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For those who are struggling every day to ''lift" themselves on the spiritual path, it is a constant struggle because there are so many levels to juggle. The relationships that we co-create with others, the experiences of conflict and disappointment that it often brings and the attachment we place on the results of our actions - it is NOT easy at all to balance these things or to stay detached from what is happening. So, how do you embrace a happier self on the path?                                           (Image Credit: Pexels) Meditation Every religion advocates contemplation of God and to bask in Higher Awareness of the Creator who may be referred to in different names and forms. You can call your father ''Daddy" or "Achan" or ''Appa" or "Papa". The important thing is not what you call him but how deep a bond you have while you address him - the energies at play, the t...

Does it ever happen to you that you ask a question about something materialistic in your prayer to God and you don't get any response? But you get an immediate response when you ask a query related to spirituality?  It happens all the time with me. This has been the story of my life ever since I was a child, not that I am complaining. Let me share with you a recent example. The other day, the word ''sincerity" kept popping up within me.  And in my prayers to my Guru - Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba - I asked, "What is the point of being sincere in an insincere world? Does it have any value at all? It's not like you get any special brownie points for it in Heaven." Personally, I have always felt that sincerity is a burden than a blessing. When you are sincere, you do everything with sincerity.  Even something as simple as asking ''How are you?" has become a formality. How many people ask it with sincerity? Whenever I do something, I a...

How many of you know that Hotel Park Ascent in Noida has a delectable buffet spread that is just perfect for your next party? I am not kidding about this. It’s true and, now that you have been informed, let me tell you how to make it worth your money. First, decide the number of guests you plan to call and then finalise which banquet hall you want to opt for.   You will be shown a few halls - each one breathtakingly dazzling than the previous - and the prices are affordable. I highly recommend that you nurture a pro-active, warm relationship with the Banquets Manager who is in charge of making your party experience a truly memorable one as it was for me.                                        Once you finalize the hall, the tough part comes next - to finalize the menu. They give you so many delectable package options that it took me three days to figure out wh...