Responsibility – Insight 54
Illuminations Newsletter 54 In this issue of Insights, we’re going to talk about responsibility. Responsibility means the ability to respond to a problem with a…
Category: Relationships
How to Balance Dependency and Independence
Illuminations Newsletter 62 Srila Prabhupada, the sastras, and the acaryas speak of complete dependence on guru and Krishna. We are taught that independence is our…
Why we Blame or Criticize Others?
Illuminations Newsletter 80 Why do we criticize others? Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur said that we find fault in others because of our absolute lack of…
Who are you Offending?
Illuminations Newsletter 37 In this chapter, I am writing directly about Vaishnava aparadha. Why? Because I really want to help you chant better. What does…
Paradoxical Commandments by Ken Keith
People are often unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered; Forgive them anyway If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; Be kind anyway…
Forgiveness and Affirmations
I am grateful for this situation. I gladly accept the hardships I need for my growth and purification. I respond positively to events in my…
Stories of Forgiveness
Stories of Forgiveness – 1 A six-year-old girl in New Orleans was the first black student to attend a mixed school after apartheid. The white…
No one to Blame
Is it not hypocrisy to honor Lord Krsna, Lord Buddha, Lord Jesus or other great spiritual teachers for bringing us the gift of understanding that…
Forgiveness is Illogical
Many people tell me they are trying to forgive but can’t. This often means they are looking for logical reasons to forgive. Forgiveness is often…
Is There Anyone to Forgive?
Do we have anyone to forgive? I received a letter from a friend in which he asks: “Isn’t gratitude the best way to forgive?” This…
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