Category: Random Reflections
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2020 Year End Reflections
As the year ends, my reflections reveal significant personal growth and realizations about interconnectedness. Projects like publishing a coloring book and starting a podcast marked the year.
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To Be a Butterfly
The journey of a butterfly symbolizes personal transformation through enduring challenges. Like a butterfly emerges from a cocoon stronger and free, individuals undergo spiritual growth, becoming liberated and nurturing others. There is a right time for every transformation to occur.
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When my mind is fluttering
I share some helpful tips on clearing the mind when overwhelmed by choices.
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We are all in this together
The global experience during the Covid-19 pandemic, highlights our interconnectedness. It emphasizes the importance of individual actions on community and national health.
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Mandala with 108 Names of Swami Chinmayananda
As I delve into Vedanta, I appreciate the significance of teachers in my life, especially in Hindu culture where gurus are highly revered. Inspired by Swami Chinmayananda, I painted a mandala with his 108 glories.
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9 Words to Motivate You
I find inspiration with nine motivational words: Believe, Love, Create, Focus, Inspire, Learn, Practice, Persist, and Seek. Each word signifies important life concepts, emphasizing the value of belief, emotional depth, creativity, focus, persistence, and continuous learning in achieving goals and personal growth.
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What is Vedānta and how I began studying it
Last year, I began a journey of self-exploration seeking the purpose of life, which led me to enroll in Vedanta courses after meeting a wise teacher. My understanding of spirituality evolved, recognizing the significance of religion and the paths outlined in Vedanta, which illuminate the true nature of the self and universal truths.
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Inktober 2019
Inktober, initiated by Jake Parker in 2009 to enhance drawing skills, has grown into a global challenge for artists. This year, I followed the official prompt list, focusing on birds for inspiration. I employed various art supplies, including watercolor and digital tools.
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Shifting from Outward to Inward
I reflect on my spiritual journey, questioning the purpose of religion and grappling with personal beliefs. Raised in a Hindu family, I explored the nature of faith and morality, oscillating between atheism and agnosticism. Ultimately, I found value in studying religion and spirituality as a science, leading to greater self-understanding and fulfillment.
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Be Here Now
Living in the present is challenging due to distractions from past regrets and future anxieties. There is emotional turmoil that arises from overthinking. Learning to be in the present moment is very important for productivity and peace.
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What is Happiness?
The quest for happiness has shaped my life choices, revealing a pattern where fulfillment of desires leads to happiness while their absence causes unhappiness. Over time, I realized happiness is a fluctuating state influenced by mindset. I now focus on managing desires and pursuing higher purposes to achieve lasting contentment.
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Give Thanks
Practicing gratitude enhances happiness and encourages giving without expectations.