by Sujantra | Feb 16, 2021 | Insight, Self-Development, Sujantra's Philosophy
Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) published his book Nature in 1836 at the age of 33. It contains an introduction and eight chapters. Chapter VI is entitled Idealism. In this short chapter Emerson brilliantly conveys the nuanced depths of the profound philosophy of...
by Astika Mason | Feb 15, 2021 | Challenges, Insight, Meaning, Missing Pieces, Self-Development
Walking meditation is a feature of most meditation retreats. People get tired of just sitting! Walking meditation gives sitters a chance to move about and get the blood circulating without losing their concentration. The peace and tranquility you get on the cushion is...
by Astika Mason | Feb 15, 2021 | Challenges, Insight, Meaning, Missing Pieces, Self-Development
My meditation teacher, Sri Chinmoy, often said, “We can’t have a feast every day.” He was referring to meditation not food. Every day isn’t a banquet of delicious experiences. The ability to sit through the bland times, when nothing much seems to be happening, is an...
by Astika Mason | Feb 15, 2021 | Challenges, Insight, Meaning, Missing Pieces, Self-Development
Far from being an exotic or elite practice, meditation is a normal activity common to all human beings. What we call ‘meditation’ is really just self-awareness. There is no one who is not self-aware to some degree; however, not everyone is consciously self-aware, or...
by Sujantra | Feb 15, 2021 | Challenges, Insight, Meaning, Missing Pieces, Self-Development
Not being a doctor or a health science professional, I approach this subject the way most readers probably do – with both an active curiosity and a healthy dose of skepticism. As a daily meditator for almost 50 years, I personally have no doubts about the...
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