Sadhguru's Blog, page 12

It has been quite common throughout human history to teach children to respect and obey their elders and those who hold positions of authority. But is that really the best way to relate to children and others for whom we have responsibility? Might there not be some unintended consequences of teaching people never to question authority?

For instance, without the ability to ask questions of those in power, what are the real possibilities for genuine cooperation? For deep human relationships? With...

These days, many people have heard the saying, “Let it go.” But what does this mean, exactly, when applied to daily life? A recent survey of modern dictionary listings for the phrase offers a wide range of definitions, including such sometimes contradictory instructions as: abandon inhibition; be more relaxed; stop pursuing particular desires; accept things as they are; let go of painful memories or thoughts; allow life to carry you to a new place; stop holding on to someone or something; forge...

These days, many people have heard the saying, “Let it go.” But what does this mean, exactly, when applied to daily life? A recent survey of modern dictionary listings for the phrase offers a wide range of definitions, including such sometimes contradictory instructions as: abandon inhibition; be more relaxed; stop pursuing particular desires; accept things as they are; let go of painful memories or thoughts; allow life to carry you to a new place; stop holding on to someone or something; forge...

These days people often talk about stress and anxiety and ways to manage them. People of all ages–from teenagers to older people–seem to experience them in different ways. We have seen young adults fidget around and feel their way to find the right words to justify themselves when parents or teachers question them about academic performance issues in the classroom. Perhaps due to the isolation imposed by COVID lockdowns, there seem to be more people than ever who experience self-esteem issues i...

Spiritual seekers occasionally encounter an experience of complete presence that is beyond thought and emotions. But what exactly is this presence? Is it pure consciousness? Is it a taste of the divine? Is it the source of life itself? And why, if one is so fortunate to experience this state of bliss, does life simply seem to return to normal afterwards? Is there a way to make the transformation last?

During a question and answer session, one seeker told Sadhguru that having experienced somethi...

It’s safe to say that 50 years ago few people in the US had heard the word “prana.” Much has changed since then, and now it is quickly becoming an everyday word (there’s even a popular athletic wear brand named after it). But like many things, the more popular it becomes, the greater room there is for inaccuracy and misunderstanding. So what exactly is prana? What role does it play in the human system, and does it play some role in connecting us to the broader creation? Can prana be used to enh...

Kale. Coconut oil. Matcha. Probiotics. Vitamin D. Strength training. Sleep.
Each day, we are bombarded with a wide range of information on ways to stay healthy — lists of new superfoods, elixirs for longevity, the latest vitamins or supplements, miracle antidotes. At the beginning of each year, many of us resolve to ‘eat better’ and ‘get fit.’ We resolve to do better than we did the previous year. New books are published every month with the latest theory for how to achieve optimum health. These...

Many of us may have encountered people in different walks of life who have a certain ease about them in the way they live. Can we call it “effortless living” to the outside observer? On the other side, we see people who live their life in a more laborious way with a lot of emotional ups and downs. What factors influence whether one is living effortlessly or laboriously? Granted, life situations play some part in the quality of our lives, but even a critic would agree that there’s more to it tha...

Many of us may have encountered people in different walks of life who have a certain ease about them in the way they live. Can we call it “effortless living” to the outside observer? On the other side, we see people who live their life in a more laborious way with a lot of emotional ups and downs. What differentiates these two groups of people? Granted, life situations play some part in the quality of our lives, but even a critic would agree that there’s more to it than that. A person’s way of ...

Unfortunately, in today’s world, bullying is all too common. Many may picture bullying as something that happens in schools or online, but bullying can take many forms, such as a powerful community bullying a disadvantaged one, a business mistreating its workers and customers, or a company polluting the earth. In all these situations, an individual or group is harming something else that they perceive to be weaker than themselves or separate from themselves. Many believe that some amount of bul...