​My Favourite Spiritual Definitions & Equations ~ Nithya Shanti

(Compiled by Nithya Shanti) Here is a collection of some of ​my favourite spiritual definitions and equations. A few of these are inspired by teachers like Byron Katie (BK), Ajahn Brahm (AB), Brian Tracy (BT), Jack Canfield (JC) a​nd the Ancient Greek (G) and Sufi Traditions (S). The rest are either my own or from …

“I’m not your friend,the pencil snapped. I hate you”…

The pencil sat silently on the desk, lines of words flowing from its tip. Each stroke looked bold, yet every so often, hesitation crept in, leaving behind crooked letters and misplaced thoughts. The eraser, watching quietly, finally whispered, “You seem troubled.” The pencil frowned. “I wish you’d stop interfering. Every time I try to write, …

The Difference Between a Teacher and a Guru

1. A teacher takes responsibility for your growth.A Guru makes you responsible for your growth. 2.A teacher gives you things you do not have and require.A Guru takes away things you have and do not require. 3. A teacher answers your questions.A Guru questions your answers. 4. A teacher requires obedience and discipline from the …