The joy is not in completing something, the joy is that you desired it, that you desired it with your … More
Author: Akhilesh Magal
Lover of all things beautiful - nature, classical music, literature, poetry, craftsmanship, books, yoga, meditation, the natural sciences, cooking, carpentry, scrubbing and cleaning dirty floors, walking, breathing, existing.
Power is a proxy for love
Why do some seek power, wealth, and fame?
Harry Potter Wisdom: The Mirror of Erised
What Harry Potter can teach us.
Can science ‘know’ consciousness?
Science needs to turn around in order to know what consciousness is.
The Paradox of Creativity & Discipline
Why creativity needs discipline.
Gratitude Cannot be Practiced
Acceptance leads to gratitude.
Blame is rooted in sadness
Why do we blame others or ourselves? Blame is really a venting mechanism for sadness. The primary emotion behind blame … More
Use your emotions to come to the present moment
In one of the last posts, we explored how to live in the present moment. We looked at how strong … More
Prayer, Surrender and Meditation
Why we need to bring prayer back to our lives.
How to know anything at all?
What is reality? How can we know it?
Journey of a Thousand Words 