Newsletter Why Sincerity Matters? Do you ever have problems falling asleep because of a feeling of anxiety and unease, a feeling that something you did or said that day wasn’t quite right? This
Beauty Invoking Beauty Practice for the WeekWhen you take a shower pay attention to how your body is moving. Notice if there is a sense of harmony, or whether any movements feel awkward.
Beauty Practices for Bringing Beauty in Life So far we have seen the importance of beauty, what it is and how to cultivate it. The following practices can bring a sense of beauty into your life. Beauty
Beauty Beauty, Contemplate and Practice Question for ContemplationHow can you bring more order- and beauty - into your life? Practice for the WeekSpend a few minutes really looking at your bedroom. Notice what is there
Beauty How to Cultivate Beauty? It is difficult for even the best pianist to play beautiful music if their instrument is damaged and out of tune. Any sound they make will be incomparable to the
Beauty What is Beauty? Contemplate and Practice Question for ContemplationWhen you think about the word beauty what comes to mind? Are there specific images, or sounds or sensations or feelings? Practice for the Week Bring beauty to
Beauty What is Beauty? Last week we saw that beauty connects us to what is true and pure within ourselves. But what exactly is beauty? Beauty is the way the divine expresses itself in
Newsletter Beauty, Contemplate and Practice Question for ContemplationWhat is your experience of beauty so far? When was the last time you encountered it and what happened? Write a short diary entry. Practice of the WeekTake
Newsletter Why Beauty Matters? Imagine that you’re running late for a meeting and find you missed your bus. You feel frustrated but then you notice a flower. Despite your hurry, something draws you
Concentration Overcoming Mental Chatter The stream of thoughts or restless thinking is what we call the activity of the mind, which always comes in the way of the concentration and tries to create doubt
Concentration Concentration as an Established State So far we have seen the importance of concentration, what exactly it is and how to cultivate it. It is not enough that once in a while you concentrate, eventually
Concentration Bringing Concentration to Routine Activities When you do routine activities, are you able to notice how much you are on autopilot? Or do you see how the mind is busy with its own thoughts while
Concentration Methodical Training Develops Concentration Just like an athlete develops his muscles methodically by gradual training, the faculty of concentrated attention can be developed by a methodical training in such a way that concentration is
Concentration Concentration on the Inner Flame When you concentrate on your chest area, it is a physical location. First you may concentrate on the surface of the chest to feel the sensations on the surface. Then
Concentration What is Concentration? Last week we saw that without concentration one cannot achieve anything. But what exactly is concentration? Ordinarily, our consciousness is spread out everywhere, dispersed, running in this or that direction,
Concentration The Three Powers of Concentration The Three Powers of Concentration 1) Knowing By concentration on anything whatsoever, we are able to know that thing. 2) Acquiring By concentration, the whole will can be gathered up
Concentration Why Concentration Matters? For this month, our theme is concentration! Imagine a deadline looming large. You are trying to focus on the task at hand but you are unable to do so. Unless
Gratitude Gratitude Towards the Setbacks in Life Can we give gratitude for the setbacks in life? It is relatively easy to feel grateful for our blessings. From the food we eat to the love we receive, we
Gratitude How Do We Practice Gratitude? We have seen that gratitude is the source of the purest delight. How do we practice gratitude? More often than not, people focus on what they want but do not
Gratitude Gratitude Circle Did you hold a gratitude circle yet? This week's practice is to hold a gratitude circle with friends or family, where each one shares what s/he is grateful for.
Gratitude What is Gratitude? Last week we learned that gratitude can help us feel happier. But what exactly is gratitude? A Master once said “I have received hundreds of letters from people thanking me
Gratitude Healing by Expressing Gratitude Gratitude can facilitate and strengthen the connection between your inner being and various parts of your outer being such as your sensory perception, thoughts, emotions and physical body. For example,
Gratitude Why Gratitude Matters All of us would like to be as happy as possible for as long as possible. At times we find it difficult to stay happy in the face of adversity.
Newsletter Launching Integral Education Portal Dear friends, Greetings from Auroville! On the occasion of Sri Aurobindo’s 148th birth anniversary, we are happy to launch The Integral Education Portal. For those who are curious about the history of integral education here is an 18 minute video for you. Email
