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how to amass true wealth

how to amass true wealth

> “Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.” ― Epictetus The Stoics believed that the pursuit of possessions was futile. Less is in fact more. True wealth lies in a simple life, not in material accomplishments. When we get rid of clutter and invest in experiential

being human: a tough job

being human: a tough job

The hardest part of being human is being human.

your time is limited

your time is limited

A majority of us avoid thinking about our mortality; instead, we prefer getting sucked into the vortex of the daily grind. And so, rather than focusing our precious time on things that matter and have weight, we end up spending it on frivolous stuff that we don’t even enjoy.

be the rider, not the horse

be the rider, not the horse

It’s crucial that you take extreme ownership of your life. When it comes to running your life, you must take a stand — no compromises, no negotiations, no regrets. Obstacles and setbacks are inevitable. And so, you must either take charge and live an intentional and productive life of your

self-assessment is key to greatness

self-assessment is key to greatness

“Know thyself.” — Socrates In order to achieve personal greatness, you must discover your sacred mission on this planet. And the first step in doing that is self-assessment. “Reflection is the mother of wisdom. Carve out some time each day to ask ourselves why we are here, how we are living

Mahashivratri — meaning and spiritual significance

Mahashivratri — meaning and spiritual significance

“The entire universe, animate and inanimate, comes from me. Everything is seen through me. Everything comes to rest in me. I am no different from it and nothing in this world is different from me.” — The Shiva Samhita Mahashivratri, which means “The Great Night of Shiva,” is one of the

a short recovery prayer

a short recovery prayer

In this fast-paced, technology and consumerism-driven world, the unfortunate truth is that we’ve all become addicts in some shape or form. That’s why it’s crucial that we practice intentionality and become conscious of our everyday actions. Making prayer a part of our daily routine can be an

how to deal with inspirational dissatisfaction

how to deal with inspirational dissatisfaction

> “Joy for human beings lies in proper human work. And proper human work consists in: acts of kindness to other human beings, disdain for the stirrings of the senses, identifying trustworthy impressions, and contemplating the natural order and all that happens in keeping with it.” — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, 8.

understanding the mystery of unanswered prayers

understanding the mystery of unanswered prayers

There’s a beautiful old story of how one person of faith dreamed she saw three other women in prayer. When they knelt the Lord drew near to them. As He approached the first of the three women, He bent over her with tenderness and grace. He smiled with radiant