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"At first you think that your sadhana is a limited part of your life. In time you realize that everything you do is part of your sadhana."
True happiness and freedom are not found in the ever-changing world around us, but within. As Jesus said, “The kingdom of heaven is within you.”
No person, possession, achievement, or experience can give you lasting joy. Real happiness arises from nothing—because it needs nothing. Nothing can take it away.
We often believe that happiness comes from getting what we want or avoiding what we don’t. When a desire is fulfilled, we feel a momentary satisfaction; when it isn’t, we feel restless or incomplete. But this fleeting pleasure doesn’t come from the object—it comes from the brief quieting of the mind.
What we’re truly longing for isn’t more experience—it’s less mental noise. That deep peace arises not from having, but from being. It reveals itself when the grasping mind pauses.
Desire agitates the mind and pulls us outward. And when we mistake the relief of fulfillment for lasting happiness, we fuel even more desire, getting caught in a loop no achievement can satisfy. Trying to satisfy longing only deepens the illusion of lack.
True freedom begins when we see through this illusion. You are not the limited self chasing fulfillment—you are the awareness in which all desires and emotions come and go. Even joy and sadness are temporary waves. But the stillness beneath them—the joy of being itself—is steady, silent, and always here.
Most people seek to hold onto emotional highs and avoid discomfort, but that only reinforces inner conflict. The real shift happens when you rest as the unchanging witness of both. In this, your happiness is no longer tied to outcomes. It’s no longer something the world can give—or take away.
If you want freedom in the world, begin by freeing yourself within. That is the source of lasting peace. That is real happiness.
"You say you are happy. Are you really happy, or are you merely trying to convince yourself? Look at yourself fearlessly and you will at once realize that your happiness depends on conditions and circumstances, hence it is momentary, not real. Real happiness flows from within."
Mindfulness, the practice of paying full attention to the present moment with a non-judgmental attitude
Mindfulness is not something to be practiced. It is the natural state of being aware.
When you are not lost in thought, you are simply here — fully present, effortlessly. There is no need to force anything or strive for some ideal state.
The mind wanders; you notice. Sensations arise; you notice. Emotions come and go; you notice.
Mindfulness is the quiet recognition that awareness is already present — before thought, during thought, and after thought. It is not something you do. It is what you are.
By resting as awareness itself, life unfolds naturally. Every experience is met without resistance, without clinging, without labeling. In this natural openness, the division between “me” and “the world” softens and disappears.
Mindfulness is not a technique. It is simply the recognition that you are already here.
"Accept - then act. Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it. Always work with it, not against it. Make it your friend and ally, not your enemy. This will miraculously transform your whole life."
As Eckhart Tolle said, “Surrender to what is. Say ‘yes’ to life and see how life starts suddenly to start working for you rather than against you.”
"God has the burden. You have no longer any cares. All your cares are His. Such is the state of surrender."
"Human conduct is ever unreliable until man is anchored in the Divine. Everything in the future will improve if you are making a spiritual effort now."
Life is change. Nothing stays the same—not your thoughts, not your emotions, not your circumstances. Everything you experience is in motion, appearing and disappearing like waves in the ocean.
When you see this clearly, you stop clinging to what feels good and resisting what feels bad. You understand that all things—success and failure, joy and sorrow—are passing. No experience can offer lasting fulfillment because all experiences are temporary.
"In nature nothing is at a standstill, everything pulsates, appears and disappears. Heart, breath, digestion, sleep and waking – birth and death – everything comes and goes in waves. Rhythm, periodicity, harmonious alternation of extremes is the rule. No use rebelling against the very pattern of life."
The mind is always searching—striving to define itself, to justify its existence through meaning and purpose. It clings to the idea that life must be going somewhere, that we must become someone, that everything must mean something.
But when the mind becomes still, that compulsion fades. In silence, we come to see: life doesn’t need a predefined purpose to be meaningful—it simply is.
This realization can be deeply unsettling. The ego is built upon stories of progress, accomplishment, and significance. To see that life may not have an inherent purpose shakes the very foundation of identity.
We’ve been conditioned to believe that every experience is part of some greater plan, that life is a linear journey toward a final destination. But perhaps life is not a story at all—perhaps it’s just this, here and now, with no meaning beyond itself.
So, what is the purpose? There is none—not in the way the mind wants. The mind craves purpose because it cannot grasp the simplicity of just being. It needs a mission, a role, a reason to keep spinning.
But when we stop chasing purpose, something unexpected happens: peace. The pressure to become someone dissolves. The need to achieve something vanishes. And in its place, a deeper truth emerges.
If there is a “true” purpose, it is simply this: to awaken. To see through the illusion of ego, to realize we are not the mind, not the body, not the story. We are the awareness behind it all—silent, whole, free.
Just another paradox: the moment we stop searching for purpose, we discover the quiet joy of simply being alive.
"The meaning of life is just to be alive. It is so plain and so obvious and so simple. And yet, everybody rushes around in a great panic as if it were necessary to achieve something beyond themselves."
True abundance isn’t something you cultivate — it’s what remains when the illusion of lack falls away. You don’t need to journal your way there or convince yourself to feel differently.
When you stop resisting what is, when you cease dividing life into good and bad, desirable and unwanted, you begin to sense the quiet fullness that’s always here. It’s not about acquiring more, or forcing yourself to “see the good.” It’s the simple recognition that life, as it is, is already whole.
This isn’t the abundance of accumulation — it’s the abundance of presence. A richness that doesn’t depend on circumstances aligning with your preferences. The more you release the belief that something’s missing, the more obvious it becomes: nothing was missing to begin with.
