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Does reincarnation exist? What are skeptics’ and believers’ takes on reincarnation? In simple terms, reincarnation is the process of a human’s or animal’s soul being transferred to another body after a biological death. Reincarnation is a popular belief among many religions, but the concept isn’t universally accepted due to a lack of scientific evidence. Let’s explore different perspectives on whether or not reincarnation exists.
How should you spend your last years of life? What environments and activities will give you a healthy perspective? In his book Death: An Inside Story, spiritual teacher Sadhguru shares advice on how to overcome the fear of death, how to prepare for death, and how to die well. One aspect of this is the way you spend the last years leading up to your death. Read more for Sadhguru’s insights that might cause you to reevaluate your plans.
If you want to die well, how should you live? What should you avoid at the very end of your life? Dying well isn’t just about your last moments; it’s about the hours, days, and even years before your death. In Death: An Inside Story, spiritual teacher Sadhguru recommends that you practice mindfulness throughout your life, spend your final years in nature, and surrender your individuality as you die. Keep reading for Sadhguru’s advice on how to die well.
Are you prepared to die? What should you do if you hope to experience a “good death” one day? Regardless of your age, death is in your future. That’s not something to dread, but it’s something you can and should prepare for. That’s the view of spiritual teacher Sadhguru, who discusses dying well in his book Death: An Inside Story. Continue reading for Sadhguru’s insights on how to prepare for death.
How do some people unwittingly invite death? Where is the only safe place on the planet? Why should you postpone your meals by 10 minutes? Someday, you’re going to die. This is an obvious, unavoidable fact of life—yet almost everyone in modern society has implicitly agreed to ignore it. According to spiritual teacher Sadhguru, this reluctance to acknowledge death leads to enormous and unnecessary suffering. Read on for several Death: An Inside Story quotes that will give you a good sense of the book’s ideas.
Do you think about death, or do you pretend it’s not an inevitability? Is embracing the reality of death a better approach than ignoring it? If you avoid thinking about death, you’re in the majority. Most people today ignore death because it’s not fun to think about. But, Sadhguru argues that this avoidance leads to suffering. Read more to learn why you should accept death, acknowledging its inevitability in a measured way.
Want to know how to be grounded? What are the key elements of groundedness? Learning how to be grounded requires focusing on six components: accepting reality, living in the present, slowing down, accepting yourself, nurturing relationships, and taking care of your physical health. Once you understand all of these components, you can develop a more grounded mindset. Continue reading for more on how to cultivate groundedness.
Want to learn how to be present in the moment more? How can you focus your energy on the here and now? When you live in the present moment, you’re able to experience life more richly. To achieve this, you should schedule time to focus on tasks, remove potential distractions, and decide which tasks aren’t worth your time at all. Continue reading to learn how to live fully in the present and focus better.
What’s your philosophy of happiness? Is it a goal or simply a byproduct of certain aspects of your life? In Life Worth Living, Miroslav Volf, Matthew Croasmun, and Ryan McAnnally-Linz discuss happiness in the context of your philosophy of life. They explain various perspectives on the role that happiness plays in life. Continue reading to understand these various philosophies and see where your values line up.
What’s material well-being? How do different philosophies define it? In what sense do you have it? Yale professors Miroslav Volf, Matthew Croasmun, and Ryan McAnnally-Linz contend that one component of a good life philosophy is that it promotes material well-being. In their book Life Worth Living, they explain that different thinkers have different standards of material well-being. Keep reading to learn about these intriguing perspectives.