The mass media is continuously bombarding us with fearful news and sad stories or superficial gossip about celebrities. They may claim it’s about keeping us informed of what goes on in the world, but the truth is that one of the main motivations here is to fixate our attention on externals and manipulate us toward unconscious reactions. Don’t get me…
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Master the Power of Gratitude and Humility
Once upon a time there was a king named Bali who had conquered the Universe by defeating Lord Indra, the ruler of the demigods in the Hindu pantheon. Bali had become too powerful, so Indra pleaded with Lord Vishnu, the sustainer of Creation, for help. Vishnu decided to incarnate as a very short brahmin named Vamana to attend a special…