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Can AI meditate? Exploring the frontiers of consciousness and computation
Can artificial intelligence access meditationโor only imitate it? A deep inquiry into consciousness, reason, Type I and Type II discovery, and inner excellence. Read more
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Vesak, silence, and the power of presence
As Buddhist monks walk for peace, their call for Vesak as a federal holiday in America invites us to reflect on silence, presence, and what a society chooses to honor. Read more
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Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: A revolutionary who awakened Indiaโs living Republic
A fearless revolutionary whose spiritual strength, discipline, and sacrifice awakened Indiaโs soul and reshaped the meaning of freedom forever Read more
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Interspiritual organization honors two advocates of communal harmony
30 years later, Gathering of Light on Long Island continues to turn ‘the other’ into ‘the brother,’ proving that while our paths to the divine may differ, the light we carry is the same. Read more
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Food vs nutrition: Why โhowโ we eat matters more than โwhatโ we eat
In a world obsessed with superfoods and calorie counts, real nourishment is being forgotten. True nutrition depends not on what we eat, but on how well we digest, absorb, and assimilate food. This essay examines why digestion, traditional food wisdom, and plant-based eating are more important than modern diet trends. Read more
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A Life That Inspires: Weaving the mystical into the everyday
Moving beyond her Hollywood-bound memoir, life wisdom coach Sally Forrest has published a new book as a grounded guide to trusting your intuition, honoring grief, and finding the “more” in life. Read more
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Integrative medicine meet in Memphis to bridge science and tradition
The Global Integrative Medicine Congress in May will highlight how evidence-based systems such as Yoga, Naturopathy and Ayurveda should be integrated with mainstream medicine to optimize health, prevent disease, and enhance well-being. Read more
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Experts to unpack prevention and management of diabetes at free virtual event
Former US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy will give opening remarks for the panel discussion on January 21 to address the alarming rise of diabetes among South Asians. Read more
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How interfaith families raise leaders who integrate faith, belonging, and community
Growing up in an interfaith family teaches children that faith is not a single inheritance but a layered becomingโlearned quietly through shared homes, everyday rituals, and the courage to live with difference. Read more
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My 3 crucial learnings from 2025 for a brighter New Year
As the air buzzes with New Year resolutions and aspriations, the author shares a different kind of reflection: the three crucial mistakes that taught her invaluable lessons, setting the stage for a truly transformational 2026. Read more
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How to manifest what your heart truly desires in 2026ย
Manifesting in 2026 isnโt about finding the perfect formula. Itโs about becoming the master of your own creation. Clarity. Meditation. Gratitude. Alignment. Your journey begins here. Read more
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Ten commandments for 2026
2026 isn’t about a new you; it’s about a true youโone conscious choice at a time. Read more
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Looking beyond the gift: The sacrifices that hold families together
As the New Year approaches, attention turns to celebration and gifts. Yet families are sustained not by perfection, but by sacrifice. Caregiving, difficult conversations, and honest vulnerability reveal the invisible emotional labor that holds relationships together. In this season, patience, presence, and compassion become the most enduring gifts. Read more
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Lessons I carry into the new year: healing, illness, inner expansion
Illness, grief, and uncertainty reshaped my life this year, stripping away resolutions and achievements and asking a deeper question: what truly matters when the body falters and the heart is stretched open? Read more
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Why peace and compassion are essential for humanity today
In a world fractured by conflict, fear, and inequality, peace and compassion stand as humanityโs most powerful tools to heal divisions, restore dignity, and build a more harmonious future in 2026. Read more
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