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Essentials of Life: Tapas – Discipline

Tapas are the self-disciplined actions that we take to achieve a goal. Self-discipline is defined by Webster  correction or regulation of oneself for the sake of improvement. Tapas means to do things that lead to the control mind fluctuations.

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Essentials of Life: Alpha State

When the mind is in the process of staying in the moment or in deep relaxed concentration, it is in an alpha state. In an alpha state we feel calm, it increases creativity and enhances our ability to absorb new information. In that state we are working with our intuitive mind.

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Essentials of Life: Compassion

Compassion literally means “to suffer together.” It is the feeling that arises when we see someone suffering and want to help them. Compassion motivates us to help. Whereas with empathy we feel the pain of the other and can understand

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Essentials of Life: Thought Power

The mind is wireless transmitter. A saint with peace, harmony and spiritual thoughts sends these out to the world. These thoughts travel quickly into the world and produce similar thoughts of harmony and peace in others. Thoughts have great power. They are like waves that affect minds that respond to the vibration that is transmitted.

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