead, and what can we learn from them? More...
Army life is spiritualThe nomadic life in the army teaches you detachment, welcoming uncertainty, being happy with what is, giving and sharing. Isn’t that what spirituality is all about? More...
The miracle of being ordinaryThe spiritual path can be described as the journey from being nobody to becoming somebody and finally to being nobody again. Here, we look at the processes that govern this movement. More...
Everyone has a storyIf we can recognize that everyone has a story which leads them to behave in hurtful ways, we will be less inclined to judge and crucify them More...
Coffee with meFlooding our lives with people and activities, we tend to distance away from the person who matters the most – our self More...
We are oneThe illusion of separateness from the source and all its myriad manifestations is what keeps you away from enlightenment More...
Make your dreams workFollowing your dreams with confidence make them come true
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When life gives you lemons, make lemonadeA so-called ‘ordinary’ life can become extraordinary merely by a shift in the way you look at a situation More...
An insidious dress codePeer pressure compels young people to wear western clothes even if they would rather not More...
Reclaim your powerTaking back our power is one of the most crucial tasks that
confront us on our way to selfhood. how can we ensure that
no one can pull our strings and that we retain our right
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On loving myselfThe search for self-esteem is dovetailing into the search for self-hood
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Always a better wayThis single- line mantra helps in day-to-day life situations and getting the best out of people More...
I am that I amIn one of a series of missives sent to a seeking soul,
the author shares her journey towards self-acceptance and surrender More...
The purpose of lifeWhat is the purpose of life is a common question. Are there any answers? More...
Get another viewAssuming that there is only your way of thinking or doing something is a sure way to unhappiness says the author More...
The feel good factorRight from the time we drink milk from our mother’s breast to the time we breathe our last, every action is a need for gratification. What is gratification based on and how can we achieve it on a More...
When less is moreDo we really need all the modern amenities that we “can’t do without?” Do they really make our lives happier or lead us on to wanting more? More...
The glue of lifeTrust is the glue that binds relationships and the grease that keeps the wheels of society moving. Without it, all human interaction would fall apart. A glimpse of the various avenues of trust More...
Keeping the faithFaith is the simple act of knowing that once i have done my work, he will do his More...
Listening nowThe simple skill of listening helps cultivate better relationships, thereby enhancing your work life, and enriching your life More...
Beware the advice trapMost of us love to give advice but rarely enjoy being at the receiving end. Why the dichotomy? Could it be because we advice for the wrong reasons?
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Confessions of a YogiWhen the author changed her pen name from Coontoor to Yogi, it triggered a storm in an inkpot
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Get Clear!When you de-clutter your living spaces, you free yourself of the toxins in your body and eliminate the debris of outdated thoughts, feelings, experiences... you clear the spaces around your soul.
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The Story of LifeA young seeker asks and a seasoned traveller responds with this letter from one soul to another More...
Sattvic, Rajasic or TamasicA quiz to help you gauge where you stand in the guna game
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The Gentle GiantFrom extremely trying circumstances, Anthony Robbins turned
his life around, and over the years has been helping people
resolve life’s issues and find peace and happiness
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Empty spacesWhen the scissors of time cut the cord, i floated in the stream of life, unanchored and rudderless More...
Multidimensional LivingWe are multidimensional beings who are moving from the third to the fifth dimension More...
A Wake Up CallThe sense of lack that makes us pursue material achievements and wealth, can only be plugged by the realisation that we are fundamentally whole, perfect and complete More...
Why define confineA seven-year-old taught his teacher a lesson – That definitions can limit an experience More...
From debate to dialogueGenuine dialogue occurs when the participants are not judgmental and are attentive to all voices More...
Learning to liveJeevan vidya is a unique educational programme that aims at integrating man with his environment, nature, and society, thus fostering a shift in
universal consciousness More...
Change Your LifeFrom the start of this century, there have been two topics that have attracted attention in the media as well as in books. They are terrorism, and positive thinking and living. More...
Make adversities proportionate to self growth Advertisities can be stepping stones to growth More...
Mistaken identityWe are whole, perfect and complete beings, through whom emotions swarm. We are not our emotions More...
