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Remembering The First World Culture Festival, Bangalore 2006
In 2005, Gurudev had gone from city to city, all around the world, inviting everyone to come to India- for the first World Culture Festival in Bangalore, India. For many of us, including me, the scale of the program that he was describing was nearly impos ... -
Selfless Service: The Art of Volunteering and Making a Difference
Before I took my first Art of Living course, volunteering was something I aspired to do but never really followed through with. The perceived lack of time and energy would be my usual alibi, along with ‘more important’ tasks at hand. This isn’t to say tha ... -
The Healing Impact of World Culture Festival
According to UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization), three-quarters of the world’s conflicts have a cultural dimension. How do we have less division and more harmony on the planet? Reggae artist Ziggy Marley believes th ... -
World Culture Fest: Past Experiences and Future Celebrations
One of the largest multicultural celebrations on the planet is happening at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. this fall! To help you wrap your mind around this stellar event, I am here to share some past experiences and what you can expect when you at ... -
Sexual Assault Awareness: A New Perspective
The topic of sexual assault is a personal one for me, very personal. I come from a family of victims and perpetrators, sometimes being one and the same. When a molester, a pedophile, or a rapist is a family member, you have a different perspective than pe ... -
The Art of Living Celebrates as MLK’s Legacy Breathes On!
I vividly remember the moment that I saw Gurudev’s portrait hanging there—in such great company—adorning that historical wall. It felt like a deep acknowledgment of Gurudev’s humanitarian work over the last 40+ years. It was at that precise moment that I ... -
Helping Ukrainians to Eat, Breathe, and Find Peace of Mind
Andriy watched from his balcony as his fellow countrymen fought with the Russian soldiers. This war is very real. And it was all too clear that he would have to flee this nightmare to save his life. As he prepared to leave, Andriy struggled to understand ... -
SKY Campus Happiness: Breathing New Life Into Education
College life can be stressful as students learn to juggle their schoolwork, part-time jobs, new relationships, and oftentimes, completely different living environments. Plus, how many people go into college knowing exactly what they want to do for the res ... -
Cities 4 Peace: Combating Urban Violence One Breath at a Time
Here’s a question for you… Do you remember what you were thinking about when you walked out your front door today? Maybe you were thinking about your responsibilities at work, or with your kids, or maybe you were just in a rush to get that first cup of co ... -
Happy Pride: How Meditation Helps Create an Inclusive World
Happy Pride! June is Pride Month, a celebration of the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Transgender, and Queer/Questioning) community. Pride month started in 1969 as a protest by Queer folks attacked for their gender identity and sexual orientation. Pride ...
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