Hey Friends, I hope you’re well. I wrote these musings while getting high on coffee in the morning and thinking life. These cover anger, letting go, being okay with whatever arises, and communicating your needs.
Let’s begin:
“Anger is a powerful emotion. It’s human to feel anger and rage and our responsibility is to express it in a healthy way. If you heard that “good people” or “spiritually good people” don’t get angry, that’s called ‘bypassing’. If we ‘disown’ that part of our psyche that gets angry, that ‘part’ will ‘act-out’ in different weird ways. It’s human to feel anger and rage.”
“I don’t know who needs to hear this. If you are having a bad day or a bad week, everything will be alright soon. Light always follows darkness. If your week is not so productive, it’s completely ok because you will be back with much clarity and grit.
If you feel slow in achieving your desires, remember the story of tortoise and hare. You may be slow today, but you might run tomorrow, and then you may get slow again. This is life and life has its own rhythm.”
“When you don’t hold your fist too tight and try letting go, you will realize that things that really belong to you will show up at the right time. No amount of pushing will matter for things that don’t belong to us. How do we know what’s for us? Tough one. Just keep doing your best and putting one step at a time and practice a little bit of letting go and surrender.”
Aliya Grig was born in 1986 in the USSR into a family of astrophysicists who had collaborated with some of the greatest scientists and space thinkers of our time (e.g. Stephen Hawking, the Strugatsky brothers).
She’s currently developing Evolwe – AI virtual companion with a focus on well-being.
Aliya has worked in both the public and private sectors and is the founder of two high-tech companies in the area of fuel cells and new materials. She also headed a Foundation dedicated to urban and social awareness, and successfully launched a project aimed at the sustainable redevelopment of several regional cities, and the Moscow River catchment area.
Aliya is a frequent speaker and panelist at the world’s leading tech and innovation events. She is the author of a number of space-themed books, a contributor to Forbes, and is the founder and CEO of the Human Cosmos online platform launched in Autumn 2020.
Aliya was listed as one of the Top 100 Young Entrepreneurs in Europe by Forbes magazine and Top 100 women entrepreneurs in AI and Big data by Leta Capital. Aliya is engaged in the development and support of scientific projects in the field of new materials, deep space exploration, and initiates and leads projects in the field of education and art (in particular, a project within the Venice Biennale in 2015, support for gifted children in the field of music).
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Sergey Young is a longevity investor and visionary with a mission to extend the healthy lifespans of one billion people. To do that, Sergey founded Longevity Vision Fund to accelerate life extension technological breakthroughs and to make longevity affordable and accessible to all.
Sergey is on the Board of Directors of the American Federation of Aging Research (AFAR) and the Development Sponsor of AGE REVERSAL XPRIZE global competition designed to cure aging. Sergey is also a Top-100 Longevity Leader, who is transforming the world, one workplace at a time, with Longevity@Work – the first non-profit corporate longevity program of its kind.
Sergey Young has been featured as a top longevity expert and contributor on CNN, Fox News, and Forbes. As the author of books such as ‘The Science and Technology of Growing Young’. Sergey is passionate about sharing news from the exciting world of longevity
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“There is enough for everyone’s need, but not enough for everyone’s greed“
– Gandhi
Della Duncan is a Renegade Economist based in San Francisco. She teaches workshops and retreats about alternative economics around the world, supports individuals working to better align their values with their work as a Right Livelihood Coach, and offers consulting to organizations, businesses, and local governments contributing to equitable and sustainable economic systems change.
Della is also the host of the Upstream Podcast challenging traditional economic thinking through documentaries and interviews, a Senior Fellow of Social and Economic Equity at the International Inequalities Institute in the London School of Economics, the Course Development Manager of Fritjof Capra’s Capra Course on the Systems View of Life, a Gross National Happiness Master Trainer, a member of the 36×36 project (36 femxle change makers rethinking global economic frameworks), the Community Leader of Ingleside Community Power (a community-owned solar-power neighborhood cooperative), and a founding member of the Doughnut Economics California Coalition (DECC).
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What did you learn from book abolishing Silicon valley?
