4/26/23

• Recap: Self-confidence as exhibited by the story of Prahalad and His relationship with His father- He exhibits great integrity in doing what is right even knowing that the immediate consequences may be severe
• Whatever we input into our personality- contributes to how our mind is shaped-we must be diligent and purposeful with what we consume
• How do we do this? input inspiring content- learn about the lives of inspiring people
• Watched an episode of Upanisad Ganga, the theme of which is dharma + integrity
• Dharma: all about developing virtues- the ability to follow through with what we believe to be right
• We must master the ability to do what is right despite what our likes and dislikes tell us to do
• In the hierarchy of virtues- Truth is the pinnacle- the most important
• When we are committed to doing what is right, all other virtues follow
• The takeaway from the episode of Upanisad Ganga: only good results from adhering to the Truth even when it is difficult in the present
• Dharma is the pillar- that which supports moral ideas for a society such that everything runs smoothly and thus we move together towards Joy
• Whenever we live a life of integrity, we follow through this strengthens our ability to concur our likes and dislikes
• How can we do this? Make a schedule, plan out our days
• Person A can move forward without a plan and just hoping to get through everything they have on their plate, Person B can have the exact same responsibilities as Person A but Person B plans out their responsbilities. However, the difference is that when we make a plan ahead of time and stick to it, we make a habit of following through on what we intended to complete
• If we can make these small wins, this will build genuine self-confidence such that we can face anything and overcome any challenge