Act Out of Faith, Not Fear

Act Out of Faith, Not Fear

Everyone has faith in something, and we all live by it. We are what our faith is. I’m not talking about a religious belief but rather, faith as being the driving force behind our thoughts, beliefs and actions. It is the secret power that motivates us to act and...
How to Nurture a Peaceful Mind

How to Nurture a Peaceful Mind

We all value peace of mind but very few of us know how to gain it. We often blame other people and situations for our inner unrest, but wise spiritual masters tell us we have the ability to remain calm no matter what is happening in the outer world. How do we do it?...
Find Your True Purpose

Find Your True Purpose

You were born with wings. Why crawl through life? Let the beauty of what you love, be what you do! Everyone has been made for a particular work, and the desire for that work has been put in every heart.  —Rumi, Sufi Mystic 13thcentury AD When I was in India for a...
Why Things Can’t Make You Happy

Why Things Can’t Make You Happy

Withthe holidays just around the corner, brightly-lit stores display a mind-boggling variety of tempting products for sale. “Buy! Buy! Buy!” scream the advertisements. Showing you images of ecstatic people receiving gifts, the advertisements seem to tell you that the...
How to Handle Life with Equanimity

How to Handle Life with Equanimity

A person’s spiritual maturity can be measured by the equanimity of his or her mind. The ability to stay calm and balanced no matter what is happening around you demonstrates how much you have grown spiritually. Think of the Buddha, the Dalai Lama or Pope Francis. They...

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