Inspiration

These are a few wonderful resources that light up my heart-blogs, talks, videos & gatherings I’ve been a part of. I am also sharing with you articles which I’ve written.

ARTICLES I'VE WRITTEN

  1. The Teenager today- Bullying & Empathy
  2. Parent Circle
  3. Writeup for the Q&A column in the Hindu

My inspiration gems

BLOGS

1. Emma Collin’s blog

Emma Collins speaks about loving and living fully. She draws from her own life experiences of joys and grief she has experienced and shares how she lives a little more wholeheartedly. I am hugely inspired by her.

2. Miki kashtan’s blog- The Fearless heart

Miki Kashtan talks about Non Violent Communication & transforming systems in communities globally to support everyone’s needs. I find hope, clarity and precision in her words.

3. Lyn Georgy’s blog- Psychchronicles

Lyn Georgy, a dear friend, writes with a lot of integrity bout mental health, an area which needs to become a part of mainstream conversation globally. I find a lot of inspiration in the care she takes in choosing her words, and in the thoroughness of research in her articles.

Talks/ videos

  1. Sehaj Sehat- Sehatvan
  2. Andrew Soloman - TED talk
  3. Empathy museum & the others
  4. What Is Empathy
  5. Marshall Rosenberg - A brief Introduction to Nonviolent Communication
  6. A movie on Non Violent Communication used in a Denmark School

Inspirational Community Gatherings-

  1. International Non Violent communication conventions (NVC)
    to learn NVC, reflect upon yourself, and experience community living with NVC for 7 days.
  2. Learning Societies Unconference (LSuC)
    a space which believes that every person has talent they can share with others. This gathering is co-created for 6 days by all those who participate in it and is based on the gift economy.

Other fun stuff

  1. Buddha Doodles
    These adorable cartoons lovingly remind me to let life flow.
  2. Improv Everywhere They create fun & laughter in public, I find it quirky & inspiring!