Listen to our new episode out on Mistakes! As a society we largely demonise mistakes as a whole however mistakes are opportunities for us to grow to allow us to keep taking risks. It is not mistakes which should be demonised but rather us not learning the valuable lesson that hide behind the different situations or moments. In this episode listen to us discuss: -Our fears and anxieties growing up of making mistakes -How the education system demonises mistakes -How Mistakes help us grow to learn more about ourselves and life. -The Ego and its inability to accept Mistakes -Living in Acceptance vs. Living in Resistance -How chasing our value from the outside prevents growth -Perfectionism is a disease. -Failure is decided by you not the outside -Being open to self development means being open to mistakes -The importance behind vulnerability -Practicing forgiveness -How the yogic practices help us honour our mistakes
NEW EPISODE OUT! On this episode listen to us discuss our experience of Grief and the way through it Grief comes from the root word ‘gravare’ which means to ‘make heavy’ or ‘burden’. Grief itself manifests as intense sorrow and therefore it can feel like the whole world has come crashing down. This is why we have put this episode together talking through our latest life experience of Grief. Tune in to listen to how you can grow through this or any pain using different techniques and practices. On this episode listen to us discuss: -The nature of Grief/Pain -How the experience of Grief is hidden in the burden of ‘MY’ -The Nature of Impermanence -How Grief can turn to Anger/Guilt -How to Let Go and Heal -The importance of Acceptance for your wellbeing -Changing your ‘Why me?’ to ‘Why not me?’ -The Power of the Yogic Practices -The Power of Self reflection and Journaling -The Power of Gratitude “The cure for pain is in the pain” Rumi
We are back! New Episode out on Addiction! In this day and age we are all addicted to some form of external pleasure be it drugs, alcohol, caffeine, sugar, social media, work, gym or shopping. None are better than the other. We seem to demonise some more so than others but all forms of addiction prevent you from feeling content and unless you know contentment you will never be happy. - On this episode listen to us discuss: The nature of addiction The types of addiction Understanding your wants and needs The powerlessness behind addiction Taking responsibility for your life Addiction as a means of seeking experience Your addictions as blessings in disguise The spiritual means of eradicating the addictions of your life - “Every form of addiction is bad, no matter whether the narcotic be alcohol, morphine or idealism.” ― Carl Gustav Jung
***NEW EPSIODE*** Listen to our new episode on Isolation. On this episode we present a healthier outlook on the current situation which is yours to pick up or modify. On this episode we discuss the following: - How your perception determines how you deal with Isolation - The difference between Isolation and Solitude. - The effect of Isolation on the Brain. - What it truly means to be a Social Being. - Becoming aware of how you are using this time and what you are focusing on. - The benefits of having this time to heal and grow. “Isolation is the gift. All the others are a test of your endurance, of how much you really want to do it. And, you'll do it, despite rejection and the worst odds. And it will be better than anything else you can imagine. If you're going to try, go all the way. There is no other feeling like that. You will be alone with the gods, and the nights will flame with fire. You will ride life straight to perfect laughter. It's the only good fight there is.” - ― Charles Bukowski, Factotum
***IMPORTANT EPISODE*** Listen to this short segment where we discuss the importance of staying strong together in this given time. . "The birth of a man is the birth of his sorrow. The longer he lives, the more stupid he becomes, because his anxiety to avoid unavoidable death becomes more and more acute. What bitterness! He lives for what is always out of reach! His thirst for survival in the future makes him incapable of living in the present." - CHUANG TZU
On this weeks episode listen to the destructive effects of guilt. We discuss the nature of guilt and the ways to overcome it to re-establish a more meaningful and peaceful relationship with yourself. "People tend to dwell more on negative things than on good things. So the mind then becomes obsessed with negative things, with judgments, guilt and anxiety produced by thoughts about the future and so on." - Eckhart Tolle
Listen to our new episode on Compassion! We discuss the various benefits of compassion for humanity as well as it being linked to your true nature. “It is a lack of love for ourselves that inhibits our compassion toward others. If we make friends with ourselves, then there is no obstacle to opening our hearts and minds to others.” Anonymous
On this week’s episode we discuss the effects of ANGER! Listen to the various biological and psychological effects of the poison called Anger and the ways to battle it. Listen to Raj also reference the classic yogic texts in regards to Anger. "Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured." - Mark Twain
On this episode we discuss the significance of gratitude and the great impact it can have on your life. “He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.” – Epictetus
Learn the nature behind habits and how you can achieve your New Year's Resolutions. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit - Aristotle
On this episode we discuss the power of belief and the different ways belief affects your life. "Because one believes in oneself, one doesn't try to convince others. Because one is content with oneself, one doesn't need others' approval. Because one accepts oneself, the whole world accepts him or her" - Lao Tzu.
On this episode we discuss the wisdom behind love and the ways to establish deeper and richer relationships with all beings starting with yourself. "You are loved just for being who you are, just for existing. You don't have to do anything to earn it. Your shortcomings, your lack of self-esteem, physical perfection, or social and economic success - none of that matters. No one can take this love away from you, and it will always be here." Ram Dass
On this episode we discuss the nature of our identity according to Eastern Philosophy. "Ego is just like dust in the eyes. Without clearing the dust, we can’t see anything clearly, so clear the ego and see the world" - Buddha
On this episode the hosts discuss the true meaning and practice of happiness.
On this episode we cover stress, the effects of stress on the body and mind as well as the different methods to overcome stress.
On this episode we discuss the two elements known as the conscious and subconscious mind. Want to understand your old habits and the patterns of your mind? Give this a listen!
Welcome to Walk to Life! This is a podcast hosted by siblings Raj and Kiran. This is a brief introduction on Walk to Life explaining our vision.