The only choice - Rishi Dass
In an earlier post, I wrote about having quiet meals without listening, reading, or watching something. These are just some of the ways we distract ourselves. Then, there are notifications,...
Your best friend - Rishi Dass
There is no such thing as “detachment”. There is only attachment to the temporary — ideas, beliefs, opinions, people, things, experiences. As long as there is attachment, there is agony...
Of saints and kings - Rishi Dass
There is no difference between the lifestyle of saints (ascetics) and kings. One lives a life of renunciation (less), while the other lives a life of extravagance (more). Both scarcity...
The daily commute - Rishi Dass
I came across a social media post talking about avoiding mental silence by doing things to prevent boredom. The examples they shared included listening to music while working, scrolling while...
There’s nothing to do - Rishi Dass
When a thought alone can make you feel good or not, can you trust it? When something doesn’t feel right inside, you are tempted to “do” things outside to fix...
Relief or cure? - Rishi Dass
Most people seek relief from their emotional and mental struggles rather than a permanent cure. This is why they seek therapy — short-term relief over long-term cure. While the former...
Quiet meals - Rishi Dass
When was the last time you ate a quiet meal? That means you fully savored the meal without listening, reading, or watching something. If you’re like most people, you probably...
