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Are We Taking Care of Each Other?
She integrates scientific and literary thinking, and is especially interested in multisensory imagery and emotions.
Practices for Human Flourishing
In a 2-part series, VASCO GASPAR will share different methodologies and approaches to human flourishing, to help us realize our potential for goodness and compassion, and understand the interconnectedness we share with each other and the world.
Where Attention Goes, Energy Flows!
SRIRAM RAGHAVENDRAN remembers a childhood incident that helped him understand how we perceive pain and suffering, and how we can unlock our potential.
Make a Difference: Volunteer and Serve
Dear friends, Many people, both young and old, tell me how they are feeling helpless and hopeless with the constant news of disasters, wars, and the environmental impacts of human behavior on our beloved Earth.
THE KITE OF AFFECTION
This is a story by MUNSHI PREMCHAND (1880-1936) about two brothers. Munshi was one of the most popular writers and social activists of India, who wrote poignant stories about the exploitation of the vulnerable and of disadvantaged communities. SARA BUBBER has translated the story from Hindi into English and added an activity to go with it.
The Diverse Faces of the buddha
JOSH BULRISS is the professional photographer behind The Buddha Project, an initiative capturing unique Buddha imagery across the world. In this photo essay, Josh maps out Buddha’s influence in history, spirituality, art, and culture, a testament to the universality of Buddhism.
How Can One Person Make a Difference
ERIN SHULTZ shares the experiment she has been doing to create a more sustainable lifestyle. It involves small, manageable changes that still make a difference, especially once they become everyday habits.
The Heart Can Do Amazing Things
MICHAEL H. RICHARDSON explores the idea of caring both caring \"about\" and caring \"for\" people and things. He challenges us to look to the heart for the solutions to both our own personal issues and also the big questions facing humanity today.
That Ol' Devil Competition
NOELLE STERNE tackles the most uncomfortable of emotions, envy and jealousy, and how competition with others can either cripple us or force us to try a more positive and enlightened approach.
A Child's Destiny
ANISH DAVE reflects on parenting, and how the responsibility of a parent is to lay the foundation for their children to carve their own destiny.
Why Wake the Witch? Every Hour of SLEEP counts
STANISLAS LAJUGIE offers us some very clear research on sleep hygiene, explains why it's important to get a restful night's sleep, and definitely convinces us that it's not a good idea to miss a few hours.
Solving Problems
DR ICHAK ADIZES experiments with exposure therapy, facing his shadows, and learning how to tackle the negative habits he wants to change and the problems he wants to solve.
The World Shifts When You Shift
HEATHER MASON is the Founder and Director of The Minded Institute, a professional yoga therapy training organization. She is also the recipient of four master's degrees. She is interviewed by RUBY CARMEN on the simplicity and strength of coming back to the mind, body, and spirit through yoga, and how her own yoga practice has changed her life.
THE MIND-BODY CONNECTION
SAT BIR SINGH KHALSA, Ph.D. has been an instructor of Kundalini Yoga since 1973, and conducted research on yoga since 2001 on insomnia, chronic stress, anxiety-related disorders, and in workplace and public school settings. He works with the International Association of Yoga Therapists as scientific director for the annual Symposium on Yoga Research and as editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Yoga Therapy. He is medical editor of the Harvard Medical School Special Report Introduction to Yoga, and chief editor of the medical textbook The Principles and Practice of Yoga in Health Care. He is interviewed by VICTOR KANNAN of Heartfulness Institute about the intersection of yoga and well-being.
Back to Basics
ELIZABETH DENLEY explores the idea of back to basics, and in the process offers some simple ways to support the fundamental rights of everyone on planet Earth.
Ground Yourself
DAAJI invites you to start the year with two simple grounding exercises that will bring you both focus and joy as 2024 dawns.
Remembrance
KALYANI ADUSUMILLI shares her personal experiences of remembrance, and the relationship between the past and the present. Through some painful experiences, she has learned how to have a positive focus, and not remain trapped in the past.
Indigenous and Indoor Plants in Biophilia
SRAVAN BANDA is an architect with a strong awareness of Nature and its role in building. He shares some thoughts on the importance of indigenous plants and local biodiversity in creating designs and environments, and the benefits of indoor plants.
From Period Poverty to Period Dignity
ISHU SHIVA is revolutionizing daily life for many women in India by giving them access to menstrual health using safe and sustainable practices and products. KARISHMA DESAI interviews Ishu about how she is removing the stigma around menstruation, is liberating women from taboos, and is promoting healthy practices.
How the Buddha Brought Us Together
JOSH BULRISS is a traveling photographer. Before heading to Thailand for the Buddha Project, he had no idea that he would find a soulmate for his travels. This is the story of Josh and Tara, entwined with photography and the Buddha.
Access Your Full Potential 6 Questions with TANYA MANIKTALA
TANYA MANIKTALA is an award-winning Indian actress. We asked Tanya about the people, places, and things that help her feel grounded in herself.
Innovation and Talent
DR. ICHAK ADIZES explores the benefits of mutual trust and respect in creating a conducive environment at work for encouraging innovation and retaining talented employees.
How Does Meditation Help?
ROSALIND PEARMAIN explores the reasons we meditate, and how they evolve over time. As we expand our awareness, we move from the mundane to the sublime, and experience more of our humanity and our inner Being.
ETERNAL JOURNEY
PIERRE RAVAN is interviewed by ELIZABETH DENLEY about the launch of his new brand, Eternal Journey, starting with 3 exquisite perfumes designed to keep you in tune with the natural rhythms of the day.
Remembrance Made Simple
DAAJI explains a simple way to bring the states of consciousness received in meditation into daily life, creating a state of inner remembrance, which eventually becomes constant remembrance.
Inner Flowering
ACHARYA SHREE VARMA comes from a lineage of Ayurvedic doctors who have been practicing for over four centuries. In part 2 of an interview by MARION MARCEAU from the Heartfulness Yoga Academy, he goes into more depth about the Ayurvedic approach to mental health.
Skin Health
DR. PRASAD VELUTHANAR shares some simple Ayurvedic tips for beautiful skin, focusing on the oils and herbs Ayurveda uses to promote healthy skin.
Accept Yourself and Others
DAAJI explores the challenging topic of acceptance for ourselves, others, and situations. He offers us 3 simple practices to develop the habit.
5 Easy Tips for Mindful Parenting
KAJAL GUPTA shares her experience of first-time parenting, and how it has opened her awareness and helped her grow.
ART, HEALING, & Slowing Down
SIDDHARTHA V. SHAH has been promoting art as a means of community engagement and social responsibility throughout his professional career. Recently he took up the role of Director of the Mead Art Museum, Amherst College, Massachusetts, and talks with VANESSA PATEL about how he is expanding his vision in this new college environment.