What do you mean by improving Silicon Valley?
Could you speak to your relationship with money perhaps now are in your earlier years?
How should someone find more moments of happiness?
What are your spiritual practices on a regular basis?
5Rhythms dance movement practice
Connection with London School of Economics
People who are making more money and who are at the top of the economic ladder, they would say that they have worked so hard to come to this position to make more money and people who are not making money, they may not have good qualification or something like that. So how do we handle that?
What do you consider yourself as a Buddhist or a bodhisattva?
Eight fold noble path
Why is it that you are more attracted to a right livelihood in this eight fold noble path?
How do we use her right livelihood concept to reduce suffering and harm in the world?
How do you define suffering from Buddhism perspective?
To reduce the pain and suffering, you suggest to you mindfulness. Are there specific concrete practices?
Could you share any memorable story from your own suffering in the past, if anything that comes to your mind?
Where do you see this Buddhist economics going in the next 10, 15 years to alleviate, suffering and improve the systems?
Spiritual ecology
Under the umbrella of Buddhism, we have Zen Buddhism, we have Tibetan Buddhism. So what kind of of Buddhism are you talking about in this conversation?
The world needs more deep generalist. Could you describe that in brief?
Do you have frameworks or rules to practice deep generalist? How do we cultivate more of this deep generalist?
You also work in the areas of sexual violence, prevention and intervention.
How do you use mindfulness into preventing sexual violence?
And, much more
The Nishant Garg Show:
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“Our parents bring us into the world, but in the end, we are responsible for what we become.“
–Khalil Gibran
Maureen Healy is an award-winning author, sought-after speaker and expert in children’s emotional health. She writes a popular blog for Psychology Today, which has reached millions worldwide. Maureen’s most recent book, The Emotionally Healthy Child (preface from Dalai Lama), won the Nautilus Book Award, Book Excellence and Forward Indie in 2019. With 15+ years of experience, Maureen has guided 1000’s of parents and their children, worked with educators globally, taught in the classroom, and given keynote talks throughout North America, Europe and Asia.
She’s also appeared across all media outlets such as: ABC’s “Midday Live” in San Francisco, New York Times and Forbes, PBS’s “This Emotional Life” series, and Scholastic magazine, as examples. Maureen’s educational credentials include a BA and MBA from Clark University in Worcester, MA and a PhD program in Child Clinical Psychology at Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, CA. Additionally, Maureen has studied with happiness teachers globally, which has bolstered her joy immensely. She says, “Life is never boring,” especially as she continues to learn from every experience she has and person she meets.
In 2007, Maureen lived at the Base of the Himalayas teaching kindergarten to Tibetan refugee children and studying with His Holiness the Dalai Lama in his temple with many others.
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Could you tell us a story about a monk and monkeys?
Did you get a chance to talk to that monk how he developed that inner confidence, clarity, calm and peace?
Why did you go to Tibet and what was your motivation?
What was the reason of their happiness in Tibet?
Who introduced you to the practice of Buddhism?
Did your parents talk about resilience, happiness, and all these practices when you were growing up?
Tell us the differences or anything that comes to your mind between Buddhism and Christianity?
Do you have any concrete Buddhism practice in your everyday life?
Could you describe in brief what chakras are?
You have a doctor degree in child clinical psychology – why did you study this? Was there anything connected to your childhood that you wanted to uncover? Why did you do that?
You mentioned about child development and I am a huge fan of Dr. Gabor Mate. What are your thoughts on parenting to develop a resilient and emotionally healthy child?
What if a child is intense and rebellious and not listening to their parents?
What was your relationship with your parents?
Is there a basic difference between emotional child and emotionally healthy child? And the reason I’m asking you because while growing up I was an emotional child, I wasn’t emotionally healthy child. I didn’t know how to process my emotions because nobody was talking about it around me. So what is the difference between emotional child and an emotionally healthy child?
A lot of families will have parent child relationship issues. So how should parent develop the awareness that they need help?
What does mindfulness for children look like? Do we have different sort of practices for children or mindfulness is the same for adults and children?
What are your personal mindfulness practices?
