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True Renunciation

Questioner: Some yogis say that one must renounce this world and go off into secluded jungles if one wishes to find the truth. Sri Ramana Maharshi: The life of action need not be renounced. If you meditate for an hour … Continue reading

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Beat The Odds, Let The Sun Shine!

Rashema Melson has earned a full ride to Georgetown University on the sheer dint of her effort. Earning a perfect 4.0 GPA even while living in a homeless shelter, Rashima says, “Life is not fair, but despite this you must … Continue reading

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Russ And Sam

Russ and Sam, two friends, very old and frail, met in the park every day to feed the birds, watch the squirrels and discuss world problems. One day Russ didn’t show up. Sam didn’t think much about it and figured … Continue reading

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Are We In Control Of Our Own Decisions?

We consider ourselves as “rational” or at least “reasonable” creatures. But this wonderful talk lays bare our “cognitive limitations” that make our decision making suspect. The moral of the story is that if we are not rational as we think … Continue reading

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Seven Things Parents Can Say When Their Child is Struggling With Drugs Or Alcohol

I have often been asked the question by parents as to what to say to kids as they struggle to make sense of their life. Parents often feel that they are walking on eggshells. Their kids have made a major … Continue reading

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