Author: sipractce
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Dhyana, Chan and Zen.
The oriental approaches of Dhyana, Chan or Zen are means to facilitate this logical understanding of who we are and who we perceive we are, why the congruence occurs when it does and why divergences occur, when they do? The practices of withdrawal, seclusion and minimization of physical, mental and emotional activities are more of…
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Paradox of Choices – Spirituality in Practice as an antidote!
The material world is not the sole possession of the many at the exclusion of the few who are spiritual in their outlook. The spiritual world is not the pride possession of the few who live a life of ascetics or monastic order. In my view this is the false choice, which is at the…
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What should you do, when you see a turtle on the side walk?
We are all part of nature. Opportunities present themselves to do the right thing. If we act promptly, we avail ourselves of such opportunities. But, the nature is not relying on any one to engage in its course. The nature merely exists. Engagement into any action, especially appropriate action as called upon by the moment…
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No one stood still for ever at the stop sign!
In all those times, where nothing seems to move or change, it is easier to push through it, by reminding ourselves that nobody stood still for ever at the stop sign. This sense of certainty – that change is inevitable – gives us a hope and determination to look for the alternatives or persevere to…
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Anatomy of our experiences: Objectivity – the end result
Any one can develop skills with respect to any subject matter, to exercise true objectivity through equal regard for all evidences perceived through all three connectors. Such objectivity elevates the person to the highest levels of performance with respect to that subject matter.
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Spirituality in practice – Contrast between the two pathways
For most of us, life is a constant spectrum of experiences between the two extremes of living” Enlightened and un-enlightened. While the extremes of these two manner of living can be recognized, the goal has to be to recognize the precise nature of the experience in the spectru, between these two extremes. Precise recognition of…
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Maternal Instinct.
It is that cyclic nature – maternal care for her children and the kindness and care of the children for the mother – that makes us who we are.
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When the spotlight shines…!
Emphasis on self-control is essential for effective performance especially when you are under the spotlight.
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Who sets the standards for your life?
For most of us, the constraints imposed on us are not as severe as the episode in the life of Mr. Brock. Yet, most of us have to ask the simple question: Are my constraints imposed on me or are they self imposed constraints? Is there a logical fit to these constraints or are they…
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The Sources of Anger
When the unyielding mind, torments our intellect, we respond through our body (which we call as anger). Some times it is the chanelling or direction of our energy for a self-less goal.
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