June 2018
In our circle, we have a participant who disrupts the spirit of what we're trying to do. As a "ladder", I'm trying to be inclusive, but what are your thoughts on boundaries? Boundaries are certainly necessary at times. However, I would hold a question around the intent.…
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I gave a "sermon" at a Church service this morning in San Jose. After Rev. Susan Overland gave a generous introduction, I joked about how David Brunner, the senior minister at the Church, sweetly shared "Nipun Mehta is coming Sunday!" on his Facebook wall -- and one of the…
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As we move away from transaction, I totally get that we need to cultivate a deeper, wider trust in the larger Life-Force System rather than the economic system. And the seeds are planted now, the fruits of which come much later. Yet, somehow I also need to pay for groceries, and gas, and…
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Last month in London , I spoke at a "Creating the Future" conference to about 500 investment bankers. Research shows that majority of us feel technology improves our personal lives but ruins our society. When designs are personally convenient but collectively cumbersome, it…
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I'm always amazed by what happens in between the cracks. Last month, in Austria, I had a very tight schedule but a very sweet woman asked if I would be willing to do an interview over breakfast in Vienna. Out came this interview in German , and this translation . Afterwards, as she…
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How do we avoid putting people on a pedestal? Devotion has its merits, but Guru-disciple dichotomy can also be quite problematic? I tend to think in terms of spectrums. There's Gurus with a capital G, teachers, mentors, historical heroes, momentary inspirations, and so on. Personally,…
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Growing up, I had four very close friends who were from Vietnam. I never thought I'd ever get to visit their native country, but here I was, today, landing in Ho Chi Minh City. Few years ago, I had met Hang-Mai and Giang Dang at a well-being dialogue in Germany. Giang has done some…
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This morning, I went to a women's prison where Ana and Anjo have been putting on weekly "theater arts" circles. Last year, when Nimo visited, they were all deeply moved and then memorized his songs. And as a tribute to him, and to express their gratitude, they put on a *phenomenal*…
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iNay means mother in Filipino. That's what Ana named the beautiful 5-story building at Assumption College, whose mission now is to "encourage circles." It has a gorgeous yoga studio, various halls, a state of the art theater, a zen room, and a whole lot more. It feels like our…
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Today, I spoke to the graduating class of 2018 at Assumption College . After my commencement, the students received their diplomas. They had to walk up to the "x" on the stage, bow and then receive the diploma. The only thing was that I was right in front -- so they all had to look in my…
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