Swami Kriyananda, one of the last living direct disciples of Paramhansa Yogananda, left us with a parting gift, the gift of his last word: Anything. This is an example of the attitude of life which Swami Kriyananda lived by, and which he set as an example for all of us as truthseekers on the path. […]
Read More AnythingThe world needs a friend. The time is now: To rise above disharmony and fighting. To once again embrace our unity. To be kind and loving to one another. To smile truthfully. The time is now: To share light. To give it freely. To send warmth from our heart. To interact more sweetly. The time […]
Read More The World Needs a FriendThough our paths widely vary, and though there seems to be countless desires amidst the vast sea of humanity, underlying them all is the one path of which all others are tributary—the goal to be happy. Paramhansa Yogananda, a great master from India, explained that the common motive behind all human actions—the common longing tying […]
Read More Happiness Is a ChoiceTo face life’s challenges, we must have hope. The practice of yoga on the spiritual path offers hope, for it brings the light of peace and happiness into the darkness of man’s sorrow and restlessness. The science of spirituality was developed under the practice of yoga. Etymologically, yoga means union. The union implied is the complete integration […]
Read More Cheerful Solutions to Life’s Everyday Problems: The Practice of Yoga (International Day of Yoga)All of life is a school. What makes something right or wrong in the school of life is simply whether it brings one closer to one’s innate divinity, and therefore the joy one seeks, or further from one’s divinity, away from the joy one seeks. Since humanity has the potential to experience joy, whatever keeps […]
Read More Lessons Learned in the School of LifeWhat is Leadership? Leadership is the ability to inspire and motivate others. And to lead is to direct others’ energy toward a shared or common goal. “Genuine leadership is only of one type: supportive. It leads people: It doesn’t drive them. It involves them: It doesn’t coerce them. It never loses sight of the most important […]
Read More How to Be a Supportive LeaderStaying balanced during the work day will not only help you to improve productivity by removing the barriers to focus and creativity, but can keep you more healthy physically and more centered mentally so that you can solve problems as they arise instead of reacting stressed and overwhelmed. Instead you can be the person who […]
Read More 5 Simple Tips on How to Reduce Stress at WorkIn directing all of your energy toward achieving a goal, one-pointed concentration is necessary. The key to developing concentration is practice: practice concentrating on one thing at a time, and cultivating awareness: bringing your full awareness to whatever you do. When we are aware of how we direct our attention to things throughout the day, we […]
Read More How to Develop ConcentrationMagnetism is the most important thing for success. What is magnetism? Magnetism is a force that operates in the material world, on an energetic level. Like gravity, it is there even though our five senses may not perceive it outwardly. Though physically unseen, we know of its existence. For example, this force is at work […]
Read More Magnestism, Energy, and SuccessWe are made of energy. Becoming aware of our energy; learning to direct it at will; and understanding the laws that attract a greater flow of energy, are all essential parts of living a happier life. Spiritual teacher Swami Kriyananda said, “There is no limit to the energy that we can draw from the Universe for […]
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