The talk highlights the healing power of meditation and the importance of connecting with our inner space. Scientific evidence shows that spending time in meditation can reduce inflammation, lower stress hormones, and boost happiness hormones. However, achieving this inner calm is not always easy due to physical distractions and a busy mind filled with constant planning, judgment, and emotional turbulence. Despite these challenges, cultivating this regenerative inner space is essential for our personal wellbeing and can serve as a catalyst for positive change in our outer world.
Linking personal transformation with global responsibility, the talk draws on insights from figures like environmentalist and poet Gary Snyder, who advocates for acting out of love rather than fear, guilt, or anger when addressing environmental crises. Through practical mindfulness exercises, we can become observers of our emotions—recognizing and letting them pass rather than reacting impulsively. This mindful approach not only helps rewire our brains for greater happiness and resilience but also encourages a more compassionate engagement with the world, an imperative as urgent as the environmental challenges we face today.
