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Jan. 14—But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified. — I Corinthians 9:27 Self-discipline is an important skill ...

Discipline and willpower are vital ingredients for accomplishing our goals and leading a fulfilling life. However, strengthening these qualities can be a challenging endeavor. Fortunately, there are ...

Come the onset of adolescence (around ages 9 - 13), the young person breaks the boundaries of childhood to create more room to grow because he or she doesn't want to be defined and treated as "just a ...

In a world that measures success in followers, wealth and authority, the words of Lao Tzu feel almost rebellious: “Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power.” Written more than ...

Living in such a fast-paced world can have its negative effects—some days more than others. On those tough days, it feels as though the world has gotten up and moved on without you, all while you ...

The Bhagavad Gita teaches that individuals must elevate themselves through their own minds, as the mind is both friend and ...

Mwanandeke Kindembo is known as a contemporary philosophical and spiritual voice whose reflections explore the relationship between consciousness, embodiment and inner freedom. His ideas often bridge ...

In both cases self-discipline advances or protects what you believe is in your best interests. It takes self-discipline, for example, for the college student, after a late night out, to get himself up ...