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?