We have all met people who are so prickly and difficult that no one wants to handle them. In most situations walking away is an option, and you escape with no more than ruffled feathers. But some situations are inescapable. You can wait until the thorny personality is gone and moan “He’s just impossible” to a friend. Far better, though, to begin to develop skills in practical psychology. (more…)
Dealing with Grief
My youngest sister passed away, suddenly, 2 years ago. I have been searching for meaning to the madness and the pain. In some ways I think, “she must have accomplished what she had to in this world” as per my belief system, but then I question that- how much responsibility do we have in our deaths-do silly teenagers that drink too much, or drive too fast and then tragically die play a role in their death and cut their lives short? What are your thoughts on timing and circumstances of death?
Daily Inspiration
Everything is possible. If you want something, give it. When you make a choice you change the future. Don’t say no–go with the flow! -Deepak Chopra
Connecting to Divinity
I am reading “Power Grace and Freedom“…currently midway through it. I have also read “Seven spiritual laws of success” twice. I can see the connection of pure consciousness that the two books talk about. I could also relate the knowledge in the book “The Secret” with what you have talked about. My question – when I pray to Lord Hanuman and Lord Rama, what kind of bhaav or feeling must I harbour? I mean to know that whenever we say that we are praying then what are we referring to ? Any deity ? Any supernatural being who existed long, long ago ? How do I come one to one with the power of Lord Hanuman or any might warrior who existed in those times?
Career Confusion
I am 29 years old. I had to quit my job around 4 years back because of family problems. I run a software company along with my brother which is doing pretty good but I feel that my heart is not in software industry. Also my role in the organization is very limited to mundane jobs. This might be relevant to specify that I started another company around 3 years back but had to close it since it did not do well. I am absolutely not satisfied with my work and whenever I am free, I just keep on evaluating different ideas which might interest me. I discard all the ideas lest I should fail or it does not sound interesting or I sometimes feel that I do not want to come out of comfort zone of not working but still earning well. I do not know what interests me or what my vision is. People say that everybody has some purpose in life but I don’t know what my purpose is. I am always frustrated because of lack of fulfillment in my work but at the same time I don’t know what to do. I also have doubts on my capabilities.