Internal and External FearWhen we understand various types of fear, we will be able to deal with it More...
The Rich, The Poor and The ProsperousIt is our attitude which determines if we are rich, poor or prosperous More...
Auction of PeopleIt is acceptance alone that holds the key to better relationships, and indeed a better life More...
Sleep TightA good night’s sleep is a priceless treasure.
readers share their sleep rituals
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The Path of ActionAll we can control is effort, not the outcome More...
The Yin and Yang of the brainIn conversation with her higher self, the author unravels the mystery of how the mind moved into separatism, and discovers the route back into oneself. More...
Love Transforms YouWhen you develop love in your heart for people not easy to like, your life is transformed.
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Older and ColderWhy do we find it hard to make friends as we grow older? and what is the cost of this emotional atrophy?
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God Is Indeed LoveI had no idea that the truism that God is love would be
proven to me by looking at the body mechanism
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Embracing ChangeChange is natural and the only constant in life. when we resist change, we suffer. the tree that sways with strong winds, survives, while a rigid tree falls
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The Inner ChildAll of us have an inner child within us, the source of our joy,
playfulness and spontaneity. However, all too often, in the process of growing up, the child is wounded. How can we
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Soul CallingA new trend is emerging among the young. They are taking up spirituality, and in some cases moving to spiritual careers forsaking well-paid jobs More...
The Moment Is AllCan we take pleasure in the fleeting joys of life without resisting their passing away? More...
You Are The NowA report of a workshop held by Power of Now author Eckhart Tolle in Rishikesh More...
Lead Kindly TruthThe path of truth is wrenchingly hard, and often sends you freewheeling out of the clutches of conventional society into the great unknown. but only in its company will you find courage, strength, More...
Path To The Divine Presence
As you acknowledge, express appreciation and gratitude every day for every human through whom the divine is manifest in your life, you feel alive.
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Set Yourself FreeForgiving yourself is the best thing that you can do for your peace of mind More...
Fear FactorWhen the monkey mind takes over there is no stopping the rising of fear – real and perceived
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Dump Your JunkWhen you open up space in your life, you make room for the things you really want More...
Nothing is ever lostNo matter what aspect of yourself you think you have lost, take comfort in the truth that it is only temporarily obscured under negative conditioning and will show up if you work on it More...
Finding balance in the fearTara Brach talks about the wisdom of pausing to arrive at the present moment More...
The Weak and the strongSurface labels like ‘weak’ and ‘strong’ don’t tell the whole story. These manifestations have deeper roots More...
Where are you coming fromThough primarily used in the corporate world, MBTI (Myers Briggs Type Indicator) can be equally powerful in understanding oneself, self-improvement, nurturing self-esteem, and creating harmonious More...
The beast withinIncidences of road rage will reduce if people learn to tame ‘the beast within’ More...
Pilgrim’s ProgressThere are no quick-fix solutions on the spiritual path. All there is is a marvellous, mysterious path upon which you must be willing to walk. More...
The Four Dimensions of Your LifeLearn about the seven habits, which lead to improvements in all four dimensions of our lives, physical, spiritual, mental, and social/emotional More...
Thy will be doneSurrender is the last step in the seeking game. When the seeker reaches this hallowed spot, he can put down the burden of self and hand it over to God. His job is done. The rest is God’s. More...
The wise dogPrayers are not for striving to make the divine power subservient to our wishes, but an endeavour to align one with the divine will
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Intimacy with IWho am I? Numerous seers have found enlightenment
by just asking themselves this question. Here, through a unique interview with that
most mysterious and sacred ‘self’, get several insi More...
Learning To DreamAppreciative Inquiry looks at what works as a
springboard for inspired action. Catch R Sankar and Wasundhara Joshi presenting this
unique workshop at the LP Expo 2008
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Dream It Achieve ItMeet Manoj Lekhi and Najoo Sohonie, the dynamic presenters of the popular workshop, Professional Insights or PI. Catch the duo at the LP Expo 2008, where they present a workshop on the Power of More...
Whats Your QuestionA deep inquiry into the nature of questions and how asking the right question scan provide answers that inspire and elevate you More...
Change YourselfChange from within can give you lasting solutions to your problems More...
Minding Our BusinessBetween indifference and equanimity, there lies a thin but crucial line, which we all need to cross to attain inner peace and tranquillity More...
Silence SpeaksUnspoken communication can be more powerful than speech. More...
ExtrapolateThrough The Art Of Extrapolation One Discovers Universal Laws And Principles More...
Courage UnpluggedLike all essential virtues, courage is an intrinsic part of each of us. we only need to rediscover it to lead a complete and joyful life More...
Self And The SoulThe self changes, constantly, completely, and ceaselessly, and with it, the value that we attach to it. learn about the various stages that a seeker’s self-esteem goes through before it comes to r More...
Think Out Of The BoxThe key to creativity is the knowledge that there is more than one way to do things and to look for them
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Intimacy in tune with others and self
"Intimacy requires identity development, which means that you have to know yourself and your inner self in order to share yourself with another." says Peter Fox, Couple's Therapist
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Cry Freedom and RejoiceMore...
You wander all your life searching for freedom while it waits for you, within More...
The Spiritual AlmanacHere are the days in the year that throb with spiritual significance. connect to the deep essence of the day even as you celebrate and venerate, and you will turn them into significant milestones on More...
The Shreya CultureOur present culture revolves around comfort and convenience when the purpose of life is inner growth More...
Look who's TalkingYour subconscious mind speaks to you through a phenomenon called reverse speech, enabling you to unravel the hindrances it poses to your progress – spiritual and material More...
The Gateway to TransformationSelf-help books can transform your life. for many, they take the place of a guru or a teacher More...
To Catch a RainbowWhen you pursue happiness, it eludes you. however, when you recognise that happiness is the soul’s natural state, all you need to do is eliminate all that comes between your happiness and you More...
Lessons From LifeSmall victories build our self-esteem and teach us valuable lessons in life. There is how the author crafted victory from unpromising material More...
A Stitch in TimeArts and crafts heal. here is how two sisters healed themselves and each other using needlework More...
Build Self EfficacySelf-efficacy is the key to success outside and peace within. read on to know how your self-efficacy currently rates and ways of raising it More...
Trusting Your VisionIf you have a vision, the first and probably most important step towards your dream is taken, says this internationally-acclaimed author More...
Words Heal The WorldA pen and paper: experts say there’s something magical about those two objects More...
Whole Perfect and CompleteWhat do these terms mean and how can one get there? More...
When Psychology Met SpiritualityThe world congress on psychology and spirituality 2008 created new possibilities of collaboration between these two apparently disparate but ultimately symbiotic worldviews. More...
Find Your CallingWhat do you think you were born to do? if you don’t know, read below for tips and cues to send you on a search More...
Mother IncarnateMata Amritanandamayi (Amma) is one of the greatest spiritual presences of our times, and a powerhouse of love and compassion More...
Beyond OpinionIs it possible to have an opinion without opposing others’ opinion or defending one’s own? More...
Granny PowerAn interview with dadi janki, the newly appointed administrative head of the giant brahma kumaris world spiritual university More...
On Life And DeathThough it is futile to fight against death, one must fight for life More...
Dont Worry BecreativeHere’s how to eliminate anxieties and release creativity through the famed vittoz method More...
Get GroundedDealing with insecurity, the root cause of envy, depression and relationship problems, is essential for our well-being and growth More...
The Sun not the ShadowWhen you look at what you want, and not at what you don’t want, the landscape changes dramatically More...
What Stopping YouWe want it. we even know what needs to be done to have it. and yet we don’t do it. find out why there is a gap between wanting and having, as several seekers speak of how they got all that More...
The Space BetweenPause – and think about the pause, the gap, the space in between two thoughts, two breaths, two words, or two bars of music. it is space that makes existence possible and it is in this spac More...
Unthink Erase VaporiseUse the subconscious mind to go back in time and reverse illnesses and accidents for miraculous healings More...
Life and DeathDeath can steal upon us on winged feet and whisk us or a loved one away in a moment. How can we make sense of such an event? how can we use it to live with greater skill? More...
The Hidden Jewel of AdvaitaObscured by the lustre of the miracles that radiate in his name, are sai baba of shirdi’s diamond teachings of advaita More...
Forgive and Be FreeWhen you forgive, you free yourself from your wounds and hurts and take back the threads of your life. Forgiveness heals and empowers you More...
The English GuruMeet sri madhava ashish who ran an ashram for many years in the himalayas teaching a blend of meditation, seva, dream work and self-inquiry
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Consenting to a Pose- by Rajeev Tandan and Pervin Mahoney More...
Learn to consent to life by consenting to your asana practice More...
Seven Steps to Staying YoungStaying young and healthy is a conscious choice that involves caring for the body, mind and spirit More...
Straighten UpA good posture indicates not just a well-balanced body but also a sound mind and stable emotional state. Learn how to improve your posture and stand tall More...
Just Do ItThere are certain movies which fail to remain a reel for public entertainment – no, they become a platform for revolution, inspiring all who watch it to do something great. More...
The Other KrishnamurtiThe late UG Krishnamurti has been a queer fish in the spiritual world about who no two people have the same opinion. More...
Life StoriesEach of us needs a daily dose of wisdom and spirituality. More...
Food as MedicineThink health and nutrition, and chances are the name Anjali Mukerjee will pop into your mind. Her 20 years of clinical practice has helped over 20,000 people heal their lives through diet. More...
The Perfect ImperfectionHave you heard of the intriguing wabi sabi philosophy –of seeing beauty in simplicity, in finding appeal in the natural imperfection of life?
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Know Thy DoshaGitika K Kaji and Megha Bajaj More...
Ayurveda believes that when all our doshas are in a state of equilibrium, we arrive at a balanced state of the body, mind and spirit. read on to know more about doshas and to find out yours More...
The Spiritual and The MundaneYour present circumstances are tailormade for your growth. there is no need to dive into the Himalayas More...
Attract the Life of Your DreamsWant to be a millionaire? to achieve greatness? to cure that incurable illness? to attract a soulmate? what if we were to tell you that everything is possible? all you have to do is to think it More...
How to Get a Whole BrainEnough has been said about right and left brain dominance. here are ways of putting the brain together again More...
Sensing The BodyBy changing one’s breathing, by placing the attention on the softness of the out-breath, one can change the energy of a room, one can turn an argument into a dialogue More...
Not Just a BodyFor so long we have associated ‘i’ with looks with the surface with the body is ‘i’ just that or much more? Find your answers as the author found hers. More...
Get in ControlCreate time and clarity in your life More...
Setting PrioritiesThough not easy, the ability to live by priorities can help you determine your destiny More...
You can ChangeIt’s not easy, it’s often painful, but we can change the habits and behaviours that limit us, and choose new, life-affirming ones More...
Count Your BlessingsInstead of counting the other’s. here’s how to deal with envy, that common or garden sensation all of us experience from time to time More...
Reach out and Touch SomeoneIt’s possible for you to come out of that shell, and embrace the world. we tell you how More...
Strike a BalanceFinding the right balance between life and work is vital if you aspire to holistic growth. pick up some tips here More...
Music of the NightDepression is quite often a response to our present conflict between material pressures and spiritual aspirations. used wisely, it can be a springboard to spiritual awakening and wisdom More...
Thank you GodA new way to pray is paying rich dividends More...
Transcending DifficultyWhen you cut through the layers of thought through the relentless application of ramana maharshi’s technique of self-enquiry, you eventually reside in the silence of the true self More...
We are the WorldIn our quest for greater independence and autonomy, have we forgotten the law of interdependence that is the driving force of the cosmos? More...
Coffee with GreatnessWhat do great people have in common? Here, in their own words, and through the testimony of their lives, 10 of the greatest human beings who ever lived, share their secrets. Gather around More...
Get into the other ShoesEmpathy is a precious gift we can offer our fellow beings. When we learn to see through another’s eye, or feel through another’s mind, conflicts dissolve and love unfolds More...
