Do you have to be born as a man to attain self-realization? Are women by their very gender still at least an entire incarnation away from achieving the ultimate goal?A disturbing thought if you are a Read More
Being Nice vs. Self-Sacrifice
“How much is too much when it comes to giving to others? What boundaries should we draw and what should we be willing to put up with?” This is a very important question, one that is especially Read More
Compassionately Detached: The Slippery Slope
Is it wrong to want to buy gold ornaments for our daughters? Is it wrong to want a bigger house? Is it okay to buy a fancy new car?Ah, Desire! Always present, never satisfied, seemingly within our Read More
Compassionately Detached: What Dogs Can Teach Us About God
They say everyone we come across in our lifetimes has something to teach us. But what about animals? Whether the beautiful cows in the ashram or our own beloved pets, they too are reflections of the Read More
Mothers: Passionately Attached or Compassionately Detached?
As mothers, our children are our lifeblood, young or old, they are most precious to our hearts. And because of this intense attachment, we tend to push, to scold, to worry, to nag. This doesn’t fit Read More
Compassionately Detached: Why Worship?
We invite you to join the conversation. To be notified of new posts via email, please check the box below the comment section. Why Worship?How important is worship? Do we need to perform the Read More
Compassionately Detached: A Weekly Blog
Compassionately Detached is a new weekly blog on issues most relevant to those of us who are spiritual seekers and women struggling to find both balance in the modern world and realization of our Read More