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Dandapani’s Blog
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Why Small Choices Matter So Much
In my emails, I spoke about the Scale Effect: how small, consistent acts—grains of sand—can accumulate over time until they tip the scale and create lasting change. This week, I want to continue that thought. The Scale Effect is not inherently positive. It simply is. The scale doesn’t care whether you’re adding grains of discipline or grains of neglect. It tips either way. And once it does, somet...
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Jun 19, 2025 4 MINUTES READ
The Quiet Force That Transforms Everything
Most people think spiritual unfoldment is marked by big breakthroughs. A sudden shift. A mystical experience. A moment of awakening. Sometimes it is. But more often than not, transformation happens slowly—quietly. As a plant lover, I love this quote by Richard Powers—and it’s so
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Jun 13, 2025 4 MINUTES READ
The Daily Structure That Builds a Spiritual Life
Most people think they’re meditating. But they’re not—because they don’t live the life that produces meditation. This quote from my guru, Gurudeva Subramuniyaswami, struck me deeply when I first read it decades ago. It’s stayed with me ever since. And it’s the perfect entry poin
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May 30, 2025 3 MINUTES READ
The One Goal Most People Never Define
Most people never stop to ask themselves: What is the goal of my spiritual life? We set goals for our health, finances, and careers. But when asked about the goal of their spiritual life, most people pause, reach for vague language, or offer something aspirational—but undefined.
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May 24, 2025 5 MINUTES READ
Spiritual Buffet or Spiritual Path?
Last week, I began outlining the framework for living a truly spiritual life and emphasized that the journey begins with clarity—specifically, clarity of philosophy. There is no right or wrong philosophy, but it is essential to understand that they are not the same. They are dist
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May 15, 2025 4 MINUTES READ
The 4 Pillars of a Spiritual Life
A couple of months ago, I returned from guiding a spiritual adventure through Cambodia and Malaysia. The experience was profound—not just for those who joined me, but for me personally. Every journey continues to remind me that a truly spiritual life—one where real progress is ma
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May 2, 2025 4 MINUTES READ
Shape Your Mind Before It Shapes You
Over the past two weeks, we’ve stepped into the unseen—into the subtle realms of the subconscious, learning that time does not heal, and that repetition leaves deep impressions. This week, let’s go deeper—not just to understand the subconscious, but to consciously shape it. We’v
