What makes us sometimes defend our position, or opinion with force and at other times stay silent and feel like a doormat? Why do we seem unable to express our needs and feelings without upsetting someone or the fear of doing so? The key might lie in the essential understanding and capacity to be assertive.
 
Join our speaker, Erik Larson to explore:
• Why we struggle to express what we truly feel.  
• What it means to be assertive without being aggressive.
• How to master this essential art.
 

Speaker: Erik Larson
Based in New York, Erik has been involved with the Brahma Kumaris for over 40 years. With a background in Civil Engineering and experience in property loss control for over 30 years, he blends the very practical with the very spiritual to achieve a common-sense way to look at life and to help others. Erik is a Director of the Brahma Kumaris (USA) and also BK representative to the United Nations. He is a member of the NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief and a member of the Committee of Religious NGOs. Erik is also a founding member on the Board of Directors of the Long Island Multi-Faith Forum.

How to be Heard without Being Harsh - Erik Larson - Thursday 30th October 2025

The Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University (UK), a registered charity since 1975, opens its doors every day of the year to students from all walks of life, cultures and backgrounds to study Raja Yoga meditation. Students find that meditating in this way daily brings a lot of peace and positivity to their lives.

We also join together with many national and local organisations and diverse communities, helping to enhance the wellbeing of people in different spheres of society.

We work across the UK in more than 40 locations and are part of a network of organisations offering activities in over 110 countries. Our spiritual headquarters is in Mount Abu, in the Aravali mountain range, Rajasthan, India.

Brahma Kumaris, UK was established as a Registered Charity in 1975 and charges no fees for any of its activities, being funded by voluntary contributions.

Registered Charity No: England & Wales (269971) and Scotland (SC040512).

How to be Heard without Being Harsh - Erik Larson - Thursday 30th October 2025

Brahma Kumaris UK