It is possible to acquire significant level of control over one’s mind. The approach may need to be radically different from what you might expect.
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esire and anger rage within most normal people but are kept in some level of check. When these checks are particularly ineffective, mental health issues may arise. Exploring how bad (mental) actors can be controlled might help.
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Mindfulness initiatives will miss their potential till they addresses the inherent restlessness of the mind.
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A scientific, experiment-based approach towards spiritualism and ancient Indian texts could serve us well.
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It’s not based on money. The super-rich will find it almost impossible to acquire. So will the very poor. Rest of us have a chance if we work towards it.
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The World does not really understand Yoga: Yoga is primarily a mental exercise. Most people wrongly see it as a physical one and thereby miss out on the vast benefits it offers.
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Everyone appears to have a personal relationship with God. Even atheists appear to ignore or disbelieve Him with a passion. Does He have a role to play in a personal spiritual journey?
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Here’s another way to look at your place of residence.
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Happiness does not come from fulfilling desires. Once we truly understand this, we have taken our first step towards being happy.
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We all are looking for happiness that is unconditional -- wherein the mind does not set conditions for itself to be happy and is happy regardless of what is going on. And, unconditional happiness can only come from keeping the mind peaceful. Effective techniques of meditation can help here.