Often when we are trying to improve and better our lives we primarily focus on the problems all the things we are not so good at. Yes, those things should be addressed, but not at the expense of not knowing your strengths and not having a focus on developing them, as well. You must see the strengths and the good that we are doing alongside the areas we are trying to get better at

It's really imperative, as stated in the nectar of instruction, where the first three favourable items are all about attitude, that we develop a fighting warrior spirit if we want to progress in our spiritual life. Like a mongrel dog attitude of fighting to survive at all costs .. As Prabhupada says in the 10th Canto - You simply have to remain alive in KC in order to inherit the kingdom of God ..

What is the real problem with your problems?

This is a live example of a classic struggling Devotee and how they focus so much on the problems that they have and how the solution is simple

It's so important for the beginners and those in the early stages of Bhakti to understand and to know what their greatest practical assets are that will help them go through their struggles to reach higher levels of Bhakti. What are they? Fortified intelligence and a strong developed & Attitude (EQ). BG 2:14

One of the most essential ingredients necessary for tackling the difficulties of our neophyte journey towards perfection, is to understand how important it is to fortify the intelligence and build emotional resilience. One of the most often overlooked verses of Bhagavad-Gita is Text 14 work Krishna instructs us to tolerate happiness and distress in this world. This is such a deep verse and often we don't understand or think too much about the depth of this important 'attitude' that is crucial for navigating to higher stages of Bhakti

I get this question a lot. What is Thrive in bhakti all about and how can it help me? This podcast and video gives you insight into how Thrive In Bhakti can really help you build a stronger balance in your life materially and spiritually and ultimately assist you in obtaining the goal of bhakti

If you want to save yourself time, energy and minimise your suffering, then it is time to understand the most under utilised resource available to you! And use it! Mentorship and thus Getting Perspective! Yes, but what is the best way to utilise mentorship and what is our expectation? We use this word mentorship all the time but do we understand how to be a mature mentee?

In order to be successful in any arena including spiritual life, you have to conquer the mind. But we conquer the mind, as krishna says, by tolerating the happiness and distress. So how to get better at tolerating happiness and distress? Purposely bring on more uncomfortable situations and build you emotional resilience to tolerate what is going to come anyway. Why not prepare yourself like a Navy Seal and get better at being uncomfortable. Become comfortable with being in uncomfortable well.

Why do we have trouble with commitments and duties? It's because of our thinking. And this thinking has been around a long time. If you want to improve your ability to hold down your vows and commitments, then you need to think in the mode goodness.