Musings

Relationship between thoughts and emotions

Do thoughts trigger emotions, or vice versa? Let’s look at an example that we all commonly experience. We often ponder how long forgotten memories suddenly come to mind. We then...

Relationship between thoughts and emotions

Do thoughts trigger emotions, or vice versa? Let’s look at an example that we all commonly experience. We often ponder how long forgotten memories suddenly come to mind. We then...

Detachment without conflict is true detachment

Spiritual teachers often share teachings that attachment causes suffering. Its modern interpretation misses its original intent. Forceful detachment or resisting desires for the sake of spiritual ego only creates inner...

Detachment without conflict is true detachment

Spiritual teachers often share teachings that attachment causes suffering. Its modern interpretation misses its original intent. Forceful detachment or resisting desires for the sake of spiritual ego only creates inner...

Everything is an illusion - a Maya. What does t...

The concept of 'Everything is Maya' is rooted in Hinduism; it literally means 'illusion’. Many misunderstand the concept of Maya; asking, “If I can touch and feel my car, house,...

Everything is an illusion - a Maya. What does t...

The concept of 'Everything is Maya' is rooted in Hinduism; it literally means 'illusion’. Many misunderstand the concept of Maya; asking, “If I can touch and feel my car, house,...

The journey to inner-awareness takes long time....

The journey to  inner-awareness, enlightenment, or self-realization - regardless of the term - can be complex. It takes considerable effort and time to accomplish. Because we rely on others' teachings,...

The journey to inner-awareness takes long time....

The journey to  inner-awareness, enlightenment, or self-realization - regardless of the term - can be complex. It takes considerable effort and time to accomplish. Because we rely on others' teachings,...

Is the emotion of fear real?

Fear is a powerful emotion that traps us in powerlessness. It is our mind’s ability to envision negative outcomes in future scenarios. If we pay attention, we only fear what...

Is the emotion of fear real?

Fear is a powerful emotion that traps us in powerlessness. It is our mind’s ability to envision negative outcomes in future scenarios. If we pay attention, we only fear what...