From August 1st 2021 to August 15th 2021, we are sharing one newsletter each day, summarising each theme of the month covered over the past year. In November 2020, we shared with you tiny newsletters on Sincerity. To know more about the content on the Integral Education Portal, click here.

If you want inspiration to be sincere then read the biographies and stories of those who have been brave enough to follow their inner truths even in the face of great opposition, such as Sri Aurobindo, Baba Amte and Gandhi. Read A Life Sketch of Sri Aurobindo now. Follow us

Last week we saw how observing our mind can help us to develop sincerity. One of the best ways to embed that into our lives is to start a journal. You could try journaling daily for a month. In your journal reflect on any inner justifications you made to yourself

Create a list of situations where you feel insincere. Are there people who you stay quiet around because you are afraid to say what you think, or tasks that drain you of energy? Review this list to see if you can drop any of these situations from your life. Follow

We saw that the key to cultivating sincerity is to look within ourselves in an honest, direct way. We can begin this journey with a very simple practice. Simply ask yourself ‘Why am I doing this practice? Why do I want to cultivate sincerity?’ See what your answer is. Spend

Contemplate How can you be more sincere in your life? Practice of the Week Reflect on the last big decision you made in your life and what your motivation was. When you have an answer, take time to go deeper. Is there anything beneath the surface - fear, ambition, obligation?

Last week we saw it is in our nature to deceive ourselves, but the good news is that we can cultivate sincerity. First we can notice the justifications we give to everything we believe, like and do. Then we can explore whether these beliefs, likings and actions take us closer

Contemplate When you think about the word sincerity what comes to mind. Are there specific images, or sounds or sensations or feelings? Practice of the Week Look for an opportunity to speak from your heart. Pick a person, topic and time that feels safe and where your intentions are good.

Last week we saw why sincerity is important, but what is it? Sincerity means the absence of pretence, deceit or hypocrisy. It goes beyond honesty, requiring earnestness in all you say and feel. It is when there is perfect alignment between one’s thoughts, feelings, words and actions. Sincerity is

Contemplate What is your experience of sincerity so far? When was the last time you encountered it and what happened? Practice of the Week Start an sincerity journal to review whether you made any inner justifications to yourself over the day (or week). Maybe you made an excuse to yourself