In this YA-facilitated study-circle, we continued our conversation about the path towards self-realization guided by Swami. We began with reviewing the last two study-circles on self-confidence and self-satisfaction – the foundation and the walls for building a spiritual life. Swami says that it is absolutely necessary for every individual to search his conscience. He adds that one should essentially have faith in one’s own Atma to be self-confident. Only when one develops self-confidence will they be able to develop peace of mind and experience the satisfaction or Ananda of the Atma. But, can one live in a building with just foundation and walls and no roof? Swami says self-sacrifice is that roof and it cannot be laid without a wall and walls cannot be raised without a foundation. In the study-circle, we had a meaningful discussion about how love is our very nature and sacrifice is an expression of that love. Loving everyone will enable us to sacrifice without any expectation, and with the spirit of oneness and unity with all. In our next YA-facilitated study circle, we will continue our conversation about self-sacrifice and how it can lead to self-realization.