New Biology

In the book, The pH Miracle, Dr. Robert Young explains how our modern lives are suffering from imbalance caused by our dietary choices. He also explains how we can easily restore our health, getting the best nutrients and eating a balance diet, by finding the right combination of foods. If you would like to benefit from his exhaustive research, as well as from the works of early pioneers in the field, I highly recommend reading the book.

ECO-ANXIETY

KASHISH KALWANI is a graduate student at Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia. She is also one of the editors of Heartfulness Magazine. She shares some insights on ecoanxiety from her classmates who are undergraduates and graduate students studying the course,\"Climate Change and Society,” taught by Professor Eri Saikawa.

Garden Gifts

ALANDA GREENE extols the benefits and virtues of tending a garden, the elevation of beauty in the work, and the way gardening restores our awareness of our kinship with Nature.

The Minefield of the Mind: helping children make sense of their hearts and minds

DR. HESTER O CONNOR, a clinical psychologist, shares some simple ways to help children know what is going on inside their hearts and minds.

HOPE: ONE PRISONER'S EMANCIPATION

ALISON GRANGER-BROWN lives on Gabriola Island, BC, Canada, and works with indigenous women in the prison system. She shares one woman's story of courage and personal transformation. It is a reminder that even the most marginalized can find their way toward peace and purpose in life.

Entrainment

KARISHMA DESAI introduces the principle of entrainment, and the synchronicity between all things found in nature. She highlights the role of the heart as the entrainer par excellence, and the way to sync the rest of our body with the heart to discover the ultimate entrainment.

Mudras@work

DAAJI shares the yogic practice of mudras, offering a few examples. They are so simple and practical that they are perfect for workplace well-being. They can be done while you are reading an email, in a meeting, or listening to a client or colleague.

5 Imperatives of Delegation

DR. ICHAK ADIZES tackles the challenging topic of good delegation, which is so essential for a healthy work life. He presents 5 principles that help us to achieve both effectiveness and efficiency, as well as supporting the team members to whom we are delegating.

Celebrating Food

DAAJ! share some simple tips on eating well for physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. These ideas also can solve humanity's issues of food security, the environment, and how we re-establish our relationship with planet Earth.

LET NATURE heal you

ELIZABETH DENLEY shares a few simple lifestyle tips to improve overall health and well-being.

Are You Eating for Your Mind, Body, and Soul?

LUKE COUTINHO practices in the space of Holistic Nutrition Integrative Lifestyle Medicine and is the founder of You Care, an online wellness market. He shares some simple wellness tips to help us benefit from the food we eat every day.

We Cannot Do Reconciliation, We Must Be Reconciliation

Lisa Raven is the Executive Director of Returning to Spirit, and a member of the delegation of indigenous leaders who met the Pope to invite him to Canada to apologize for the harms inflicted on generations of indigenous families. Here, she shares what reconciliation means to her. Her organization delivers two, four-day sequential and experiential workshops on reconciliation. You can find out more at https://www.returningtospirit.org/.

Art Therapy for Human Suffering

Guila Clara Kessous, UNESCO Artist for Peace and art therapist, uses drama therapy to help people "let go" of their suffering through a cathartic process. It is a way for people in Rwanda, Bangladesh, Congo, and Afghanistan to find solace. Guila paints the portrait of four people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder who she accompanied to their respective countries. She has also designed a course on "Theatre and Humans Rights" that is taught at Harvard University.

Forests by Heartfulness

SANGEETH PARVATAM is the Program Manager at Forests By Heartfulness. BRENDA NETH interviews him about the development of the programs, and the conservation that is developing at the grassroots level as a result.

ENVIRONMENT, TEAMWORK, AND LEADERSHIP

ANANYA PATEL talks about the evolution of the Gigatonne Challenge, a grass roots environmental movement. She also explores leadership, why teams should sometimes take a pause to connect, and how a sense of responsibility toward the people involved helps her stay focused on the challenges at hand. This is part 2 of her interview with ELIZABETH DENLEY.

