Author: Gurmukh Singh
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The 48-hour Framework
In our journey toward personal growth and self-improvement, it’s consistency that’s celebrated as the standard. Yet, the quest for that perfect consistency can sometimes feel daunting, leaving us feeling disheartened or even prompting us to step back from our goals. The universe’s inevitable twists and turns can make this pursuit even more challenging. So remember,…
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The Dance of Destiny and Sangat
Part 1 Have you ever felt an invisible thread pulling you towards someone? How about steering you away? There’s a subtle art to noticing who we’re drawn to – those who spark inspiration, present a challenge, or offer us encouragement. It requires nurturing, an acute sense of awareness, and practicing being present. “Show me your…
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The Tiger and the Goat
Embracing Folklore in Psychology Growing up, my ears weren’t filled with Indian Folkfore but rather with the stories of the Sikh Gurus, other legendary Sikhs, and their numerous sacrifices that echoed within my communal spaces. The narratives were rich with courage, integrity, and selflessness, and they laid the groundwork for my understanding of the world’s…
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The Phantom of potential
Part 1: Ever Think About Death? That encounter, that interaction, that acceptance of…well, the end. Life’s journey is like a fleeting moment, just a blink in the vastness of time. And at its core? The inevitable: death and the encounter that might lie beyond. Ever since I can remember, I’ve had this gift—or maybe it’s…
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Rediscovering Self-Care
Embracing the Paradox A German-American poet/writer whose life was riddled with controversy, alcoholism, violence, and abuse reminded me of self-care. Ironic? Not really. Let’s get into it. As the universe would have it, an old friend reminded me of a Bukowski quote that goes “Some lose all mind and become soul, insane. Some lose all…
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The Conformist Armour
Disrupt the Mental System Whether we realize it or not, we are bound by invisible shackles – mental, emotional, and societal systems that dictate how we think, feel, and behave. Left unchecked, these forces may impose limiting beliefs that shape our thoughts, feelings, and actions to conform with our environment. This blog is part of…
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