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Looking beyond the gift: The sacrifices that hold families together
As the New Year approaches, attention turns to celebration and gifts. Yet families are sustained not by perfection, but by sacrifice. Caregiving, difficult conversations, and honest vulnerability reveal the invisible emotional labor that holds relationships together. In this season, patience, presence, and compassion become the most enduring gifts. Read more
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Lessons I carry into the new year: healing, illness, inner expansion
Illness, grief, and uncertainty reshaped my life this year, stripping away resolutions and achievements and asking a deeper question: what truly matters when the body falters and the heart is stretched open? Read more
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Why peace and compassion are essential for humanity today
In a world fractured by conflict, fear, and inequality, peace and compassion stand as humanity’s most powerful tools to heal divisions, restore dignity, and build a more harmonious future in 2026. Read more
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Connect to the Divine, not the wine
The author shares her journey from the numbing cycle of social drinking to the clarity of meditation. Discover how to relax without alcohol, heal without numbing, and reclaim your inner alertness this New Year. Read more
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Finding universal love in the teachings of all sages
In a world fractured by belief and identity, the teachings of Christ, the Buddha, Guru Nanak, and Sri Aurobindo converge on one luminous truth: love is not sentiment but consciousness in action. This reflective exploration traces how service, compassion, oneness, and spiritual evolution together shape a timeless path toward universal love and inner freedom. Read more
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Everyday mental health challenges: Symptoms, and coping strategies
Mental well-being is shaped by daily experiences, not just major life events. A closer look at the routine pressures and emotional patterns that influence mental health offer insight into challenges many people silently carry. Read more
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Learning to live by learning to die
A profound, unsettling, and deeply necessary text for anyone navigating mortality, meaning, and the unvarnished truths of spiritual life. Read more
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The quaintest meditation room in the world is at…
Yes, unbeknown to most, there is a Meditation Room tucked away in the UN complex in New York. Eschewing any religious-spiritual object or motif, what it does have takes you by surprise. All the same, it is a ‘Room of Quiet’ with a history. Read more
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Mud to magic: Finding the unchanging center with meditation
On the eve of UN World Meditation Day, three seekers from different parts of the world share how the simple act of “sitting” becomes a powerful tool for survival, self-discovery, and rising above the chaos of a changing world. Read more
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I am Christian—I also practice and teach yoga
Born Catholic, the author feels at home in other faith traditions, which all share the message of love, compassion, hope, and connection to the Divine Source. A Christmas special from Lotus. Read more
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To fly like angels, light up and lighten up
Angels are serving the world with pure spiritual thoughts that heal and uplift. Meditation and pure thoughts can transform the soul into a living angel. A Christmas special. Read more
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Diverse voices share gratitude, dharma, and dreams at Thanksgiving
Media leaders, community figures, and an inspirational teen discuss AI, faith, and unity at luncheon presented by ALotusInTheMud.com. Read more
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Yakub Mathew’s book draws out the spiritual light of the Maha Kumbh
In his debut book ‘Seeking The Infinite’, the New York banker looks past the crowds of 660 million to reveal a universal message of oneness, love, and interfaith harmony. Read more
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Why peace remains elusive: Beyond democracy and reason
Political systems and logic have failed to stop war. The solution requires a fundamental shift in human consciousness. A few thousand meditating individuals can help. Read more
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When the battle is inside: Gita’s message is spot on for finding peace today
In a world wired for chaos, your quiet strength Is not gone—it’s just drowned out by noise. Read more
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