If you have given up hope of ever being happy, cheer up. Never lose hope. Your soul, being the reflection of the ever‑ joyous Spirit, is, in essence, happiness itself. If you keep the eyes of your...
"What makes up popcorn, Mommy?" My curious six-year-old mind was pondering the mysteries of life through a bowl of popcorn my mother had just served me. She patiently responded, "The kernel." But...
Dharmadevi and I have found ourselves amid what we call a "rural initiation." This is when city dwellers like us venture into the countryside and get a crash course in the realities of rural living...
Our little dog, Kali, is a constant source of inspiration for me. The other day, after I brought her in from a walk, I noticed she was quietly licking her paw in the corner of the room. When she sa...
Paramhansa Yogananda initiated an educational revolution with his first "How to Live" Yoga school in Ranchi, India. His vision was to provide children with a comprehensive education that would enab...
Something special happened last week: Ananda celebrated Spiritual Renewal Week for the 54th time. And, at the risk of sounding hyperbolic, it was the best one ever! Like the wine of the mystics flo...
