Monthly Archives: July 2015
Being Nice vs. Self Sacrifice
“How much is too much when it comes to giving to others? What boundaries should we draw and what should we be willing to put up with?” One of our members raised this very important question last night, one that is … Continue reading
Fruit Not Included
“We only have the right to work, not to the fruits of our labor? My whole life I’ve assumed that doing good work is good, that hands that serve are better than lips that pray. If doing work with an … Continue reading
Keeping Up Appearances
“Why was I so much happier twenty years ago?” asked one of our members this week. “I was happier before I acquired the big house, fancy cars, and private lessons for the kids. Where did the happiness go? It seems … Continue reading
Does Duty Ever End?
“So when do my duties end? When do I stop being daughter, sister, wife, and mother? When do I get time for myself?” Less of a question and more of a plea, from one of our members this week. Clearly, … Continue reading
Letting Go
Lord Krishna says the Atma or soul is indestructible. That it has neither birth nor death. He consoles Arjuna on the battlefield, telling him not to mourn those who die since they are merely giving up one body for another, … Continue reading