WHEN THE Heart Speaks

JASON NUTTING shares his reflections on the nature of thoughts, and how to move from a first reaction in any circumstance to allowing space for the heart to speak and wisdom to emerge from within by slowing down, clearing the noise, removing the weight of the past, and connecting and aligning with something greater.

What is Love? Once More

DR. ICHAK ADIZES observes how his understanding of love has evolved, and explores the question, \"How can we develop love?\"

A Journey of Conservation and Hope

B. RATHINASABAPATHY, ecologist, Forests by Heartfulness (FBH), shares a heart-warming tale about a rare rainforest tree species that has been brought back from the brink. It gives us hope that with a little bit of care and concern, other extinctions can be prevented.

A Model School Heartfulness Lounge

MEENU KHURANA is the Heartfulness Lounge Facilitator at one of the flagship schools of Delhi Government, Sarvodaya School, Sector-8, Rohini, New Delhi. She manages the relationship with the school and all volunteer teams, and here shares a glimpse of the program in action.

THE POWER OF Silence

Cultivating Focus by Decluttering Our Lives

THE TALE OF TALES

This World Storytelling Day, March 20, we bring you a story by SARA BUBBER, based on a common folk template. May the stories within the story entertain you!

On Cleaning

SPIRITUAL PRACTICES AND ATTITUDES FOR MODERN LIVING

Expect the unexpected

ELIZABETH DENLEY describes how Heartfulness Cleaning has evolved over time, a good reminder that it is a dynamic method that continues to unfold and bring new awareness and insight. Along with that also comes awe at the potential of the human mind.

Holding Close Without Holding On

NEGIN KHORASANI shares her thoughts on loving in relationships, and the importance of letting go of expectations, attachments, and possessiveness; holding close without holding on.

The Superpower of LISTENING

In this new series, RAVI VENKATESAN delves into reflective listening, active listening, deep listening, professional listening, and the art of interpreting non-verbal cues.

The Intention Revolution

LYNNE McTAGGART is one of the central authorities on the new science of consciousness, and the award-winning author of seven books, including the internationally bestselling The Intention Experiment, The Field, The Bond, and The Power of Eight.

A Rich Legacy of Taste and Health

B. RATHINASABAPATHY is an ecologist who works at Forests by Heartfulness at Kanha Shanti Vanam. He shares some information on the various endemic Indian species of Syzygium that belong to the myrtle family, which has a distribution from Africa and Madagascar to southern Asia through to the Pacific. The most famous species is the clove, Syzygium aromaticum, native to Indonesia, but in this article he explores the widely celebrated Jamun tree and various other species that also have medicinal benefits.

The Qualities of A LEADER

This month, SARA BUBBER brings us a common folktale, which has been told with many variations, to celebrate World Good Leadership Day on February 20, 2025.

How Heartfulness Meditation Shifts our Biofield and the Energies in a Room

MONICA VERMA-VACHERY has worked with subtle energies for 20 years. Here she describes the experience of measuring the effects of a Heartfulness Meditation group session on the energy of individuals and the room in which the meditation was conducted. The results are inspiring, and Monica is now asking more questions about how we can improve our lives through simple heart-based meditation practices.

Love Is More Powerful than Death

In this interview, MIRABAI BUSH is interviewed by PURNIMA RAMAKRISHNAN about the influence of spiritual practice on relationships and the healing of wounds like betrayal and loss. She also explores the interconnectedness of all beings and the impermanence of life through the lens of spiritual practice.

Boost Your Vitality

SIMONNE HOLM shares an approach to eating that will reduce inflammation and nourish your body, and shares 5 simple recipes to help you do it! You'll soon be bounding with energy and not feeling hungry all the time.

The Benefits of Meditation

DR. ICHAK ADIZES shares his personal experience of the benefits of meditation. With a lifetime of being at the top of his game as an international business consultant, he is becoming a role model for all who aspire to excellence in their career.

On Meditation

SPIRITUAL PRACTICES AND ATTITUDES FOR MODERN LIVING

BRIGHT LIGHTS SRIKUMAR RAO BRINGS ANCIENT SPIRITUAL TEACHINGS TO BUSINESSES

When Srikumar Rao, the son of a highly spiritual mother, was growing up in India and Burma (now Myanmar), it wasn't unusual for people like the late Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the creator of Transcendental Meditation, to visit his home. “This was before he was discovered by the Beatles and [actor] Mia Farrow, so he was not a global celebrity,” says Rao, now 73. “He was just a guy who had wandered off the mountains. But his spiritual presence was very strong.”

A BRAIN SURGEON'S STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN

Allan Hamilton's unconventional route to becoming an expert on gray matter.

BREAKING INTO THE BRAIN

A journey into the vault holding our greatest mystery

LEE HARRIS: CHANNELING AS A TRANSFORMATIONAL TOOL

British-born energy intuitive, channeler, and musician LEE HARRIS arrived on the planet with a collective of 88 energies called the Z's in tow. But by the time he was 6 years old, Zachary, Zapharia, Ziadora & Co. had grown silent. Not so today. Since 2000, Harris has regularly communed with the “voice of galactic consciousness”—in books such as the Conversations with the Z's series and Energy Speaks, on his podcast Impact the World, and during a monthly Energy Update on YouTube that taps into what’s happening for the world. Spiritual seekers are listening—and healing and awakening. Harris reaches 2 million people each month through a combination of all his platforms plus his online community, The Portal. The multifaceted teacher spoke to contributing editor KAREN BRAILSFORD about his journey and shared tips on how to connect to one’s guides. At the end of their conversation, some very special guests dropped in with a powerful message for Spirituality & Health readers.

WHEN A PARTNER ASKS YOU TO CONVERT

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE FOR THE SPIRITUAL TRAVELER

THE ETHICAL CRISIS IN SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP

More power has often led to more impropriety. Now there's an organization trying to turn that troubling trend around.

ALCHEMIZING GRIEF

When her world imploded, she found few resources to help. Now she creates those resources for others.

WEDDING BELLE Blues

Marrying couples can involve handling all sorts of hiccups.

WHY I'M LETTING GO OF MY RESENTMENTS

The practice of releasing bitterness and animosity just might help you live longer.

THE HEALING POWER OF AWE

How one woman found comfort and connection in moments of awe

THIS SPRING, BALANCE ACTION WITH REST

There is a pervasive form of contemporary violence to which the idealist ... most easily succumbs: activism and overwork.—Thomas Merton

ITSY-BITSY SPIDER WISDOM

“THE ITSY-BITSY SPIDER WENT UP THEWATERSPOUT,” I hear faintly through a brick wall, acacophony of children's voices from the preschool next doorto my husband's art studio. The words catch my attentionbecause they are lodged deep in my memory alongsiderecollections of Charlotte's Web by E.B. White, both of whichhave influenced my perspectives on arachnids.