Wisdom of Wednesday (An English Podcast by Brahma Kumaris)

Language is a special medium to communicate our feelings and our innermost needs. But, are we communicating the way we're meant to? Is our communication coming from a place of love, compassion, serenity or is it based on blame, judgement and attack?

In this episode of 'Wisdom of Wednesday' let us find some practical tools to make our communication more peaceful.

World is obsessed with Leadership and the parameters are constantly changing. How to effectively lead people in today's World is a big question and is a matter of concern for Governments, institutions, and even families.

On the surface of the ocean there is movement. But as you go deep there is stillness. And you find the most valuable pearls deep in the ocean. This is what Bro. Ken O'Donell is trying to tell us in this issue of the journal. He is someone who has taken time to experiment with jewels of spirituality and has an in-depth practical approach to Rajyoga which to him is an applied science!

Hope this mail finds you in great spirits. We all have learned many surviving mechanisms or techniques that we use to keep ourselves in balance in the face of adversities. It can be a verse from a holy scripture, It can be a quote from a wise man, it can be anything.

In this issue of 'Wisdom of Wednesday' learn about the mantra used by Yogesh Sharda - A yogi who is the personification of calmness - currently handling the responsibility of Brahma Kumaris in Turkey, with which he has conquered many of his inner battles

Rajyoga meditation is a lifestyle. And the magic of Rajyoga is what it can do to ordinary people doing everyday jobs. Bro. Manuel, a very ordinary citizen, moving along with his normal life found Rajyoga and how it changed him is nothing less than phenomenal. Read about his experience which he explains in his own words, which underlines the fact that common people need to become revolutionaries in order to bring about big societal changes.

The environmental crisis is real and quite alarming. And the effects of climate change have started to affect us in a direct way irrespective of our location on the world map. Be it the increase of wildfires to almost double between 1984 and 2015 in the US, be it the 'very poor air quality in the Delhi and NCR regions in India, or be it the increasing rates of yellow fever deaths in Africa, we are looking at an imminent disaster.

Since this is a threat to our existence as a race, it is time for us to do something about it on an individual level, rather than putting the responsibility on governments and policies and simply hoping that things will get better. Read an interesting account on how Bro. Golo Pilz - The adviser to Renewable Energy, Brahma Kumaris - is looking at the environmental issue from the individual perspective and suggesting simple sustainable solutions.

In every issue the Wisdom of Wednesday Journals try to share some positive vibes from the experiences of overseas Rajyogis. This time it's Sis. Pratibha from Nairobi, a senior and experienced Rajyogi, who shares her wisdom on a variety of points which directly impacts our day to day life.

Service of humanity is considered an elevated act which was always the privilege of great reformers, seers, and dedicated social workers. Common people like you and me doing social work is thought of as something we cannot fit into our daily routine.

This is where Rajyoga shows us a different path. Rajyoga says, that if I, the individual become stable, then I naturally become a change agent who will effortlessly inspire others toward positive change.

Being a doctor is a great way to serve the community. What if the doctor also possesses knowledge and experience of spirituality? The ability to heal both the mind and the body can be a super power if you are service-oriented. Listen to Dr. Valentina Seth from Seychelles who discovered Rajyoga and successfully playing the role of a double doctor - Doctor who heals both the mind and the body.

Wisdom of Wednesday Journals does the job of a spiritual tonic, it's a shot of essential spiritual vitamins that we often fail to get from our daily consumption of information. Along with that it often provides amazing clarity to the inner mechanisms of our mind, thereby enabling us to manage our thoughts and eventually our life in a better way. Ego is one such aspect of our personality that influences our behaviour in many ways and understanding it and harnessing it can be quite a task at times.