Look Inwards, Act Outwards
Personal growth happens from the point where we can be at peace with difficult questions, with thoughts that are troubling us, from the moment we can celebrate good qualities without the rise of ego. It happens when we allow the space to apply certain methods to find out what our passion and mission is. In […]
Can Trees and Animals Show Empathy and Altruism?
Empathy is a genuine part of our own nature. Moreover, we can improve this quality by training our brain through the practice of focused meditation, mindfulness and loving kindness. But, are humans the only beings capable of showing these positive traits of kindness, compassion and empathy towards our fellows? What about other living beings, like […]
If happiness is contagious, then what makes you happy?
Have you heard that happiness is contagious? Well, there are a few empirically proven studies by behavioural and social scientists suggesting that happiness is not only contagious but it is also positively impacted by the people around. Nicholas Christakis, a professor of medical sociology at Harvard Medical School in his study on ‘dynamic of spread […]
How The Universe Reaches Out To You
In learning and exploring philosophies like ‘new thought,’ it’s great to discover how much is already aligned with my belief system. And whether it’s personal or faith based, or just living and experiencing life and people around you; it takes a keen eye but an open heart to really listen to what the universe is […]
Know Your Passion To Lead a Happier Life
Happiness will never come to those who fail to appreciate what they already have. To access and manifest the best version of ourselves, we first need to look inside with honesty and apply careful and persistent effort. Learning as much as we can about our passion and mission in life is directly related to the amount […]
What is really going on with addiction?
The first thing that comes to my mind when seeing the word addiction, is drugs. On a second glance, I associate it with alcohol, cigarettes, sex or sugar. What is really addiction all about? According to the Webster’s Dictionary, addiction is the “compulsive NEED for and USE of a habit-forming substance (heroin, nicotine, or alcohol) characterized […]
NO To Pessimism
In my language Kirundi, we say “Ntawutanga ico adafise” which means, you cannot give what you don’t have. This is similar to how Peace Revolution project envisions peacebuilding with its PIPO (Peace In – Peace Out) concept, putting emphasis on cultivating inner peace first before spreading peace to the outer world. I have been receiving invitations to […]
دائرة النساء
عتبر دائرة النساء او ما يعرف ب Women Circle. ورشة عمل فقط للنساء حيث تأخذ كل واحدة منهم مكانها في الدائرة وتتتبع الإرشادات العامة التي تسهل المحادثة الحقيقية. ويبدأ الحديث فيتعلم المشاركون طرقًا جديدة للتحدث والاستماع إلى الآخرين. لم تقتصر مشاركتي الرائعة ب برنامج زمالة “هيا 2″ مع مؤسسة “مبادرة السلام العالمي” على ساعات التأمل بل كان هناك ورش العمل اثرت مخزوننا الحسي […]
How I started my Journey to Inner peace
How does it feel to ask for something and then, somehow, in some way, it’s given to you? How does it feel when you just need it and then you have it? How does it feel when your inner voice is heard by the universe that conspires to make you accomplished? What if what you […]
El arte de perdonar: el ejemplo que Sudáfrica le dio al mundo
Durante el mes de julio de este año, específicamente el día 18, en todo el mundo se celebró el “Día Internacional Nelson Mandela” que conmemora el centenario del nacimiento de Mandela, uno de los líderes más empáticos y magnánimos de la historia moderna. Mencionar el nombre de este gran hombre Sudafricano me remete instantáneamente a […]