Change Starts from Within

  When asked how to spread Vedanta, Swami Parthasarathy quoted the words that are said to be written on the tomb of an Anglican Bishop in the crypts of Westminster Abbey in London, England. When I was young and free and my imagination had (more…)

Self-control & Self-development

Acquiring the skills necessary for successful emotion regulation constitutes a profound developmental achievement. By adulthood, however, emotion regulation is no longer simply desirable, it is absolutely necessary for daily functioning.1 Discriminate vs Indiscriminate Living Intelligent, healthy self-control is a mark of human maturity. (more…)

Self-respect, Self-confidence

Self-confidence and self-respect are indispensable qualities in human life. Without them life seems dull, oppressive, or threatening; and we lack the initiative and enthusiasm to fulfill our potential. Although different, these two qualities are inextricably linked. Self-respect To understand self-respect we can (more…)