I’ve always been inclined to see more similarities than differences in people. I am genuinely fascinated by the uniqueness and beauty in every human being I encounter. When I was a teacher at the Krishnamurti Sahyadri School near Pune, India, I once asked my students to write an essay entitled “I want to be a…
But Peace Starts with You and Me. The first glimpse of a snowdrop stirs something deep within me—every single year. Against the barren landscape, it emerges, fragile yet unshaken. A quiet miracle of resilience, determination, and purity. How does something so small defy the weight of winter? How does it push through the frozen earth…
“Spring brings happiness Flowers, songbirds, and green grass. God’s love on display.” Harold Corzine As spring unfolds its tender petals and the world awakens from its wintry slumber, many spring festivals around the world herald a season of renewal and rebirth. Blossoms unfurl, life’s symphony whispers hope…it is a time when nature fulfils promises of…
Nurturing Relationships, Embracing Self-Love, and Practicing Compassion for a Better World “ONE BUT MANY One God, many faces. One family, many races. One truth, many paths. One heart, many complexions. One light, many reflections. One world, many imperfections. ONE. We are all one, But many.” ― Suzy Kassem, Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of…
As I was thinking about what I wanted 2024 to bring, only one word came to mind. Hope. Hope is a beautiful, powerful word. But what does it really mean? What does hope mean when division and conflict seem to be the norm,when the planet is suffocating,and when all we hear about is suffering and…
5 Ways to Illuminate the World with Joy, Kindness, and Generosity“The Sun, the hearth of affection and life, pours burning love on the delighted earth.”Arthur Rimbaud What comes to mind when you think of summer? Sun, holiday, adventure, relaxation? Joy? Celebration? What does summer mean to you? For most of us, summer is a season…
Imagine a world filled with joy, where people radiate positivity, and the weight of the world’s problems is lifted. This may sound like a utopian dream, but I believe that creating such a world is possible. I am convinced that creating a world filled with joy, love, peace, and harmony is, in fact, our duty,…
What would you rather take with you in eternity? Joy or worry? The answer to this question may seem easy for most of us, and yet, our lives tell a different story. Let us be honest and admit that our first reflex is worry! There is no point judging ourselves. Worry has become our second…
Today, on Summer Solstice day…I am celebrating being alive on planet Earth…our beautiful home in the solar system! The word “solstice” comes from the Latin words “sol” (sun) and “stitium” (still). Our ancestors noticed that, as summer progressed, the sun stopped moving northward in the sky and began tracking southward, as summer turned to autumn.…
for humanity…Two stories have caught my attention recently – two, very different, sets of news. On one side, the seemingly never- ending trauma caused by Covid, affecting millions of people all over the globe, and the indescribable suffering that comes with it. Recent images from India, Brazil or Turkey echoing similar images seen last year…