Every frustration and every unpleasant emotion has a trigger. What is your trigger behind your frustration when you drive car?
You were a wild child. Could you share one of your memorable childhood challenges?
You have touched upon Happiness many a times in our conversation – you also studied with the Dalai Lama. Could you share with us what is the foundation of happiness or happy life in a human being existence?
You also have a studied with many other happiness teachers globally, such as Tal Ben Shahar and many others. So what common denominator do you see among those happiness teachers who are spreading happiness and love through the world?
Do you rely on your intuition more or intellect or how do you find the balance?
I would love to ask you about some of the books that he might have gifted the most besides your own books.
I heard that you love children jokes. Do you have any joke to share with us?
and much more
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Cindy Vuu — Meeting with Dalai Lama, Foundation of Happiness, Living a Good Life, Interdependence and Impermanence, and More (#155)
“The state of mind of the wine drinker has a lot more to do with the enjoyment of the wine than the wine itself.”
-Cindy
Cindy Vuu is the CEO of an 8000 employees company Bitis, it’s a national heritage footwear brand in Vietnam. The brand is so well-known there that nearly all Vietnamese have likely worn Bitis shoes at some point in their lives. Cindy also is known for driving the successful comeback of company amidst the fierce foreign brand competition. Much of this comeback is attributed to the marketing campaign of the Bitis Hunter line in 2017. By collaborating with massive Vietnamese musical artist and promoting a message seeped in mindfulness and connection, the initiative transformed the brand back up to its current top spot as Vietnam’s #1 footwear company. Cindy is passionate for shoes. She also loves to contribute & create a happy, loving, compassionate and green community.
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When did he go to Canada to study and what subjects did you study?
Why do you recommend these two books – The Art of happiness and Old path white cloud?
Could you share a story of your struggle before reading the book – the art of happiness?
What did you learn or could you share any conversation with Dalai Lama? And, how did you meet him?
Would you mind describing the law of interdependence?
Could you describe impermanence and its role in the arena of Buddhism?
Your husband died and I’m sorry to hear that. Are you comfortable talking about what happened and how did you deal with the circumstances and grief process?
How do you practice unconditional love?
Do you have any advice to our listeners to practice unconditional love? How can we practice more of this?
Could you guide us about your journaling process? Is it based on some set of questions or free flow?
Difference between mindfulness and mindfulness meditation?
Could you tell us some of the resources on the internet or in the form of books to really get us started on meditation?
The holiness, Dalai Lama says that the purpose of life is to be happy. They have attained that level of enlightenment but for common people like you and me and others, how do we get to that level? Or how do we understand the basic foundation of happiness?
What makes a good life? What could be the basics of living a good life?
What is it like to live in Vietnam in terms of culture, society, food?
You are the CEO of a footwear brand company bitis. And you are talking about the challenges and the fun part. Could you share any example of your recent challenges in this company?
Being the CEO of a 8,000 employees company – how did you deal with your own mental health and state of mind during COVID?
What are your roles and responsibilities as the CEO? What does a normal day look like in your professional world?
What are the misconceptions that people have about the roles and responsibilities of a CEO of a successful company?
How do you deal with criticism and negative feedback?
What is the right way to give feedback?
and much more
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“By shifting awareness you do not need to control or quiet the thoughts and emotions that are arising. Instead, simply find out who or what everything is arising to, and from that awareness a natural wisdom, well-being and compassion can welcome everything.”
– Loch Kelly
Loch Kelly, M.Div., LCSW, is an author, meditation teacher, psychotherapist, and founder of the 501c3 non-profit, Open-Hearted Awareness Institute. Loch teaches in a non-sectarian human being lineage using an adult education style based in the earliest non-dual wisdom traditions, modern science and psychotherapy. Loch is grateful to all his teachers and shares from his own experience that has given him great joy, freedom and love. Loch’s work is to help people access awakening as the next natural stage of human development.
He offers in-person retreats, workshops, and online video and audio courses. He served on the New York Insight Teachers Council, studied extensively with Mingyur Rinpoche, and was invited to teach direct realization by Adyashanti.Loch has collaborated with neuroscientists at Yale, UPenn and NYU in the study of how awareness training can enhance compassion and wellbeing.
