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How to Overcome an Unwanted Attraction to Another Person

Nayaswami Hriman

Question from Anonymous: I have developed strong feelings for someone of the same gender, much older, & in a position of authority at my job. I know it’s completely inappropriate. I have tried to observe the feelings/thoughts without identifying with them. This does not help. I think of her all the time & I get incredibly nervous/flustered around her. I have to see…

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Can a Person Love God Yet Be a Critical Person?

Nayaswami Hriman

Question from SS: is our relationship with our self and with others a reflection of our relationship with God? can you explain how the two are connected? for example, if our family member is constantly criticizing us, how does this relate to their relationship with God?

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How to Attract True Friends

Nayaswami Hriman

Question from Ashu: I often feel alone. I agree that even in such moments, thoughts about God rescue me from many a dark moments & negativity .However, despite my best efforts I have not one genuinely good friend. It might be that I am fearful, afraid of being snubbed or betrayed. Neither is my faith so resolute that I can remember God at…

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Rejection of Romantic Feelings

Nayaswami Hriman

Question from Natalie: I recently rejected someone who had romantic feelings for me. I feel really badly about it and I feel responsible for their feelings. They’ve taken on the attitude that,”life is rough and nobody loves me”. How do I comfort them or help them? What do I say to them when they feel like life will never go right for them…

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Coping with Family Disharmony

Nayaswami Hriman

Question from XYZ: I live with my aunt and mother. My aunt is a temperamental person. When she’s happy she’s nice to us and looks after us, but when she’s angry she’s very harsh, especially towards my mother. I feel very sad when she behaves like this towards my mother.Reasoning with her only makes her more quarrelsome and sullen. A couple of relatives…

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I Need Spiritual Help Coping with My Mother-in-Law

Nayaswami Hriman

Question from AL: How do I support myself and what should I do when I am being mentally harassed by my husband’s mother? I am bound with societal obligations and can’t leave house. Can I do something spiritually to bring peace in to my life? My work is badly affected as I can’t focus; I do research and it needs a lot of…

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The Love I Give to My Family and Friends Is Being Taken for Granted

Tyagi Jayadev

Question from Pavithra: Hello, To my friends and family, I go out of my way to always be there for them. In recent times, I have noticed that my loved ones are taking my love for granted and abusing it. I am trying to practice unconditional love but I have been told that self-love and boundaries are also important. I am confused. How…

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Beauty of True Friendship

Nayaswami Hassi

Question from Natalie: I had a falling out with a friend who I felt mistreated me and betrayed me when I was in a time of need. They had been verbally and mentally abusive towards me. However, I have always felt the friendship was unhealthy and toxic, ever since we met. Many hurtful words have been exchanged between us, and we were constantly…