Flexibility
In life we need to be flexible in many ways. Not only physically but also in the way we think and act. Sometimes, people forget this or do not care. For example, when education is very rigid and
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Meditation for my life, not my life for meditation
There are many techniques of meditation, black dot visualization meditation, candle gazing meditation, mantra meditation, mala mediation, zen guided meditation, Tibetan singing bowl meditation, etc. e
The Mythology Ganesh / Ganesha
Once upon a time, Shiva had to go away for a long time to fulfill his duty as a destroyer or killer. He said to his wife that since he would be away for long, no single soul was allowed to t
Living Life in Harmony
When I am leading a retreat, I sometimes wonder what the participants would be doing if they were not attending this retreat. When not leading a retreat, I keep myself occupied with reading, writing,
Inner Energy
About 17 years ago I met a professor of the medical faculty of University of Indonesia. He was interested in spirituality and became a stepping-stoneonmy spiritual journey. He also taught me an exerci
A Conversation at the Rice Field
It was a beautiful morning. The sun was shining bright and the birds were chirping by the river just outside my house. I could hear the sounds of children playing in the distance. I was wearing
Meditation – A Myth or a Reality?
There are many myths surrounding meditation. The subject can easily be misunderstood and over the years I have heard many different stories. The best one was probably a man who told me that if he coul
Men and Yoga – It’s Not a Myth
Today, yoga is still often regarded as something for women only. Although yoga was made popular by men, such as Sri Krisnamacharya, known as the modern yoga guru, followed by Sivananda Saraswati, Desi
Fear Fighting
When I was still working in Jakarta, I used to take a walk outside my office building during break time to get some fresh air. One day during my walk, I inadvertently woke up a dozen or so stray dogs.
One Moment at a Time Continually Evolving
It’s a story about a young Indian man name Swetaketu, his father sent him to study in a remote ashram for twelve years. When he returned home his father deflate him; “My son, go and pick a fruit f
Gratitude
“In our daily life it is not happiness that makes us grateful, but gratefulness that makes us happy”. (Anonymous) In the past I used to tell stories about my life expecting sympathy. I guess it ma
A Lesson in Peacefulness
By Guest Author, Amelia Devi “Inhale… feel your back relax…,” Wayan’s voice was guiding us as we began the Child’s Pose in our afternoon restorative yoga practice. The sounds from the