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List three books that have had an impact on you. Why?

Books have a way of leaving imprints on our lives, sometimes subtly, sometimes profoundly. Three books I read years agoKundalini: The Evolutionary Energy in Man by Gopi Krishna, Mindfulness in Plain English by Henepola Gunaratana, and Freedom Road by Howard Fasthave stayed with me, each sparking a different kind of awakening. 1. Kundalini: The Evolutionary Energy in Man by Gopi KrishnaI picked up this book in 2014, and it launched me into a year-long exploration of spiritual discovery. Gopi Krishna’s raw, almost unbelievable account of his accidental journey to higher consciousness through yogic breathing gripped me. His story begins with a joltpractices meant to calm the mind instead unleash a torrent of physical and mental challenges. The vivid descriptions of his struggles, paired with the eventual transcendence, were both cautionary and inspiring. It’s a book that doesn’t just narrate but challenges you to question the boundaries of human potential. For… List three books that have had an impact on you. Why?

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What do you complain about the most?

I have spent yearsdecades, evencomplaining about things that get under my skin. The list of what I complain about is long, but some top contenders include: But as time has passed, I’ve come to a simple realization: You cannot change the world. You can, however, change how you respond to it. Not to appease these frustrating forces, but for your own peace of mind. My current approach? ✅ Avoid these characters and situations whenever possible.✅ If avoidance isn’t an option, keep communication to a bare minimum.✅ Stay engaged in meaningful, productive activities rather than dwelling on negativity. It’s not about giving up; it’s about choosing battles that are actually worth fighting. And honestly? Life feels lighter this way.

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Think about the past or the future

My thoughts often wander between the past or the future, depending on what sparks them. An old grievance may pull me into the past, while anxiety about what lies ahead often has me pondering the future. But then, as life loves to do, reality steps in with an unexpected curve-ball, and I’m brought back to the present. Life has a way of reminding me that the past is long gone, slipping further away with every passing second. Its only value lies in the lessons it leaves behindlessons to remember, not to dwell on. As for the future? It’s shrouded in mystery, a realm we can’t predict or control. Why waste precious moments worrying about it? What we truly have is the present. This fleeting, ever-changing moment is ours to embrace. So let’s cherish it, make the most of it, and live fully in the now.