AmbiFear

"Criticism is something we can avoid easily by saying nothing, doing nothing and being nothing." - Aristotle.

Unless you live like a hermit, criticism is probably inevitable, and some of it may be valid as well. So how well do you handle criticism? Do you get defensive and fire back justifications? Take it personally and let it get under your skin? Or do you just let it slide?
Join us for tips on how to handle criticism gracefully and constructively, even when it seems harsh or unfair.

Speaker: Neville Hodgkinson
Neville is an author and journalist who specialized for much of his career in writing about science and medicine. He has been a student of Raja Yoga for more than 40 years and is based at the Global Retreat Centre in Oxfordshire. 

How to Handle Criticism? - Neville Hodgkinson - Tuesday 14th October 2025 - Stanmore

Beyond the rightness or wrongness of things there is a field, I'll meet you there
Rumi
 
Many of us carry the heavy weight of blame - pointing fingers at others, ourselves, or even life itself. And sometimes, we're burdened by guilt for things completely out of our control. This talk explores an important question: how can we release the need for judgment and assigning fault, while still remaining fully accountable for our actions and our lives? 
 
Join us to discover how letting go of blame can lighten the load of the past and help us to create a positive future.  
 
Speaker: Marcelo Bulk has been associated with the Brahma Kumaris for over 40 years and is the National Co-ordinator of the University’s activities in Colombia. He has worked as a business consultant and facilitator with several major companies in Latin America, Asia and Europe and is currently associated with the Union Consulting Group in Colombia and the Oxford Leadership Academy (UK).  Marcelo lectures internationally on topics related to self-leadership, human values and meditation and is the author of The Pathway towards Leadership published in Spanish and Portuguese.

No-one is to Blame - Marcelo Bulk  - Thursday 25th September 2025

If life throws you a curved ball can you take a risk and seize the moment without fear of failure or loss of control?  Letting go of rigid plans and embracing uncertainty can lead to unexpected and valuable results and it takes a big heart to make room for others with their unfamiliar habits and ideas whilst maintaining your own integrity.
 
Speaker: Natalie Steel
Natalie's varied career has included working in Banking, Television and Social Services.  Having lived in Essex for many years, where she discovered the Brahma Kumaris, Natalie now co-ordinates activities for the Brahma Kumaris in Loughborough and the Midlands.  Currently offering wellbeing sessions with the NHS and local University, her passion lies in sustaining people spiritually.  Natalie is an enthusiastic and accomplished teacher of the Raja Yoga meditation course.

Allowing Without Losing - Natalie Steel - 7th October 2025

Underside explores themes of birth, identity, and collective responsibility in a world that feels both chaotic and disconnected. Through chant-like verses, it calls on different groups to embrace empathy, unity, and love. Repetitive tone reflects a haunting critique of societal sacrifice and the loss of meaning in modern existence. Ultimately, the song questions whether humanity is on a path toward progress or destruction, urging listeners to "hold the line"—to stay grounded, aware, and compassionate in uncertain times.

Undertide

Aurora

WE ALL DR.DANGER

CHOICESES

disdain

There’s one ‘rabbit hole’ many people do not want to explore - so extensive has been the conditioning and programming of parents, teachers and culture. It’s an internal journey towards the centre of your self. Only when you make the trip can you know and enjoy the internal scenery and the riches that await. Tonight, Mike will guide you and explain what you are liable to see, feel and know.
 
Mike George is a management tutor, spiritual coach and an author of sixteen books.  In a unique blend of insight, wisdom and humour Mike brings together the three key strands of the 21st century – self-awareness, emotional/spiritual intelligence and continuous ‘unlearning.’
Mike is a highly entertaining speaker known for his ability to unite head and heart. For the last 30 years he has been guiding and facilitating the executive development of leaders in companies and communities in over 30 countries. He coaches and mentors individuals towards their own vision of inner success, and helps teams find more cohesive ways to work together and motivate themselves.  His books include Being Your Self, Don’t Get MAD Get Wise, The 7 Myths About LOVE and Untangling Religion and Spirituality.

The Journey to the Centre of the Self - Mike George  - Thursday 20th November 2025

Black Decibel is an international genre-blending collective known for its unique fusion of soulful melodies, downtempo rhythms, retro synth textures, and ambient psychedelic sounds. The band's sound borrows elements of soul, jazz, R&B, and pop music, creating a sonic space that is both comforting and emotionally impactful. Their music is characterized by its deep grooves, captivating vocals, and thought-provoking themes.

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).

A space between the Light and the Darkness. 
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