The Prophet of Human PotentialFounder of esalen, the world famous institute for human transformation, author of several paradigm-shifting books and creator of a personal growth programme, Michael Murphy has helped raise More...
The Corporate GuruKambiz Naficy left the exciting fields of international finance and information technology to become a well-known meditation teacher and corporate trainer. More...
From Darkness to LightDoes black magic exist? yes, it does. but we can counter its power through cultivation of spiritual strength and equanamity More...
The Delusion of SuperioritySuperiority is a notion that separates you from the world that you live in. More...
Out of the ChakravhyuA failed relationship can be an enriching and positive experience if we follow certain rules. More...
When I Grow UpGrowing up does not end when we put away our school uniform. It's a lifelong enterprise that is hard, but also good. More...
Freedom From TimeFor most of us, time is a tyrant, relentlessly pushing us forward. The spiritual journey is all about escaping from its clutches and resting peacefully in the present moment. How do we crest this More...
Give and you will GetSince all is one, the best way to ensure that we get what we want is to give it generously. More...
Struggling Towards Freedomby Meenakshi Suri and Suma Varughese
If life on the path is meant to be effortless, why do we face so much struggle? Here we look at the basic struggles in a seeker's life and how it gets tr More...
Make up Your MindIf life on the path is meant to be effortless, why do we face so much struggle? Here we look at the basic struggles in a seeker's life and how it gets tr More...
Just like shakespeare's hero, hamlet, pondered, "to be or not to be", at times, we are unable to decide on choices and end up feeling torn and confused. read on for tips on how to decide More...
In Fear of the OtherDuality is one of the two main causes for fear. And its antidote is to remain aware of unity. More...
Commanding the MindFar from easy, it is sometimes impossible to harness the innumerable thoughts racing through your mind and focus on the task at hand. Here are some simple ways to effective mind control. More...
Freedom from FearCultivation of perfect equanimity can be assisted by the conquest of fear. More...
How to Survive and Thrive in MarriageMarriage counselors, Linda and Charlie Bloom, mine through the wisdom and experience of a longstanding marriage, to unearth the secrets of a healthy and happy relationship. More...
Inner CommunionSolitude, with its potent ability to heal and hone creativity, can reconnect us to our inner selves and awaken the rich treasures within. More...
Nix the HexHow do you counter negative energies directed at you in the form of criticism, anger, hatred or even black magic? Here's a survival kit to help you not just combat but triumph over them, converting More...
One Step at a TimeGoing through situations rather than attempting to bypass them unfolds the meaning of our life. More...
My Name is Legion or We are ManyOf all the selves that populate the inner world, which is the true one? More...
Coaching Life ChampionsLife coaching is a relatively new profession that supports personal and professional growth uniquely. friend, philosopher and guide, a life coach lights the way, turning you into a star More...
Mastering TimePeople who are in control of their lives somehow manage to be on time without arriving hurried,” Eknath Easwaran in Take Your Time: Finding Balance in a Hurried World. More...
Discover Your WhyThe secret behind the world's high achievers is that they are aligned to their why - to the purpose of their life. Here's how you can increase your motivation by looking for your why. More...
Do the Difficult ThingWhy is life hard and not easy? Why must we take the hard option? More...
Wisdom of the BodyA psychotherapist and a choreographer help people reconnect with their body and use its innate wisdom for wholeness and growth. More...
Adjust PleaseWhen we accept what-is, we learn to adapt, expand and grow. More...
The Dark Night of the SoulTo qualify for unalloyed happiness and freedom, the aspirant must purify herself in the crucible of pain. More...
Let go the egoWhen the sun of our true selves is clouded by the ego, we forget our original glory More...
The Path of painAs suffering peaks in the kaliyug, humanity is careening towards a spiritual revolution More...
The Awakened Giant of New AgeThe world’s leading authority on peak-performance, bestselling author, and among the best-known personalities in the field of self- development, anthony (tony) robbins has an ability to simplify and More...
Convergence ManAs an indian doctor based in the us, deepak chopra is perfectly suited to the task of integrating allopathy and ayurveda, east and west, science and spirituality. in the process, he’s reconciled More...
