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The Three Hermits

On an island there lived three old hermits. They were so simple that the only prayer they used was: “We are three; Thou art Three – have mercy on us!” Great miracles were manifested during this naïve prayer. The local … Continue reading

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Do Yogis Feel Pain?

In a daring moment of insight Haruki Murakami is said to have remarked, “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” His quote goes to the heart of the issue at hand. There is a fundamental difference between pain and suffering. Pain … Continue reading

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Why We Have Too Few Women Leaders

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg looks at why a smaller percentage of women than men reach the top of their professions — and offers 3 powerful pieces of advice to women aiming for the C-suite. Please post your comments and thoughts … Continue reading

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The Rescuing Hug

Twin girls, Brielle and Kyrie, were born 12 weeks ahead of their due date on 17th October 1995 at the Massachusetts Memorial Hospital. Both weighed just two pounds at birth and needed intensive care. They were placed in separate incubators … Continue reading

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Should Yogis Have Empathy?

Yoga is the realization of our essential oneness with all humanity. Does this then mean that every yogi has to be empathetic to the concerns of all fellow humans? Given the scale of problems around us, how can a yogini … Continue reading

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