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Surrender is a word that all of us know but what does it mean exactly? Let us consider the most commonly understood meaning of surrender. It is important to understand this word as surrender is generally not associated with positive actions outside spirituality. Very first thought that comes to mind is if you are in trouble then surrender. So, what are our real troubles that can cause us to surrender? Our real trouble is the inner resistance to the natural flow of life. Very often, we want to control things that are meant to flow freely. We want to have ownership of things. God has designed each and everything in a way that everything comes and goes in a structured manner. So, let us understand the inner resistance in detail. We want things to happen in a particular way to please us. If something does not happen the way we want that makes us sad. And, we resist that. Suppose you are preparing to participate in a contest. You are working hard to give your best performance. Abso...

Sun Gazing is the practice of looking directly at Sun. It is known by many other names such as solar healing, sun staring, sun yoga and surya yoga. Sun Gazing is the rebirth of a science practiced in ancient times throughout the world. Sun Gazing can solve many of the ills of the present day and provide solutions on all fronts - physical, mental and spiritual. One can become independent and free by Sun Gazing. Sun is available equally for all for free. Sun Gazing is believed to be a spiritual practice from the ancient times. As more and more people are now starting Sun Gazing, it is becoming a repeatable phenomenon and hence it is becoming a scientific practice. Benefits of Sun Gazing: Practitioners and theories on Sun Gazing say that Sun Gazing stimulates pineal gland that causes more secretion of serotonin hormones which brings satisfaction and relaxation i.e. happiness. less secretion of melatonin hormones which reduces the need for sleep. Sun Gazing increas...

Watch your thoughts and emotions to change yourself. Use home or locally grown food and products. Use environment friendly products to support them as well as the environment. Watch independent media to keep you informed with unbiased useful information. Connect with people. Speak up and spread the word.

A small fish asked her mother, “Mother, I have always heard about the sea, but where is it? What is this sea?” The mother explained, “You live in the sea. You move in the sea and you will end in the sea. The sea is within you and it is also without you. You are made up of sea. The sea is your own being.” Yes, this is very true in our life. Take a closer look in our own lives. Translate this example to our own world. A child asks her mother, “I have always heard about universe. What is it? Where is it? Mother’s answer is similar. Mother says, “You live in the universe. The universe is in you and it is also without you. You are made of universe. The universe is your own being. What is common in these two examples? There is one limited self and one bigger self. Why is one limited and one is bigger? They identify themselves with such things. That makes the whole difference. Law of Attraction states that I attract to myself, whatever I give my focus, attention, or energy to; whet...

A genius yet very simple way to produce healthy, bacteria-free water. Italian designer Gabriele Diamanti (@GabDiamanti) has invented Eliodomestico, an eco-distiller running on solar power, to provide safe drinking-water for people in developing countries: a very simple way to produce healthy, bacteria-free water. Eliodomestico is an open source project. Winner at Core77 Design Award 2012 - social impact category; Finalist at the Prix Émile Hermès 2011 competition.

I tried to change the world but I failed. I tried to change my nation but I failed. I tried to change my city but I failed. I tried to change my family but I failed. I tried to change myself and I succeeded. What is the thing that you want most in this world? Think about that for a moment. No need to tell me. Now ask yourself if you get that will you be a Happy person and will not need anything else to be happy? Are you able to think of something that will give you permanent happiness? What is that? Did you think of your dream car or dream home? I believe no. Suppose you get your dream realized what will you do in life after that? Think for a moment. Did you get something in your mind now? I would suggest you start doing that now. If nothing comes to your mind, do it once more. Even now if you do not get anything in your mind; try to feel the joy within. Do you feel a bit relaxed? Congratulations! You do not need anything external to be happy. You can be happy right now. Just b...

Are you a leader so much so that your followers (or subordinates in office) are afraid to talk to you? Yes? Oh no, that is the worst response I expect from a leader. Do you allow your team members to move as freely with you as they do with their other colleagues? Yes, I understand your time constraints. Do you join them at lunch? You may be thinking that you are doing your job as a leader and others are doing their job so this is really out of place. Did you say job and still call yourself a leader? Forget it. If you think your 24x7 availability for office leaves no time for you to connect with others, who do not matter to you, you are an emotional bankrupt. But, you matter to them. If you now decide that you are not a leader but satisfied as a manager I wish to say it’s not about the position you hold in office. But yes, if you own an organization you should think about the spiritual health of your organization for the very reason that the corporate culture of your organiza...

The planet is warming. Biggest environmental challenge is facing our planet. Coming generations are in danger. I want to draw your attention to the single important issue of Climate Crisis we are facing today that previous generations have never faced in history. Over the last century, the planet's temperature has risen by around 1 degree Fahrenheit. Ice caps are melting. Sea levels are rising. Species are disappearing. United Nations panel has estimated that the global temperatures will rise 3-10 degrees Fahrenheit by the end of this century. This will be enough to melt the Greenland and Western Antarctic ice sheets. That will cause 20 feet rise in sea levels. That will make many coastal areas to disappear around the world. In 2003, heat waves caused more than 1,500 deaths in India. Lives of poor will be at most risk if we act rashly. Lives of our grand children are at stake. Global climate will be a deciding factor for our children what kind of world they will inherit fro...

Dear Friends, I am Senior Sales Executive in Human Values Company. I sell policies that you can use for your lifetime. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to present our policies to you. Policy that I am going to talk about today is unique in many ways. The policy is called 'Honesty is the cheapest policy.' As you know, there are many such policies that are available for free. But, that is also the biggest challenge for us. What comes for free does not inspire us. So, we have mixed a little bit of your smile in it. The policy has now become infectious with your smile. I will talk about how to buy this policy? How to use the policy? How can you end the policy in case you have a pressing need to do so? And, how to revive the policy in case it gets lapsed? Let me tell you what happened six months ago when I visited a house in New Delhi area. I gently knocked the door. "Madam, I am selling the 'honesty' policy from Human Values Company." "We do...