Sadhguru's Blog, page 19

Parenting in the Digital Age

We live at a time today where there has been an explosion in usage of electronic devices in our daily lives, and even kids in elementary school use laptops and tablets for completing their homework, playing games online and watching videos. In this context, many parents struggle with drawing the line with their kids on acceptable screen time, and we do see many children in the current generation addicted to their screens. Wouldn’t we all like to see kids spending more time outdoors connecting w...

How to Be at Ease

For many, modern life has brought with it many new comforts. Many sleep in more comfortable beds, have more comfortable clothing, and drive in more comfortable cars than those that were available to our grandparents. In some ways, these modern comforts bring more ease into our lives. It is easier than ever to travel long distances or find food. Yet, many still do not feel at ease, internally. Even with modern comforts, it seems that the rates of dis-ease are higher than ever. Why would this be?...

Does Public Speaking Make You Nervous?

She could feel her heart pounding. Her moist palms and forehead revealed her nervousness as she awaited her turn to speak to the large audience. Sure, she had done so a half-dozen times, but it just did not seem to get any easier.

Public speaking often causes novices and seasoned speakers anxiety as they approach the podium. Maybe after a few introductory remarks coupled with two or more jokes the laughter helps ease the anxiety. Practice, self-help videos, and books can sometimes help but ofte...

Can Job Loss Be the Time to Innovate?

In this video, Sadhguru answers a seeker’s question on how to approach the potential losses that come as a result of the pandemic, such as losing one’s job and the resultant effects of facing the impact on one’s livelihood. 

Could there be any positives to failed expectations?

Perhaps it all comes down to the question of how we approach the situation. Rather than being on autopilot mode to take care of survival, it can be a time of great innovation. 

Whether it comes down to a matter of adjusti...

Adiyogi and the Theory of Evolution

What exactly is meant by evolution? In Biology, evolution is defined as the change in the characteristics of a species over generations, as determined by natural selection.

The theory of evolution as expounded by Charles Darwin has the following major aspects: 1) individuals in a species display variation in physical and other characteristics as a result of variations in their genes; 2)  these variations are determined by what is best suited for success in terms of survival of the species.

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How Can We Know If We Are Doing the Right Thing?

He needed to respond today to three job offers. The decision was weighing on his mind. His friends offered him advice that conflicted with that of his parents. He made ‘pro’ and ‘con’ comparison notes, but still struggled with making the final choice.

With so many opinions bombarding us every day, from family, friends, and the media, how can we know if our decisions are the best ones? How can we ease the anxiety of making decisions in our daily lives? Do we have a duty to others? Should we cons...

Making Yourself Available

If the biggest opportunity that you have ever encountered comes knocking at your door, would you have the freedom to put your life in that direction and pursue it?

In this video, Sadhguru explores how many of us have created our arrangements for living in such a way that even if something we truly yearn for comes our way, we would not necessarily have the freedom to pursue it. This is based on the conditions we have chosen for ourselves that can often trap us in a particular bondage for a very ...

To Become Wounded or Wise

Have you ever wondered how to overcome emotional pain that seems unbearable to handle?

Perhaps the answer lies in the approach. Instead of seeing the pain as a problem to be overcome, could the key to working with it be to see it as an opportunity for growth?

In this video, Sadhguru shares a poignant story to demonstrate how to deal with emotional pain in life. He explains that no matter the level of hardship, it can always become a possibility in our lives based on how we choose to see it and ...

Tired of Competition?

What does the word ‘competition’ bring to mind? Excitement? Joy? Enthusiasm? Or is it something closer to fear, angst, and stress?

Competition is a constant companion for many, right from their earliest days in school. While some use the spirit of competition as fuel, others are crippled by the fear and anxiety they experience. Why this disparity? 

Many a time, we are advised to be ambitious and goal oriented in our lives. But by tweaking up our ambitions and desires without proportionally incr...

Mind and Identity

While there are many mysterious aspects of this world, perhaps none is more mysterious than the human mind. Scientists and philosophers have argued for thousands of years about the nature of the mind, and there has been little agreement. Furthermore, it is rare to hear someone speak in depth about how best to use the mind.

But, without such information, how are we to function in the world? We all have a mind, yet, most do not know how to manage it. In the United States, this lack of understandi...