The Planet Was There Before Us and Will Be There After Us

DAAJI shares how caring for Mother Earth begins with eliminating thought pollution from the mind and nurturing the attitudes of love and reverence. When love and reverence are there, will we intentionally hurt anyone or anything, especially our Mother Earth?

Join the Peace Games

WILLIAM URY is an author, anthropologist, and one of the world's leading negotiators and mediators. He has spent his life building bridges in conflict situations and teaching other people how to do the same. His book, Getting to Yes, is a worldwide bestseller, translated into thirty-five languages. This is part 3 of an interview conducted by GUILA CLARA KESSOUS and JULIAN PÉLABÈRE on the occasion of the 2021 United Nations and NERA Humanity Prize, which was awarded to William for his efforts in promoting innovative thinking to change the world for a better future, to help us better understand what is negotiation, and how we can all live together for a better life, a better future.

A STORY OF Everlasting Love

V. RAMAKANTHA retells the legend of Savithri and Satyavan, which is centered around the Banyan tree, also known as the Tree of Life in India. The story is accompanied by a beautiful mural by the German artist, CHRISTIAN MACKENTANZ.

Create Happiness Now

This month, DAAJI recommends three happiness habits. He also shares wisdom from the Bhagavad Gita, and from modern writers, to inspire us with confidence and help us on our way toward lasting happiness.

Sounds True

Tami Simon is the founder of the multimedia, 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 very first organizations to operate along genuinely integral principles, with the emphasis on "multiple bottom lines" of purpose, profit, people, and planet. Here she speaks with Emilie Mogensen about the origins of Sounds True, and her own journey of disseminating spiritual wisdom.

Why Structure First?

Dr. Ichak Adizes is an expert in change management for organizations. Here he shares his experience of how to bring new strategy into an organization by first meeting the organization where it is at, honoring the existing structure and personnel, and building new strategy collaboratively.

Why We Need Negotiation

William Ury is an author, anthropologist, and one of the world's leading negotiators and mediators. He has spent his life building bridges in conflict situations and teaching other people how to do the same. His book, Getting to Yes, is a worldwide best seller, and is translated into thirty-five languages. In part 2 of his interview by Guila Clara Kessous, William speaks about what causes conflict, how men and women bring different qualities to negotiation, and how conflict resolution has evolved.

SAMBA

FABIO KOEHLER is an artist and a musician who has been living away from his native Brazil for over six years. Here he shares the joy of samba and describes how people from all cultures have danced and made music to connect with life, transform pain into happiness, and come together in community.

Love animates the World

CHARLOTTE DUFOUR is a veteran in the fields of international cooperation and sustainable food systems. Here she is interviewed by KALPANA SAI of the Heartfulness Institute about the role of Yoga and spirituality in mental health and wellness. She shares some solutions for a world that seems more anxious and disconnected than ever

Live Life the Best You Can

FOUR ARROWS, aka DON TRENT JACOBS, Ph.D., Ed.D., is the author of numerous books, peerreviewed articles, and chapters on applications of the Indigenous Worldview as a proven solution to our existential world problems. Former Director of Education at Oglala, Lakota College, and currently professor at the School of Educational Leadership for Change at Fielding Graduate University, his academic work, spiritual life, and social/ecological justice activism have received international recognition. In part 3 of this series, he speaks with JUDITH NELSON from the Heartfulness Institute about how to work with worldviews and be the best person you can be.

Discover your TRUE NATURE

SAMUEL EISZELE explores the depths of happiness, reminding us that happiness and suffering coexist, and that true happiness is about intentions, integrity and innateness.

HAPPINESS IN AN Interconnected World

A common piece of advice is, "Don't let your happiness depend on others." KARISHAM KARA, a college student in South Africa, recognizes that as much as we strive to be independent we are inevitably interconnected and need one another to thrive and survive. Here she offers 8 tips to find happiness while balancing independence and interdependence.

What Is the Future of Management? Part 2

"On the International Day of Peace, September 21, 2021, Dr. Ichak Adizes shared his experience on the future of management with members of the Heartfulness Institute, USA. In part 2, he highlights the need for differences, integration, and complementary teams based on mutual trust and respect."