Peace, ease, and even joy arise naturally, not because you created them, but because you’ve stopped obscuring them.
"Acknowledging the good you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance."
The internet and smartphones have transformed the way we connect, communicate, and access information. While they offer immense convenience, they also present challenges to our well-being—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Overuse of social media, in particular, is linked to dissatisfaction, disconnection, and anxiety.
Dopamine, the neurotransmitter responsible for pleasure and motivation, plays a key role in this. Each time we scroll or click, we get small bursts of dopamine, much like the effect of smoking. Over time, this constant stimulation desensitizes our receptors, making it harder to find lasting satisfaction in anything that isn’t immediately gratifying. This mirrors the ego’s insatiable hunger for more—more likes, more attention, more validation.
However, technology itself is neutral. It reflects and amplifies whatever consciousness engages with it. When used mindfully, the same tools that often fuel egoic patterns can support deeper awareness and presence.
Social media, if unchecked, can become an echo chamber where we identify with thoughts and opinions, seeking validation and “rightness.”
It’s important to set clear boundaries with technology. Intentional use creates space for real-life presence and awareness. Instead of letting notifications fragment our attention, we can reclaim moments of stillness to reconnect with the deeper reality beyond thought—the awareness that is our true nature.
When balanced with presence, technology becomes a tool for cultivating mindfulness, not distraction. By aligning our use of devices with inner stillness, we quiet the ego’s noise and allow the simplicity of the present moment to emerge.
"The tycoons of social media have to stop pretending that they’re friendly nerd gods building a better world and admit they’re just tobacco farmers in T-shirts selling an addictive product to children. Because, let’s face it, checking your “likes” is the new smoking."
Laughter is a spontaneous return to the simplicity of being. When you laugh, even for a moment, the grip of the ego loosens. The mind’s seriousness fades, and you reconnect with the lightness that is always here beneath the surface of thought.
Laughter silences the ego because it interrupts the endless cycle of mental grasping and self-importance. It reminds you that life is not a problem to be solved, but a dance to be lived.
On a practical level, laughter softens the body, clears emotional tension, and refreshes the mind. It bridges the gap between mental heaviness and physical ease, bringing you back into the present moment.
Laughter doesn’t just lift your mood—it lightens your entire being. As Charles Dickens wrote, “There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor.”
"I want you to laugh with your whole countenance, with your whole heart and with all the breath of your life. Whenever you have the chance, laugh as much as you can...But to laugh superficially is not enough: your whole Being must be united in laughter, both outwardly and inwardly. Do you know what this kind of laughter is like? You simply shake with merriment from head to foot. Little by little, the rigid knots that make up your shackles will be loosened and you will find yourself becoming free."
Do Less. But Better.
Productivity isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters. True focus means separating the essential from the noise. Most tasks don’t deserve your attention. The few that do should receive it fully.
Two principles can help:
The 80/20 Principle: Most of your results (80%) come from a few essential actions (20%). Focus there.
Parkinson’s Law: Work expands to fill the time allotted.
Use these to guide your actions—not by working harder, but by working clearer.
Here’s a simple, three-tiered approach:
Tier 1: Essential Tasks
Tier 2: Supportive Tasks
Tier 3: Eliminate or Delegate
If you’re not saying “HELL YEAH!” about something, say no.
"Most of what we say and do is not essential. If you can eliminate it, you’ll have more time, and more tranquillity. Ask yourself at every moment, "Is this necessary?""
The tools you use every day quietly shape your time and energy. When they work well, they fade into the background, letting you focus. But when they’re unreliable or inefficient, they create friction—scattering attention, and slowing progress.
Investing in quality tools doesn’t mean chasing the latest gear. It means choosing what actually supports your work and your life. A fast, reliable computer. A stable internet connection. A high-quality camera. A well-designed backpack. Supportive training shoes. These things might seem small, but over time, they make a big difference in how you move through the day.
When the things you rely on are smooth, simple, and solid, your environment begins to support your attention instead of competing with it.
Take a moment to scan your space. What do you reach for every day? What causes repeated frustration? Upgrade where it matters. Fix what’s broken. Replace what drains you. A few thoughtful adjustments can bring ease to your work and everyday life.
"The best investment is in the tools of one’s own trade."
Productivity often breaks down not from a lack of effort, but from constant switching between unrelated tasks. Batch Buckets is a strategy that groups similar tasks together into focused blocks of time. Rather than reacting to your to-do list as it comes, you process related items all at once—reducing mental clutter and improving output.
Batch Buckets are categories that group tasks by similarity—based on the type of action, the energy they require, or the tools they use. Instead of handling tasks one at a time throughout the day, you assign them to a bucket and handle them in dedicated blocks.
This allows you to:
1. Create Your Buckets: Start with 4–6 categories based on your actual tasks. Avoid overcomplicating.
2. Tag New Tasks: When a task comes in, assign it to a bucket. Don’t do it right away—store it.
3. Bucket Time: Set aside time blocks for each bucket throughout your week. Stick to the bucket’s type of task only during that time.
4. Clear Buckets in Batches: When it’s time, focus only on one bucket. Move through it quickly, without switching gears.
By using Batch Buckets, you not only lighten the burden of your to-do list but also maximize the effectiveness of your time by performing similar tasks simultaneously.
"Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials."
Multiply your time by doing things today that will save you time tomorrow.
Every task either drains or returns time—learn to tell the difference.
1. Eliminate
2. Automate
3. Delegate
4. Do It Yourself
Multiplying your time isn’t about doing more—it’s about making wiser, lighter choices creating space for what nourishes you.
"It is not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste most of it."