In this issue

On May 21, we celebrate World Day for Cultural Diversity. We hear from Ichak Adizes on diversity, Elizabeth Denley on the melting pot of her childhood, and Kalyani Adusumilli on East meets West. We also hear from facilitator Charlotte Dufour on managing eco-anxiety, surgeon Abhay Nene on managing back pain, and neuroscientist Thomas Bruhn on life, death, fear, and purpose. Conservationist V. Ramakantha shares some insights into the science and mythology of the mighty Banyan tree, and Sairam Reddy Palicherla describes the potential of hydroponic farming, especially in urban environments. Tami Simon, founder of Sounds True, addresses the path of change, and Daaji offers us some practical tips on how to make wise decisions. 

Learning to Manage Eco-Anxiety

CHARLOTTE DUFOUR is a veteran in the fields of international cooperation and sustainable food systems. In part 3 of her interview with KALPANA SAI of the Heartfulness Institute, she focuses on our relationship with the outside world and the environment.

4 mins

MANAGING Back Pain & Posture

DR. ABHAY NENE is a Spinal Surgeon from Mumbai, India, who has been the recipient of various international awards throughout his career. He is interviewed here by DR. SNEHAL DESHPANDE of the Heartfulness Institute about back pain why, how, and what to do?

8 mins

Life, Death, Fear, and Purpose

THOMAS BRUHN is a physicist at the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies, Potsdam, Germany. He is a researcher and a bridge builder, helping experts and change-makers from all sectors of society to come together to explore the topic of sustainability, listen to each other, and develop solutions.

5 mins

DEVELOP THE HABIT OF Making Great Decisions

DAAJI challenges us to think about how we make decisions, and shows us how a regular meditation practice can lead us to knowing right from wrong, naturally and easily, by listening to the heart and allowing it to guide our choices.

5 mins

What Is Your Path of Change?

Tami Simon is the founder of multimedia platform, Sounds True, and the educational program, The Inner MBA. Tami has grown Sounds True into North America's leading publisher of spoken-word spiritual teachings, and one of the world's first organizations to operate along genuinely integral principles, with the emphasis on "multiple bottom lines" of purpose, profit, people, and planet.

6 mins

On Diversity

DR. ICHAK ADIZES is an expert in change management for organizations. Here he shares some thoughts on why we celebrate diversity, cultural and otherwise.

2 mins

5 Aspects of Cultural Diversity

Elizabeth Denley looks back on her childhood, which kindled an awareness and interest in cultural diversity. She offers some key learnings from those formative years that have helped her to embrace the possibility of humanity coming together in kinship, mutual love and respect.

3 mins

East Meets West

Kalyani Adusumilli grew up in a minority group in the United States, straddling cultures, learning how to fit in, and later learning how to accept the traditions of her heritage. Today, she is watching her children going through the same process, shifting their cultural identity, as they head toward adulthood in the melting pot of a multicultural society.

4 mins

THE TREE OF Life and Fertility

DR. V. RAMAKANTHA shares some insights into the science, history and mythology of the Banyan tree, also known as the Bengal Fig or Indian Fig. The Banyan is one of those mythical trees that has had an important place in the life and history of the people of India since ancient times. It is also home to many species of birds, animals, and epiphytic plants.

7 mins

Hydroponics

SAIRAM REDDY PALICHERLA is one of the founders of UrbanKisaan, creating a sustainable and safe future using hydroponics. They are creating local micro-farms, with a low carbon-footprint, and igniting agri-entrepreneurs to bring positive change for humanity and the planet. Here he speaks with LEAH RICH about the work UrbanKisaan is doing, and Kanha Shanti Vanam as a model for feeding a whole community.

5 mins

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