Mindfullness
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Vivekananda – Powerful Techniques to Improve Concentration
Swami Vivekananda repeatedly emphasized that concentration is the key to all knowledge. In his book Raja Yoga, he explained that the difference between an ordinary mind and a powerful one lies mainly in the ability to focus deeply on a single point. To develop this power, Vivekananda outlined several practical techniques that gradually train the… Continue reading
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Vivekananda on the Power of Pratyahara – The Art of Mental Fasting
Why are most of us unable to use 100% of our energies and potential to achieve our goals ? Its lack of concentration. Swami Vivekananda taught that the secret lies in Concentration and the enemy of concentration is Overstimulation. Vivekananda compared the human mind to a monkey – restless by nature. In modern terms, your… Continue reading
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Why Your Mental Noise Isn’t You
We’ve all been there. You post something meaningful on social media and get no response. You make a small mistake at work and spend the next few days replaying it in your head. You receive a bit of criticism and it feels like a punch in the stomach. The usual advice comes quickly. “Just don’t… Continue reading