Being at the United Nations’ Headquarters in NYC on March 7th for the UN Women for Peace event felt a bit differently than being in Auroville in South India just a month earlier for the Nakashima Sacred Peace Table Dedication. The formidable surroundings of the UN building, the view over the East River, the Delegates’ […]
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I am so grateful to be a part of this incredible Vibrant Well-Being Telesummit, along with the other co-authors of the soon-to-be-released anthology book, “Pathways to Vibrant Health & Well-Being Profound Stories of Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Healing To Uplift and Encourage You on Your Personal Journey.” Would you like to feel more
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Nakashima Sacred Peace Table for the Peoples of Asia Dedication & The Inauguration of the Hall of Peace in the Unity Pavilion: This was a beautiful and creative event which took place in Auroville on February 11th. People from the community were joined by diplomats from Delhi and participants from the United States. Infact the
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Auroville, founded in a UNESCO sponsored ceremony in 1968, is especially important to the Nakashima Foundation for Peace because George Nakashima lived and grew in his spiritual understanding at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in nearby Pondicherry. Pondicherry is where George built what many recognize as the first modern building in India, the guest house Golconde. This
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As you reflect on the year past, here is a simple ritual you can do to prepare for the new year: a happy green 2014. Make a list of that which you wish to let go. These may be negative thoughts, habits, traits, experiences, people. Whatever. Then burn this list with all the
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As the days shorten and the nights grow longer, we turn inwards – resting in the warmth of the heart with family and friends. Give yourself this chance to feel the holy joy of now. A bird sighting, the low sun’s light, the cold air, the embrace of a loved one: each is a treasured
And if Chanukkah reverberates for you, consider that it, as Thanksgiving, is a holiday of religious freedom. It is filled with the awe of faith & miracles. Indeed, Chanukkah is called the Festival of Light, extending for 8 happy days. The unique confluence of these 2 holidays is wonderful and empowers each other. Gratitude, empowered
What wonderful emotions! And here we are now in the midst of this vibration in mid-November. This very high and most precious of vibrations. Take full advantage of it. Each and every day make a list of 5 people, experiences, aspirations that you are grateful for. Your best friend, seeing the golden leaves of autumn,
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The best gift for Valentine’s Day – or any day – is all wrapped up, waiting to be opened. As we proceed to the Day of Love on February 14th, there are many possibilities: jewelry, red roses, clothes, chocolates, music, a romantic dinner. Of course, these are all lovely and wonderful. They are tried and
Let’s All Agree with Mae West. There is nothing like a good laugh to make you feel good. Or better. Or great. I am sure you have had this wonderful experience many times during your life. Suddenly, the room is brighter. You feel more comfortable. You have more energy and are relaxed. The hilarious laughter
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How I saved the lives of five people – including my daughter’s and my own – during a Deadly Fire in Our Building The Holiday Season of 1998 was an especially powerful one for me. It came after a deadly fire which occurred in my building in New York City on the upper west side.
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