It’s that time of year again, when we make New Year’s resolutions—often knowing, deep down, that they won’t last. Studies show that over 80 percent of resolutions fail, mainly because they remain wishful thinking. Without deep self-awareness and an honest understanding of the habits that bind
In his groundbreaking general theory of relativity, Albert Einstein describes gravity as the curvature of spacetime (a fusion of three spatial dimensions and one temporal dimension) caused by mass and energy. Everything in the universe, including light, he posited, travels through spacetime. Massive objects can warp spacetime through their gravitational
There are two kinds of people one often comes across. The first kind are those who believe they can shape their destiny and achieve anything they set their minds to. Then there’s the second kind – those who believe life is predestined and no matter how hard they try, they
In today’s chaotic world, it’s easy to get swept up in an emotional roller coaster. Just a few minutes of watching the news can leave us feeling overwhelmed with sadness, anxiety, and confusion. These emotions make it hard to concentrate on our work or stay connected with those
As a young accounting student in college who saw classes as a total waste of time, I used my time and energy to start a software business. Perhaps I was one of thousands who, after reading the stories of Bill Gates & Mark Zuckerberg, dreamt of building a software empire
Spirituality in the 21st century vastly differs from what we saw even 100 years ago. Back then, those with a spiritual calling had limited options: One could join a monastery or go to the Himalayas in search of a guru or an ashram. Today, spirituality has permeated daily life. Practices
Spirituality kills ambition to work for your ego. It kills the ambition to work for “I, me, and myself.”
Rajarsi Janakananda (James J. Lynn) was the foremost male disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda. He also happened to be a self-made millionaire (by today’s standards, a billionaire), owning multiple corporations. However, he wasn’t born into that wealth. Quite the opposite. He came from a very humble background. As a
The world is anxious, nervous and stressed. It's easy to feel overwhelmed. But it is possible, through simple yogic practices, to find peace amidst all the chaos.
Developing non-attachment is certainly not easy. However, when you make even a little effort in this direction you will find a certain lightness, freedom, and joy constantly flowing beneath all your life experiences.
It's normal to feel spiritually discouraged. But let's remember that we are not alone – God is on our side. By opening to His grace, all things are possible!
Multitasking, though easier and gratifying, is highly inefficient and immensely harmful to your mind. Learn how to develop the habit of single-tasking.