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The Goddess of Madurai and her temple
This spectacular temple is a sacred place of pilgrimage for Hindus the world over. The hallways and chambers are crowded from dawn to dusk, filled with pilgrims eager for darshan (sight) of the Goddess Meenakshi in the sanctum sanctorum. Pilgrims come to offer prayers, to have wishes fulfilled, to atone for misdeeds or simply to offer their love to the Goddess for Her presence in their lives. Th...
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Dec 12, 2013 3 MINUTES READ
Respecting your elders...including the cows
Chidambaram is an ancient pilgrimage place where for thousands of years pilgrims have come to discover their higher Self. Even the famed yogi, Patanjali, visited here and worshiped God in the form of Nataraja (Hindu god Siva in his aspect of dance). Chidambaram is one of my fav
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Dec 11, 2013 2 MINUTES READ
Spirituality in the Centennial State
Last weekend, December 6-8, we traveled to the great state of Colorado for five speaking engagements. Though it proved to be a particularly freezing weekend as far as the weather was concerned, the welcome from the Eagle, Avon and Boulder communities was warm and inviting. The
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Dec 9, 2013 2 MINUTES READ
Selfless love in Chidambaram
One of the most powerful parts of our South Indian Spiritual Adventure is our trip to the orphanage in Chidambaram. Located just a few minutes outside the center of town, the orphanage is a true place of nurturing, good will, and infectious love. The orphanage provides shelter,
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Dec 6, 2013 Remembering Nelson Mandela
A true hero in so many ways, Nelson Mandela is someone that has always inspired me. Sharing two of his quotes that always inspire me to strive for the best.
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Dec 5, 2013 Mind, energy and the power of really wanting something
On Monday in London, I sat down with a dear friend, Alex Ikonn, for an informal conversation about the mind, energy and the power of really wanting something. Here's the video of that conversation, where I offer a brief summary of how I understand awareness and concentration, plu
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Nov 29, 2013 1 MINUTE READ
On a boat with EO Hamburg
Earlier this week I conducted an all day workshop with the Hamburg chapter of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO). It was my second event with the EO Hamburg chapter. I first spoke to them in October last year. That event was well received by the members and they decided to in