Life CoachThe monk who sold his Ferrari made Robin Sharma famous. But his subsequent books have also been bestsellers. They all inspire and tell us in simple practical ways to create the best life each one o More...
The Highest EthicLife calls upon us to adapt constantly to change-within ourselves, to others and the
circumstances of our lives. Our ability to do this determines our success, joy, and growth. More...
"I am an Explorer of Consciousness"Deepak Chopra has moved from influencing personal change to influencing social change. Excerpts from an email interview with him More...
Each of Us can Make a DifferenceRobin Sharma, 40 years old and single father of two, gave this interview to life positive from Toronto
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Self-Help GurusSelf-help books are the greatest success story of the 20th century. Why are they so popular? what do they teach? How is that reflected in the life of their creators? Also presenting three leading s More...
Finishing TouchesWe need to ongoingly come to terms with the past and bring it to closure, in order to freely move into the present. what rituals can we practise to help us in this crucial task? More...
How ready are you for changeEven people who say they need and love change can be stressed by it after a certain point. More...
Colours of AumShe is a multi-faceted personality—poet, writer, yoga teacher and painter. Her spiritual background is rooted in her study of Zen Buddhism and yoga. More...
Mapping your MindTo take control of your life, buzan brothers propose radiant thinking, a brain-based mode of advanced thought, and its natural expression, the mind map More...
Assert yourselfTest and sharpen your assertiveness skills More...
Living with passionDon’t let the train of life pass you by. You are meant to board it… even if it means having to run passionately just to get in. With passion, the obstacles, the challenges and the adversities on More...
Winning the battle of lifeThe ultimate goal of self-development is self-actualisation, which is the harmonious blending of all aspects of man’s total personality More...
Power of noticingNoticing is having your attention on what is, which leads to appreciation of what is, which enhances your competence More...
The truth shall set your freeWhen secrets are tinged with shame and guilt, they turn toxic. Such secrets can hamper our growth and strangle our lives until we struggle free of their control. Here’s how. More...
10 things I have Learned in 10 years of SeekingAfter being initiated by Swami Chaitanya Bharati, no aspect of my life, sacred or profane, has been left untouched More...
Warm up to herbal tea and coffeeTea and coffee are health-negative, and addictive. Try giving then up with these substitutes
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Learning how to think, criticallyThe Theory of Knowledge course, offered by the International Baccalaureate Organisation for teenagers, deals with developing authentic inquiry and critical thinking skills, sorely missing in our More...
In silence, find the selfWe have to penetrate the cluttered noisiness of our mind and the world around us to reach where absolute silence alone remains. When we know silence, we shall know ourselves More...
Complete the YearNow that we are almost at the end of 2003, it’s time to cross your Ts and dot your Is. In other words, complete the unfinished business and come up to date with your life so you can transit into the More...
Cultivating DetachmentDetachment, as I have understood it, has meant giving credence to my feelings, needs, desires and perceptions, but controlling them and their expression or anxiety in fulfillment. More...
Prime Time for Spiritual TVIn the last few years, religion and spirituality-oriented channels have mushroomed in India. Their rising viewership figures and revenues make one wonder—how hot is religion on the Indian screen? More...
Travelling LightDo unto others as God does unto us More...
Travelling Light Words of WisdomA Tough Act to Follow
An Intimate Relation With Self
If I start judging myself, then I can neither grow, nor progress. It is this relationship with myself that allows me infinite patience and understanding More...
Compass of Your SoulYou came into this life equipped with everything you needed to know. So, when uncertain about a choice to be made, turn within for directions, to that unfailing guide - your intuition More...
A Spiritual Teacher Need not be IdolizedThe Future is She
“The world is undergoing a distinct genesis. With women coming into their own, sublime feminine values of selflessness, surrender, empathy, peace, love and harmony will mend a world dangerously out More...
Generating PossibilitiesAn Appreciative Inquiry way for Personal Growth. More...
Cross train your brainMost of us have become left-brain people. but by practising these simple techniques you can use both sides of the brain for that mental edge More...
101 ways to create super youChange for the better this New Year. You can begin with small things that together make a big difference. More...
Growing over lifetimesHaving accidentally encountered past lives and More...
