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Nayaswami Mukti is an Ananda Minister and long-time resident of Ananda Village. She leads and facilitates meditation and spiritual life programs at The Expanding Light Retreat. She is also a key member of the Ananda Music Ministry.

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Is My Meditation Working?

Answers to Spiritual Questions

Is Even-Mindedness Possible?

Dear SS, It is true that emotional reactivity causes karma because emotional reactivity is a function of the ego. The ego is the soul attached to the body. We need an ego to act in this world, to work out

What Is Spiritual Pride?

Dear SS, The spiritual path is a long road that requires deep attunement with God and the guru to avoid wandering into the ego’s traps and reach Self-realization. There are many pitfalls along the way, one of which is spiritual

I Feel Responsible for My Parents’ Deaths

Dear Priya, My sincere condolences on the sudden loss of both of your parents. Please don’t allow your grieving to turn into self-blame. If you had no way of knowing that your mother-in-law was infected with COVID when you invited

Breathing During Hong-Sau Feels Mechanical

Dear Victor, What animates our breath is the divine energy flowing through us. As you watch your breath, be aware that it is God breathing through your breath. It is not ‘you’ breathing. At the end of life, when the

Why Should We Say Affirmations in the Present Tense

Dear SS, It is important to say affirmations in the present tense because we are tuning into our consciousness as a soul where we are complete, just as you say. Our soul is an individualized expression of God. What God

How to Remain Unruffled in the Face of Challenge

Dear Pooja, Life offers up challenges to everyone, but for the devotee challenges must be considered spiritual opportunities. How else will we realize that God must be invited into every corner of our lives unless all of the corners are

Dealing with Disappointment and Fear of Failure

Dear Sean, The responsibilities we are given can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially if we feel we are alone in the effort. A fear of failure compounds the burden. If I understand your question completely you feel others are disappointed in

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