As a licensed psychotherapist, Loch has been teaching seminars, supervising clinicians and practicing awareness psychotherapy in NYC for 30 years. Loch is a graduate of Columbia University and Union Theological. He was awarded a fellowship to study forms of non-dual meditation in Sri Lanka, India and Nepal from 1981-1982 and has studied with teachers from around the world. He studied Buddhism with Professor Lily de Silva at the University of Kandy, Sri Lanka, Insight Meditation with Godwin Samararatne and at the Theravada monasteries, Inter-Spiritual Contemplative Meditation with Fr. Bede Griffiths and Anthony de Mello, Advaita at Sri Ramana Ashram, and Dzogchen and Sutra Mahamudra with Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche in Nepal. Loch spent 10 years establishing homeless shelters and community lunch programs and working in a community mental health clinic in Brooklyn, New York.
He also served as Coordinator of Counseling and Interspiritual Chaplain at Union Theological Seminary and worked extensively with families recovering from the trauma of 9/11. Loch currently lives in New York City with his wife Paige and their cat Duffy.
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Could you share some of your experiences learning Buddhism in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka?
What do you consider that as your first spiritual experience?
Effort mindfulness – letting go and surrender
What were your first few days like when you were travelling to in India and Sri Lanka in 1981 and 1982?
Deliberate mindfulness practice
We can practice calm, peace, relaxation in those meditation retreats. And the big question is how do we make transition into the reality of this world?
Direct path tradition – Dalai Lama
Living a fully intimate human life
Studying spiritual contemplative meditation with Anthony de Mello.
How did you life change after coming to US after travelling to India, Srilanka and from retreats?
How do we practice effortless mindfulness?
What is your definition version of enlightenment?
Any difference between a small mind and awareness based mind?
What are your personal favorite activities to get into this effortless mindfulness?
Can you talk about that trauma and suffering and how can we relieve this suffering when we have it everywhere and how, and what are the good practices, ways to mitigate, suffering and deal with it in a loving way?
and much more
The Nishant Garg Show:
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Jordan Harbinger has helped develop one of the leading self-development programs in the world, with a special expertise in social capital, relationship-building and authentic rapport. He is also the host of The Jordan Harbinger Show, where he interviews leading entrepreneurs, celebrities, writers and experts about psychology, performance, life and success. For all his work in the field, Forbes named Jordan one of the 50 best relationship-builders in the world, and Inc. Magazine recently called him “the Larry King of Podcasting.”
Jordan has shared his ideas around the world as a speaker and consultant. His work has been presented in Silicon Valley (at companies such as Google, Apple, Twitter, and Square) and to various government branches and agencies (including all branches of the U.S. Military, the Department of State, and Department of Defense). He has also given talks on security, social-engineering and psychology to BlackHat, DEFCON and Harvard Business School, and has advised private companies and law-enforcement agencies on their security and communications.
A former U.S. State Department employee and Wall Street attorney who speaks five languages, Jordan has spent several years abroad in Europe and the developing world, including South America, Eastern Europe, the Balkans and the Middle East. He has worked for various governments and NGOs overseas, traveled through war zones, led several trips through North Korea, and been kidnapped—twice. (The only reason he’s still alive and kicking is because of his ability to talk his way into (and out of) just about any situation.)
On The Jordan Harbinger Show, Jordan shares all of this experience—and the system born as a result—with his listeners.
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Could you share any memorable story from your teenage years?
what was your relationship like with your parents when you were growing?
Were your parents supportive of you when you were working on hacking?
Do you have specific practices in your day-to-day life to prioritize your sanity, so to speak?
did you ever have any struggles while forgiving to anybody in your life?
At what point in your life did you make the transition to quit your corporate lawyer job and starting your podcast and doing all these things?
How should someone learn this art of interviewing?
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The Nishant Garg Show:
This show is about helping you live a fulfilled life and my job on this show is to sit with the world class experts to extract the practices, routines and habits to help you live a fulfilled and abundant life. For any question, please contact me.
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