Vulnerable Leaders

"Scott Shute is a pioneer in creating workplace mindfulness programs and advancing the discussion around compassion at work. He is at the intersection of the workplace and ancient wisdom traditions, blending his experience as a Silicon Valley executive with his lifelong practice and passion as a wisdom seeker and teacher. In his recent role at LinkedIn, Scott was the Head of Mindfulness and Compassion programs. He is the author of the highly acclaimed book, The Full Body Yes: Change Your Work and Your World from the Inside Out. In part 2 of this interview with Emilie Mogensen, he explores vulnerability as a leadership quality, expanding consciousness, and wisdom practices at work."

Life Around Us Is a Hologram

"Dr. Zach Bush inspires us with hope for the future, and the paradigm shift that is happening right now. He reminds us to focus on beauty, and our capacity to hold the light."

Everything You Need Is Already Within You

"Nate Morell celebrates the healing beauty of the dawn and a beautiful sunrise. Through this connection with nature, he also discovers the purpose of our human existence."

Annadata Suraksha Abhiyaan

"A tailor-made insurance initiative to financially secure farmers and growers against farming risks."

When Social Media Becomes an Obligation

Rachel Nelson works in marketing and social media. And yet here she challenges the way it is infiltrating our lives, changing workplace norms, how we see ourselves, and how we live our lives.

Mushroom Biriyani

Venkat Murthy is a hospitality professional, chef, and an educator who trains aspiring student chefs in Sydney, Australia. This year, he will be sharing his favorite Indian recipes with Heartfulness Magazine.

The Beauty of TEAMWORK

RANGA SAI TEJA D. challenges our perception of teamwork by looking at it as an evolutionary imperative, as well as a platform for differences, independence, and sharing a collective vision.

Prepare to MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Do you dream of becoming a positive force and a beacon of hope in your community? What does it take to become that person? The key lies within you. The first step is to prepare yourself – to create an inner state of contentment and steadiness – and this month DAAJI offers a very practical approach to doing just that.

Empowering Young People

Jeremy Gilley is a British director and actor who founded the non-profit organization Peace One Day in 1999. With his signature enthusiasm and humor, in part 2 of this interview, he shares his vision for enabling young people with JUDITH NELSON of the Heartfulness Institute.

Mindful Vulnerability

Scott Shute is a pioneer in creating workplace mindfulness programs and advancing the discussion around compassion at work. He blends his experience as a Silicon Valley executive with his lifelong practice and passion as a wisdom seeker and teacher. In his recent role at LinkedIn, Scott was the Head of Mindfulness and Compassion programs, and he is the author of the highly acclaimed book, The Full Body Yes. Here, he is interviewed by Emilie Mogensen.

What Feels Right for You?-Embracing Difference

Judith Nelson introduces a new series for 2022, which will highlight and explore ways to integrate different perspectives on various topical issues.

Passion and Love for Community

Dr. Prakash Tyagi is the executive director of Gramin Vikas Vigyan Samiti (GRAVIS), an NGO dedicated to working in impoverished rural regions of India, including the Thar desert, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and Bundelkhand. In part 2 of this interview with Kashish Kalwani, he speaks about how things have changed due to the pandemic and the importance of passion and love for community.

You Deserve Bold New Beginnings

Most resolutions fail because they aren't compelling enough. This year, choose goals that keep inspiring you. One treasure trove of inspiration is the Bhagavad Gita, so DAAJI will be sharing this timeless wisdom and offering us practical tools for new beginnings to move forward.

THE ANIMAL-HUMAN CONFLICT

RAJESH MENON is a wildlife photographer and environmental conservationist living in North India. Here he shares some ideas for solutions to the animalhuman conflicts that are apparent in all regions of the world today.

What Makes a Person Attractive?

Dr Ichak Adizes shares his experience on what we find attractive in other people, and the importance of humor in relationships.

I take laughter for granted

MAMATA VENKAT looks back over the last year, which has been full of tragedy, and finds the moments of light and laughter that bring joy and celebration to life.

Love, Non-violence, and Truth

DR. PRAKASH TYAGI is the Executive Director of Gramin Vikas Vigyan Samiti (GRAVIS), an NGO dedicated to working in impoverished rural regions of India, including the Thar Desert, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and Bundelkhand. In part 1 of this interview with KASHISH KALWANI, he speaks about applying the Gandhian principles of love, non-violence, and truth to support communities in need.