The path of sadhna and serviceAnanda Marga's public display of vigorous Tandava dance or the more subtle and intellectual Progressive Utilisation Theory (PROUT) has always created ripples, but the organization has also enlarged More...
Emotional evolutionSearch for a genuine Guru
Gurus hold a very high place in the Indian tradition. Maybe too high a place. Do gurus live up to their noble calling of 'dispelling darkness' and setting their disciples free? There are many fake More...
Moving from head to heartBecause it is ego-driven, head thinking can often be delusory. Heart thinking is focused on reality and therefore unlikely to go too wrong More...
Master of the present momentIs the key to a fulfilled life and to enlightenment simply this: not to run away from the present moment, but to be deeply rooted in More...
PILGRIM`S PROGRESSNumerous personal growth techniques are available today. But for most of us, they seem to be placed on a pan without a flame. How to ignite our passion for self-growth, so that we can use the More...
NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS: A MATTER OF RESOLVEYour New Year resolutions could turn out to become effective personal growth tools
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WON'T YOU JOIN THE DANCE?As the velocity of change whips up, can we create for ourselves an attitude so receptive to change, so attuned to it that change becomes not just painless but positively joyful, brimming with More...
A PHILOSOPHY OF PLENTYLife can be viewed as a vale of sorrows or as the wonder that it is. It is all a matter of individual perspective. A few adjustments in your focus can alter your life forever. More...
THINKING OUT OF THE BOXEdward de Bono's gift to the world, lateral or nonlinear thinking can help you conjure creative solutions to emerge a More...
Stepping out of the shadowAssertiveness is the ability to say yes or no when you want to; it's the freedom to be yourself in all circumstances. Here's how you develop this invaluable skill More...
GROWTH THERAPIESThe frenetic pace of modern living creates a strong undercurrent of stress, strain and trauma that could disturb one's mental equilibrium. Some New Age therapies to help you connect with your life in More...
A TIME FOR CATHARSISIn Meera Kotak and Anand Tendolkar's two-day workshop 'Journey Within Success', participants are encouraged to face their worst fears and release them. They emerge cleansed of their mental blocks and More...
Learning to learnPoor academic performance may not necessarily mean a low IQ. A change in attitude and a switch to novel learning techniques may be all that it takes to get that elusive first division! More...
Growth perfectEach of these simple exercises is a challenge and a promise that when practiced regularly, will enhance the quality of life, health and relationships
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You canAgnese Rizvi, academic-turned-personal growth guide, believes that the essence of happiness lies in choosing what you want from life More...
WIND BENEATH YOUR WINGSPersonal growth is the process of unfolding your full potential and achieving what you came to the earth for. Life
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Art and soulElizabeth Sass-Brunner and Elizabeth Brunner were a rare mother-daughter duo of artists for whom every brush stroke was a step towards divinity More...
Learning to growPersonal growth courses may well provide today's child the much-needed skills to grow into a creative, effective and balanced individual More...
Inner SpacesThe author experiences a great void during a short walk in the open More...
ARE YOU USING BOTH SIDES OF YOUR BRAIN?Are we using both sides of our brain?? No? Then here is how we can accomplish it to function more effectively, realize our hidden potentials and become balanced and complete personalities More...
Pains of powerAs control dramas go, this one had few equals: a 10-month-old moderately stable coalition government in India was toppled overnight due to a single individual's hunger for supremacy. What Congress More...
How to live a lifetimeThe enchanted hour, when the two hands of a clock meet. They stand upright, almost as if saluting the new day; their coming together symbolizing unity and strength. On midnight, December 31, they More...
YOU ARE RICH! YOU JUST HAVE NOT REALIZED ITYou will probably not lack anything, be it love, health, happiness, knowledge or money, if you understand that your outer, material fullness is not really separate from your inner spiritual wealth, More...
Have you hugged anyone lately?We need 4 hugs a day for survival. We need 8 hugs a day for maintenance. We need 12 hugs a day for growth
—Virginia Satir, family therapist More...
Mistaken identityWe are whole, perfect and complete beings, through whom emotions swarm. we are not our emotions More...
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