Thinking about It

Swamini Supriyananda talks about how our attachments prevent us from seeing things or people for what they are. Our ultimate attachment is to our body, and to who we think we are. We learn that we are nothing but infinite truth, and that the only obstacle stopping us from being infinite is our attachment - how willing are you to let go?

Have you ever thought about how we are attached to simple things and habits? Swamini Supriyananda talks about how our attachments and habits can blind us and make us do things that are not correct. We learn how to detach from the lower.

This episode talks about the importance of surrounding ourselves with the right kind of people and how much of an impact this can make in our life. Swamini Supriyananda talks about the story of sage Valmiki, one of the most influential sages of India.

Swamini Supriyananda talks about how we associate our identity with our profession or our net worth. She brings to light the concept of disconnecting ourselves from our body, mind and intellect. She so cheerfully tells us how to think about who we really are.

We tend to be attached to things whose importance significantly deplets over time. Only later do we realize that being attached to those things weren't in our best interest after all. Swamini Supriyananda gives us great examples on these things and also tells us what we're trading off for these attachments.

Good things, just like everything else, comes to an end. Every living creature dies. Swamini Supriyananda talks about how to prepare for the inevitable. If death is the destination, she tells us how we should treat the journey.

We tend to use objects for as long as they have a value, and the moment it is worthless, we discard it. Swamini Supriyananda shines light on our inner selfishness and reminds us to keep our higher goal in mind.

What type of king would you be? Swamini Supriyananda vivaciously retells one of his timeless stories: a powerful annecdote reminding us to think about how we we choose to live our lives.

Our lives are uncertain as we don't know what will come next. Everyday the news is filled with natural disasters, political unrest and economic crisis. We see our loved ones suffer through health issues or relationships. Bhaja Govindam keeps reminding us that we don't know what tomorrow holds. The past is gone - so be present in the moment.

Swamini Supriyananda invites us to reflect on some thought provoking questions and leaves us pondering on whether we are preparing ourselves for that which is certain?