Transform, Transcend & Grow

When you reflect or meditate, focusing your attention inward, the overwhelming flood of thoughts that clutter the mind begins to dissipate. In this space of quiet awareness, peace and clarity emerge. You transcend the constant chatter of the mind, and your intellect begins to reveal your true nature. As your awareness deepens, aspects of your individuality that were once obscure come to the surface. In this meditative state, your intellect starts unfolding deeper truths, bringing awareness to profound questions about your existence: Who are you, really? What does it mean to live a meaningful and fulfilling life? This process echoes the teachings of ancient wisdom traditions, where the journey inward is often described as a path of self-realization. In the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna tells Arjuna that when the mind is steady and focused, one can discern their higher self, beyond the limitations of the ego and intellect. The intellect illuminates doubts, helping us navigate life’s dilem...

In response to my recent blog on rediscovering the self, one reader raised a compelling question: While the concept of self-discovery is widely understood, how does it specifically enhance Emotional Intelligence (EI)? If EI is indeed a part of our individuality, what role does the process of self-discovery play in nurturing or expanding it? At first glance, this may seem like a simple query, but it’s actually a profound one—one that invites us to explore how self-awareness and the unfolding of our true nature can directly influence the emotional and relational capacities that define EI. To answer this question, it is crucial to first understand what individuality truly means. Individuality refers to the true, unique essence of who you are—the deep, unchanging core that exists beyond external roles and social conditioning. It is the authentic self, the "real you," which remains constant regardless of the circumstances or the masks you wear. Individuality is the expression of...

I have observed that many people struggle to spend time with themselves. They equate solitude with loneliness and find it unsettling. Instead of embracing stillness, they turn to distractions—endless scrolling, binge-watching, or constant socializing—to avoid being alone with their thoughts. When they attempt to connect with their inner self, fear often takes over. Self-awareness can be unsettling because it reveals their true individuality—an essence that often contrasts sharply with the personality they project to the world. This discomfort arises from an imbalance between who they truly are and the life they are living and presenting. Yet, resistance to change keeps them anchored in their comfort zone, clinging to the life they find familiar. The mask they’ve grown accustomed to wearing becomes their refuge, even as it keeps them from their authentic self. But as the Upanishads teach, "As a man thinks, so he becomes." True growth begins when we dare to turn inward and r...