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from weakness to strength
by Sacinandana Swami Question: I know I should choose bhakti, but often I simply can’t. I don’t have the strength to do it. What then?...


MIndful Talking
“Today I practiced mindful talking. I was extremely careful not to say anything to offend anyone. I imagined that each word was showering...


Making Room
So there I was, driving on a five lane highway, a good speed mind you, when a car moseyed up behind me. The driver wasn’t putting a lot...


5 Don't for 2022
“It’s important to let go so we can make room for what’s important.” I came across this quote from a book called Love People, Use Things....


Grateful for the Gifts
As I stand where earth, sea, and sky meet, and watch the sun rise before me, it’s easy to feel the emotion of gratitude. Who am I to be...


The Last 5 days
This Sunday, Nov. 14th, we begin the last 5 days of the sacred month of Kartika. I want you to imagine these are the last 5 days of your...


An Unusual Kartika Vow
By Ananda Vrindavan Devi It’s that time of year again when we get a chance to be intentional about nurturing our relationship with...


Reflections on Kirtana
And excerpt from The Living Name by Sacinandana Swami Srila Prabhupada once said about Kirtana: Your business is not to satisfy the...


The Relationship space
I found the following reflection by Sacinandana Swami very helpful. As always, what sounds easy on paper is not always so easy in action...


32 ways to not chant Japa
by Mahatma das 1. To Do List Japa – Meditating on your to do and shopping lists, sometimes adding and deleting items between mantras....
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