Parth Sawhney
keep your fortress strong and impenetrable
“No, it is events that give rise to fear—when another has power over them or can prevent them, that person becomes able to inspire fear. How is the fortress destroyed? Not by iron or fire, but by judgments… here is where we must begin, and it is from this
the taxes of life: a different perspective
“Nothing will ever befall me that I will receive with gloom or a bad disposition. I will pay my taxes gladly. Now, all the things which cause complaint or dread are like the taxes of life—things from which, my dear Lucilius, you should never hope for exemption or seek
the difference between happiness and pleasure
living life to the fullest with wealth
"True wealth is the freedom to live your life on your own terms."
– Anonymous
Imagine for a moment that you are wealthy. Envision that you have all the money you could ever need right now. How would your life be different?
You would feel a profound sense of
respecting another’s right to choose in relationships
"Love does not claim possession, but gives freedom." – Rabindranath Tagore
Here’s a story that illustrates the importance of respecting others' freedom of choice in intimate relationships, even when it is painful:
Jacob had been dating Emily for two wonderful years. They had fallen deeply in love
you have more power than you realize
“Consider who you are. Above all, a human being, carrying no greater power than your own reasoned choice, which oversees all other things, and is free from any other master.”
— Epictetus, Discourses, 2.10.1
Suffering is an inevitable part of our lives. We all experience different levels and kinds
living the law of attraction through fair exchange
When we embrace the principle of fair exchange in our lives, we tap into the power of the law of attraction. The law of attraction teaches that we attract into our lives what we focus on and put our energy towards. By living according to the rule of fair exchange,
how to maintain your elasticity in life
“Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are.”
– Chinese Proverb
Once, a great Chinese emperor visited a renowned Zen master. When the emperor arrived, he found the Zen master rolling on the floor, laughing heartily, and his disciples were laughing along with him. The emperor
how to become a karma yogi
Karma Yoga is a journey of dedicated work towards fulfilling our goals, but in this path, we focus on our actions and let go of our attachment to results and desired outcomes. Instead, the results are renounced as a spiritual offering rather than using them to boost our ego.
Becoming