— Be kind, be kind

It's not that hard to be nice

You might just save a life

So be kind, be kind

A warm smile, a warm touch

A warm hand can help so much

Any act of kindness no matter how small

May help one rise and stand tall

~~ From the song "Be Kind" by Ann Purcell

Valeria interviews Ann Purcell — She is a philanthropist, award-winning author, and songwriter.

Her latest publication is Tender Flower of Heaven, which is a collection of 130 poems. Ann has been a full-time teacher of Transcendental Meditation since 1973, teaching Transcendental Meditation and advanced courses in many countries around the world. In addition, she has worked on curricula and course development for universities and continuing education programs. Ann is also an international leader of the TM-Women Organization and oversees the teaching of Transcendental Meditation in girls' schools and communities in several countries in Africa. Ann founded Enlightenment For Everyone in 2012. She donates all proceeds from her photography, books, and music to its educational programs.

To learn more about Ann Purcell and her work, please visit: enlightenmentforeveryone.com. You may also email Ann [email protected]

Also, listen to the song Be Kind here: https://youtu.be/TNOWvgAMu3Y

— This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.