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What surrounds your mind may matter more than you realise I sometimes think of the brain as being like a magnet. It does not matter whether we are consciously paying attention to everything around us or not. Our brain is constantly receiving information from our environment—voices, conversations, music, expressions, experiences, images, and even the emotional

When Everything Inside Becomes Blurred What are these emotions? Why is there sometimes such intense turmoil within us that everything becomes foggy? No matter how much wisdom or self-knowledge you have, once these emotions overpower you, everything else seems to fade away. And it is such a turmoil that, apart from you, no matter how

One Divine Presence, Many Names God is worshipped in many different ways. For some, He is God; for others, Bhagwan; for some, Allah; and for others, Guru Sahib. The names may differ, but faith and devotion are the same. Why Do We Pray? We pray in different ways and for different reasons. Sometimes we pray

When Life Locks Us Into Its Painful Side On one hand, life is incredibly beautiful. On the other hand, a few bitter experiences can lock our minds into seeing only the painful side of life. What is it that binds us from within and creates this feeling of suffocation? Why is it that an experience

1. Worship in Its Many Forms People go to temples, mosques, gurdwaras, and churches — each in their own way — to worship. They search for God: some seek peace in sorrow, while others perform acts of charity in times of happiness. 2. Devotion That Deepens in Sacred Spaces Whether visiting a sacred place like

Sleep is not just sleep. It is a natural cycle directly connected to the sun, daylight, and night. It is a process that safeguards our physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being. Yet in today’s fast-paced world and under the constant pull of modern technology, we often fail to notice how much we interfere with this natural

The brain is a fascinating and complex organ, and understanding its different parts can help us make sense of human behaviour. Two of the major areas in the brain include the limbic system and the prefrontal cortex, each responsible for different functions. The Limbic System: The Emotional Brain The limbic system is one of the

Two Approaches to Truth – Science vs. Spirituality Science and spirituality both seek truth, yet they approach it from different directions. Science relies on evidence, measurement, and repeatability. Spirituality, in contrast, turns the gaze inward, where the only evidence is personal experience. Science has explored the far reaches of space—the galaxies, planets, and cosmic phenomena—as

What we see outside is processed through unseen components within us, especially what we observe and sense around us, as well as what we feel. The Nature of Thought: Is It Just Language? We often say that language gives rise to thoughts, but what is a thought? Thoughts consist of what automatically occurs in our

People go to holy places (temples, mosques, gurdwaras, churches) because they have a strong belief in God. These serene and pure places are absolutely peaceful. People become humble and grounded when they find themselves in such surroundings, and they connect with others with selfless motives, which is great. But, have you ever inquired why we