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Life Problems And Psychological Difficulties

I am part of a prominently Chinese research group in Singapore, where we usually we go for our group dinner in some very high-end hotel once every couple of months. I donโ€™t get involved with drinking along them, but always after coming back I feel extremely disturbed and pain in my legs even on the next day. Why does it happen and what should I do?๐ŸŒ™๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐Ÿต

Regardless of the reasons behind your experience/observation, one should listen to what your body is telling you. I understand that you cannot possibly avoid the

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I often feel, in my own mind, that I donโ€™t have space for myself. Maybe my question sounds naive, as I am still at the very beginning of my spiritual journey. Iโ€™ve been brought up to always prioritize others, and because of that, it becomes difficult to connect with my own inner voice and find the strength to follow it. What could be a way forward?๐Ÿคซ๐Ÿ‘‚โœจ

Yes this happens to Sattwic oriented persons. They tend to forget about themselves and often become martyrs at the altar of world play. It is

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How can I develop genuine humility instead of forced politeness? How can I stop absorbing othersโ€™ emotional states so intensely? How can I begin to see the other person also as a child of The Mother, especially when I have to continuously work under them and old reactions get triggered repeatedly? And how does one change these inner feelings sincerely rather than only controlling outer behaviour?๐Ÿ™‡๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’ฎ

In any group it is important to know the reason or purpose about why one is joining the group. If it is simply with the

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Is it wise to switch from BCom to an MA and PhD in English to pursue a Teaching career, following one’s Heart’s call over the corporate world, and what specific books or practical steps beyond the syllabus can help build the necessary command of the subject before the March entrance exam? ๐Ÿ“šโœ๏ธ๐ŸŽ“๐ŸŒŸ

It is a good decision and in keeping with your nature and temperament. Read Sri Aurobindo, read other good writers in English, speak in English

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One of my friends and his family have been going through a very tough life for almost 20+ years. It does make me feel sad, but I ask the Divine Grace to be upon that family and let His will be done. So when we hear about people suffering for a long time, especially someone who is a close friend, how should we face this emotionally? ๐Ÿซ‚โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป๐ŸŒท

Suffering is everywhere. There is not a single person who is not suffering one way or another. What is surprising is that human beings hardly

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Sir, I have a question: Whenever I see someone in pain, I help them, believing that perhaps God wants to help them through me. And since my financial situation is not very good, I mostly help them through my own physical effort. Sir, should I not perform this work with this attitude? Please help me, I know nothing about this. ๐Ÿ˜ข๐Ÿซด๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ๐ŸŒท

The impulse to help others can stem from any of the four states, with resultant different effects. Help done under tamas is an unthinking help

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I was recently diagnosed with mild autism after going through the screening for family reasons. I have been following the Mother and Integral Yoga for a few years now. I was suspected of having autism as a child by a Teacher, but the Doctor misdiagnosed it, I think. Instead, I was told I was a gifted child. ๐Ÿ‘ง๐Ÿ˜•๐Ÿฅฒ[โ€ฆ]

I would not label you with autism or for that matter anything else. I have met a few people who are unable to handle excessive

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