Epigenetics and Love in PARENTING

DR. KARISHMA STRETTON is a doctor and medical educator who has focused her attention on parenting. In part 2 of her interview with ELIZABETH DENLEY, she speaks about the psychological development of children, and the role of epigenetics and love.

What makes an Organization Healthy?

DR. ICHAK ADIZES addresses organizational health, effectiveness, and efficiency, using the idea of systems and subsystems. He then explores how the various subsystems can work together to fulfill the purpose of the organization.

The 4 Phases of Community

EMILIE MOGENSEN attended STEVE MACADAM's module as part of The Inner MBA, and she is deeply inspired by his way of building authentic communities. Steve is an MBA from Harvard, a Baker Scholar, and currently an independent director for Louisiana-Pacific Corporation and Valvoline Inc. In part 2 of the series, they explore the 4 phases of building authentic communities.

inform, inspire, engage

JEREMY GILLEY is the founder of Peace One Day. Because of his efforts, September 21 is an annual day of global ceasefire and non-violence. 22 years on, Jeremy is even more passionate about bringing peace to the world, despite the current uncertainty and unrest. Here he speaks to ELIZABETH DENLEY about taking Peace One Day to the next level.

Our Noble Youth

This article is an excerpt from DAAJI’s upcoming book, The Wisdom Bridge: Nine Principles to Live a Life that Echoes in the Heart of Your Loved Ones. It is being published by Penguin India, and will be released later this month.

The Still Small Voice Within

ALANDA GREENE shares her perspective on how we can find our true purpose and vocation in the world, by serving ourselves and our communities.

Common Misconceptions About Addiction

DR. PARI DESHMUKH is a board certified psychiatrist, a certified psychotherapist, and a meditation trainer in both Heartfulness and Mindfulness. He is also an elected fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and the Society of Addiction Medicine. He has a special interest in the common ground of science and spirituality, and their implications on the betterment of our mental health. Here he addresses some basic aspects of addiction, including common misconceptions.

3Gs for Personal Growth

VICTOR KANNAN shares some insights on how to cultivate a clear mind, something essential to a happy and healthy life. He presents 3 Gs as the way to achieve a clear mind goal, generosity, and gratitude.

7 Eternal Truths for Raising Happy Humans

Dr. Karishma Stretton is a doctor and medical educator who has focused her attention on parenting. Here she speaks with Elizabeth Denley about her new book, and the timeless wisdom that will help us to raise happy and well-adjusted children.

Kasha Sequoia Slavner – 1.5 Degrees of Peace

Kasha Sequoia Slavner discusses her journey as a filmmaker and activist, her new documentary, 1.5 Degrees of Peace, highlighting the interconnectedness between peace, and climate justice, and the value of the intergenerational connect.

Dealing With Addiction

Amit Karekar's story is one of deep inner challenge and triumph over darkness. With help from loved ones and professionals, and the determination to live, he turned his own life around and is helping others to do the same at Turning Point Rehab, a safe haven for all souls who have lost themselves to substance abuse.

Building Authentic Communities

EMILIE MOGENSEN attended STEVE MACADAM's module as part of The Inner MBA, and she is deeply inspired by his way of building authentic communities. Steve is an MBA from Harvard, a Baker Scholar, and currently an independent director for Louisiana-Pacific Corporation and Valvoline Inc.

The Urgency of Our Time

BRIGITTE SMITH speaks about the social responsibility of artists, and creativity's role in inspiring new thought processes.

Climate Action INITIATIVES

ANANYA PATEL shares her experience of the Gigatonne Challenge, and how it has helped her learn about community building and teamwork, with ELIZABETH DENLEY.

KNOW THYSELF: Take a Personality Test!

DIVYA RAO shares her experience taking personality tests and how the present generation’s approach to establishing relationships might help us solve problems in the future.