
Mother of Us All
Mother of Us All @Unsplash Our neighbor’s car door was badly scratched. The householder, a dentist, had sandpapered the damaged area on the driver-side door, but that had only served to highlight the need for the whole door to be repainted. The little boy I was at that time, normally inattentive to concerns about cars, couldn’t help but notice the … Read More
Why We Meditate
Ups and Downs

The Inner Journey of Consciousness
The famous novelist Herman Melville, who authored Moby Dick 170 years ago, made this interesting statement: Life is a voyage that’s homeward bound. From a yogic perspective, was he correct? What do you think enlightened yogis would say? If they agree, then what kind of a journey is this life? And what exactly does home mean? Further, and perhaps most … Read More
Awaiting the Unexpected
What Makes Us Happy
All the World Is My Friend
Do the Right Thing

Overcoming Low Self-Esteem on the Spiritual Path: From Self-Judgment to Self-Acceptance
I was an average student at best throughout most of my early school life. I did just the bare minimum. I only needed to avoid scolding and chastisement from my parents and teachers. Sadly, this mediocre attitude toward my studies defined most areas of my life. I ate junk food, watched TV, and did not (exert or apply myself) to … Read More