About a third of Americans are not getting enough sleep, going by CDC data, and this is increasing cardiovascular and obesity-related risks among the population. A European Heart Journal study, based on data from 21 countries, found that those who slept less than 6 hours had 10% higher risk of death by stroke or heart
October, 01 2020
Cortisol is called the stress hormone. Our body was originally meant to release a hormone called cortisol in response to dangerous stimuli and to prepare our body as part of our fight or flight response. When used for that specific goal, it serves a great purpose. But the release of cortisol, in response to stress,
September, 01 2020
Have you really wondered what causes a certain illness to manifest? When flu is in the air, not every single person gets infected by it, even though the virus is widespread. Or if a place is too polluted, some people are more resilient while others fall sick just by landing there. Apart from the obvious
February, 08 2019
Yogi Alert! What keeps you from being boundlessly happy, unconditionally joyful, peaceful and alert? Are you really who you think you are in your mind? What is the nature of this mind? Would you like to befriend your mind? Here in this invaluable, extraordinary yet succinct commentary, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a global humanitarian
August, 24 2018
Often an over indulgence here or a holiday out of the routine there causes guilt. Other times, guilt is caused by actions we engage in that do not meet our moral or ethical standards. But how does guilt affect our consciousness and how much does it really help us? Here in this week’s wisdom blog,
July, 27 2018
“All of one’s life is spent in preparing to be happy someday in the future,” says the global humanitarian and spiritual master, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, who founded the International Association For Human Values, “It is like making a bed all night, but having no time to sleep. How many minutes, hours and days
June, 19 2018
Beginning today, we bring you weekly notes of spiritual wisdom to get you through the week’s highs and lows with an unshakable smile and steadiness of spirit! Expect each post to be filled with practical, essential, simple yet deeply transcendental commentary by globally revered spiritual master, humanitarian and a voice for peace and diversity,Gurudev Sri Sri
March, 17 2018 Audrey Hepburn, one of the greatest and most glamorous actresses to have ever lived, said ‘I believe happiest girls are the prettiest girls’…..profound and probably holds true for every human being, irrespective of age, gender or class. Considering this truth, then why is it that we have this habit of postponing happiness, while each of
January, 03 2018
There are many benefits of acknowledging our limited understanding of the nature of universe and existence. What are they? Know it from this commentary by one of the most loved and respected global spiritual leaders of our time, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Founder of the International Association For Human Values, that evokes a sense
July, 05 2017
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