I often look at trees. Some of the greatest ones I’ve seen are the grand Sequoias in the Pacific Northwest. But equally impressive are the ones in my backyard. And the ones that line the wayward country roads. It is not necessarily their age. Or their flowering. Or their size. It is their beautiful […]
We attempt to make meaning out of it. We attempt to shape it into significance. We attempt to adorn it with ideals. We attempt to look into it and find ourselves. We are all such fools. Yet we think we are wonderfully intelligent. We marvel at our cleverness. We believe we understand life. We […]
Religion is the act of gossiping about god. Religion is founded upon only the idea of god. May I tell you a story? There was once a great parade. First came Jesus on a chariot. And millions celebrated and followed after him. Then came Krishna on his chariot and millions celebrated and followed him. […]
Are you comfortable? Stack three pillows behind you. Put up your feet. And spread a blanket over your legs. It’s a bit cold. Let me begin by saying, I Know. I know that things aren’t perfect. I understand they’re not as you would like them to be. I know what’s been happening at work. I […]
You have become too comfortable, dear one. Your entire life, your dreams, your hopes, and your magnificent expectations all reside within the width of a single breath. Take away the breath, and both you and they will vanish. You have hired great architects. You have consulted with great contractors to build your house. Just as […]
It has been said for centuries. It has echoed in the ears of generations. Is it true for you? Do you believe it? Not as some esoteric theory. But in hard practicality. Will Tomorrow Be Unlike Any Other Day You Have Known? Or will it be just like today? You will awake in the […]
I don’t believe in time. With every single client I work with, I work quick. I work NOW. And I push them and drag them and prod them toward the finish line. Quick! You want to live in bliss. You want to make great work. You want to achieve success. You want to be a […]
I will not begin by defining success. There is no need to resort to academics in this matter. For dictionaries report only the meaning of words. Not their significance. The success I am speaking of is the one you have always dreamed of. The success I am speaking of is the image that fills […]
This was an executive with a high post in the financial sector. He contacted me due to an overall unease with his life. He wanted me to help him achieve bliss. He said that if bliss meant more than happiness, then this is what he wanted. This was somewhat of an unusual request. Many […]
Lima writes, Dear Dr. Gupta, I was once a famous singer. I was well-known in my country. But I developed bad arthritis and had trouble making it to my shows. My arthritis was premature. I was only 22 when it came to me. I was not able to do shows for 6 years. I was given […]