Sadhguru's Blog, page 24

Racing through her day with a list of tasks to accomplish was a daily routine. It didn’t seem to matter whether it was the weekend or a workday, both equally required all her time. Sometimes her routine was infused with a laugh here and a smile there, but mostly she just felt there was never enough time to enjoy too much.

With the level of activity that commands our daily lives, rarely are people thinking about esoteric concepts such as the meaning of life, or examining if they are living life ...

Every day he would read his horoscope before hopping into the shower. It seemed very essential to know what was in store for him before commencing his day. It sometimes calmed the pangs of anxiety he felt, created by not only what was happening in his own life, but also those inspired by the negative local and global news. He wanted to feel a little less powerless.

Is there any basis for predictions of this sort? What about predictions expounded by scientists and mathematicians as to the fate o...

In today’s age, many couples are looking to enjoy intimate time with each other without the added burden or responsibility that a formal commitment like marriage brings. While this sounds like it gives a lot of freedom to couples to change directions or partners if something is not working, it is not clear if that is truly the case. Very often things start out on a fun note, and usually there are many moments filled with charm, spice and romance. Sometimes things take a downturn even when a sma...

In this congenial and candid episode, Sadhguru speaks to American singer, songwriter, and actor Demi Lovato. Among her genuine questions is one that strikes a very human chord. One that has been asked directly, perhaps for the first time. 

“So anybody could be a mystic?” 

The answer follows immediately, without a sliver of a pause, leaving the empowered viewer even more curious.

Tracing the hallways of his past, Sadhguru walks us through how his childhood experiences and his path thereafter hav...

Can perfect alignment within a yoga posture unlock the entirety of the cosmos within you? In what ways is it true to say that everything you’ve ever experienced happened only within you? How might a fascination with individuality be inhibiting our capacity to experience the most profound things life has to offer? If these questions are of interest to you, this video is a must watch.

In this intimate talk, Sadhguru covers an array of fascinating topics ranging from the relationship between the g...

Have you ever wondered what the concept of karma actually means and how awareness of its implications can change the way that we live?

In this Mindvalley episode, Sadhguru talks about the ins and outs of karma, breaking many popularly held misconceptions, including the association of karma with ‘good’ and ‘bad, ‘right’ and ‘wrong’.

Sadhguru explores how the concept of karma is about realizing that the control of our lives is not something to be outsourced to the heavens or fate. Instead, it is ...

It can sometimes seem that everyone is concerned with success nowadays. A quick google search for “how to be successful” yields hundreds of thousands of results, including books, articles, videos and podcasts. There are countless different theories of success, each including different practical suggestions for how to be successful. This focus makes a certain amount of sense, after all, our success in business, in school, in hobbies or in our relationships plays a major role in determining the c...

They were the best of friends and usually got together weekly. On one such occasion, they cooked a fancy meal, which was more like a feast for kings. After enjoying their extravagant dinner, they decided that a walk was needed to help settle their full stomachs. After their walk in the local park, they sat on a bench facing the pond to talk. Their conversation led to descriptions of what each had observed on their walk, and it soon became apparent that, surprisingly to them, each of the three f...

Everyday from 9 to 5 she sat in front of her computer completing the rote tasks demanded by her job. She would take an hour break for lunch, but often that hour consisted of only a quick sandwich as she lacked the ambition to make anything else to eat. The weight of her routine life felt hard to bear and draining. Her friends seemed so much luckier in that they landed fulfilling and creative jobs while she drudgingly accepted the only job offer that she received. 

Ever wondered why life seems t...

Years ago, people put pen to paper as a means of reminding themselves of tasks they needed or wanted to complete. Of course, the commercial market took notice of the fact that people commonly had to-do lists, and written schedules of this and that. They created decorative pads, calendars, and ‘post-its’; a means to beautify our time. More recently computers, iPads, and mobile phones have all added the conveniences of memos, lists, and calendars, making pen and paper almost obsolete.

Does all th...