Anger is nothing but attachment for an object when expressed towards an obstacle between ourselves and the object of our attachment. —Swami Chinmayananda Anger comes because of attachment to something or someone. Attachment gives rise to expectations that others...
What would you think of a tennis player who threw down his racket in disappointment when he lost a match? You wouldn’t think very highly of him as a sportsman, would you? You would expect him to play his best game and mentally detach from any anxiety to win. The word,...
Is God a specific thing, a particular personality or heavenly being? If so, where can we find God? Whether we call it God, the Creator, Source or any other term, there are clear signs that there must be a supremely intelligent Cause. We see expressions of this...
What would you consider success in meditation? Since the practice of meditation involves silencing the mental chatter, success in meditation could mean being able to quiet and calm the mind—at least for the duration of your practice. But don’t you want much more?...
Let’s say that you realise that you need to get fit and decide to start exercising regularly. You buy a membership at a gym close by and you are looking forward to using their saltwater swimming pool and attending some of their classes such as yoga, Pilates and...