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A User's Guide to Living: Part 2

THE SCIENCE OF CREATING A DAILY MEDITATION PRACTICE

A HIERARCHY OF CONSCIOUSNESS from Atom to Cosmos

MARILYN MONK, Emeritus Professor of Molecular Embryology, University College London, shares some fascinating insights into the nature of consciousness from the perspective of science.

Your Anchor Lies Within: ANKUR NAIK

Despite studying engineering, I chose Yoga as a career, so that I could take the benefits that I experienced to other youth, and contribute to the development of our collective human consciousness.

You Are Your Only COMPETITION

As teenagers, we’re plagued with questions about our existence, but all I’ve ever known for sure is that I was created to express myself freely.

Where Do You Want to Be?

Do you have a strong calling from within? How can you convert this calling into reality? ANJANA RAMESH shares the pursuit of her innate passion – the challenges faced and the lessons learnt on the way.

The Ushering In of a New Era

MAMATA VENKAT shares her experience of attending an extraordinary event near Hyderabad, India – the inauguration of a vast new meditation center in honor of 75 years of Heartfulness.

The Gift of today

EVA DU shares her passion of connection, and her celebration of the joy of life.

Roots of Empathy PART 2

MARY GORDON was interviewed by JUDITH NELSON at the Spirit of Humanity Forum in Iceland in 2019. In part 2, she shares experiences from her own childhood to demonstrate how empathy develops in children.

Meditate … Listen!

MICHELE DONGMO finds her guidance from within. Here she shares her way of finding clarity, direction and purpose in life.

From Mediocrity to Greatness

NANCY SUMARI, former Miss Tanzania and Miss World (Africa), is also a published author of children’s books, a businesswoman and social entrepreneur. Here she speaks with PURNIMA RAMAKRISHNAN as part of the GLOW Webinar series, on her roots, being crowned Miss World, the work she has been doing with children and youth, and the role of the heart.

Doctor of Happiness: An Art Essay

SUKRITI VADHERA KOHLI is the founder of Doctor of Happiness, helping young people with depression and other mental conditions through her art and online platform. Here she speaks with VANESSA PATEL about what inspired her to open up this forum, and what a difference art can make to our well-being.

Part 2 - Where History Intersects With Myth

Ashwin Sanghi is an Indian author in the intersecting genre of mythology, fiction and thriller. In this second part of his interview with Rudy Singh, he speaks about mythology, history, his approach to writing and his upcoming books. Ashwin continues the conversation from where he left off.

A User's Guide To Living

Daaji introduces us to a user’s guide to daily living and human transformation. This series is based on a book written more than 75 years ago, by Ram Chandra, called Commentary on the Ten Maxims of Sahaj Marg, which is entirely relevant for anyone wishing to evolve to their highest potential in today’s world.

Focus - Do We Understand Each Other?

Listening is about being present, not just about being quiet.

Heartful Communication

LIZ KINGSNORTH introduces Marshall Rosenberg’s practical approach of Nonviolent Communication, and how it is integrating with Heartfulness into Heartful Communication.

The Art Of Authentic Communication And Listening - A Journey Through Music

PETER KATER is a Grammy Award-winning musician and author, who also conducts musical, healing and creative retreats in beautiful natural settings. Here he talks with MEGHANA ANAND about communicating feelings and ideas through music.

Principles Of Conversation

Back at the turn of the 20th century, the great yogi RAM CHANDRA OF FATEHGARH (LALAJI) shared some tips about communication with his associates in a small town of northern India. Today these principles are even more relevant in corporate boardrooms, parliaments, universities and school classrooms the world over. Imagine if we could all follow this approach to communicating with others! The world would be transformed.

Inner Dimensions

Artist BRONWYN CALEY speaks with ROSALIND PEARMAIN about her work and her philosophy of life, and shares some of her paintings.

European Youth At Heartfulness Headquarters

ALESSANDRA VEGLIA is a second year student from the University of Trieste, Italy. She is doing a Master’s Degree in Diplomacy and Development Cooperation, and is currently doing an internship at Kanha Shanti Vanam, the Heartfulness Center near Hyderabad in India, as part of her degree. She has been interacting with other visiting fellows and interns from around the world, who are currently also training and volunteering in various capacities in the campus, and took this opportunity to interview them.

TRUE KNOWLEDGE AND INACCURATE KNOWLEDGE

The capacities of the mind are like rays of light; when they are concentrated they illuminate, resulting in direct perception. In most people, however, the faculty of direct perception remains unused, lying dormant, waiting to be switched on. This knowing through higher wisdom and revelation comes very naturally in the state of inner balance, or Samadhi, as a result of meditation.

IMAGINATION

Now let’s explore the third vritti, vikalpa, which means “imagination” or “fantasy.”

We Are What We Eat

LUKE COUTINHO is a holistic lifestyle coach, practicing in the field of Integrative Medicine. Here he shares his experiences and knowledge of how what we eat makes a difference to physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.

Where History Intersects With Myth

ASHWIN SANGHI is an Indian author in the intersecting genre of mythology, fiction and thriller. Here he is interviewed by RUDY SINGH at Kanha Shanti Vanam about his formative influences, what brought him to writing, and the gray area intersecting mythology and history. In Part 2, the conversation will also move to his own work and in particular his latest books.

On The Go - From The Travel Bag Of A Solo Biker

SUHAS RAMAKRISHNAN is a quintessential biker, who loves to venture on his beloved Harley. In one of his recent expeditions, he finds inspiration at the famous Uluru in Central Australia. Through one of the most punishing deserts on Earth, this expedition is as much about courage as it is about perseverance and unwavering self-belief. Suhas also shares some valuable tips, especially for those bitten by the solo travel bug.

Leadership From The Heart

PRAKASH SESHADRI takes the reader from survival mode to a mature leadership model, by sharpening Emotional and Spiritual Quotients through the practices of meditation, introspection and inquiry.

Cooking With Love

In this article, LLEWELLYN VAUGHAN-LEE ignites our sense of wonder with his personal experiences of a deepening relationship with food over the course of his life. He also offers us some valuable tips in “The Practice of Cooking with Love.”

18th Goal Sustainable Development

ALAIN DESVIGNE asks why we have been so unsuccessful in implementing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals that officially came into force in 2016, and proposes an 18 th SDG that will allow us to fulfill all the others. This paper was first presented at the conference for “The Elevation of Consciousness Through Meditation for Global Harmony” in August 2019, at the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, India.

Spirit is the Foundation for Everything

BOB BOISTURE speaks with JUDITH NELSON at the Spirit of Humanity Forum, held in Reykjavík, Iceland on the 1 June 2019. In part 1, he shared with us the vision of the Fetzer Institute, and the need for personal transformation and love to bring about the changes necessary today to address the most pressing issues of humanity and our planet Earth. In part 2, he continues by focusing on how this translates to practical activities in our day-to-day lives.

Samunnati

In 2014, ANIL KUMAR left a successful career in banking to become the founder and CEO of Samunnati. Inspired by ancient Indian principles, the Bhoodan Movement of Vinobe Bhave, the UN sustainable development goals and climate-smart agriculture, Samunnati has undertaken a new role in defining the way the smallholder farmers of India are able to do business and work together in their communities. Here Anil speaks with ELIZABETH DENLEY about how Samunnati started, how it has grown, and what are the next steps.

Inner Alchemy

A very basic explanation of alchemy is that it transforms something common into something special. Derived from the Arabic word al-Kimia, alchemy can be either a practice or a way of life: