To begin meditation, first sit with your spine straight and away from the back of the chair, eyes closed, and slightly tilt your hips forward so that your knees are slightly lower than your hips. (If your legs are longer, you may need to place a pillow or folded blanket on the chair to haveContinue reading “How to Meditate: Meditation for Beginners”
In directing all of your energy toward achieving a goal, one-pointed concentration is necessary. The key to developing concentration is practice: practice concentrating on one thing at a time, and cultivating awareness: bringing your full awareness to whatever you do. When we are aware of how we direct our attention to things throughout the day, we areContinue reading “How to Develop Concentration”
We are made of energy. Becoming aware of our energy; learning to direct it at will; and understanding the laws that attract a greater flow of energy, are all essential parts of living a happier life. Spiritual teacher Swami Kriyananda said, “There is no limit to the energy that we can draw from the Universe forContinue reading “Energy, Awareness, and Willpower”
Enthusiasm requires high energy to manifest. When you picture someone you know who is enthusiastic, you probably think of someone who could be described as joyful and energetic. Why is energy such an important part of enthusiasm? The root meaning of the word “enthusiasm” is en or “in” and thus, Greek for “spirit”. More simply stated, enthusiasm’s root meaning is “inspiredContinue reading “What Does It Mean to Be Enthusiastic?”
What is Leadership? Leadership is the ability to inspire and motivate others. And to lead is to direct others’ energy toward a shared or common goal. “Genuine leadership is only of one type: supportive. It leads people: It doesn’t drive them. It involves them: It doesn’t coerce them. It never loses sight of the most importantContinue reading “How to Be a Supportive Leader”
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