On the battlefield, a soldier will assess each situation for its potential danger and find ways to protect the self and others. As souls, we have lived through many experiences and fought many battles ~ of injustice, personal boundaries, threatened honour. This has made us hyper-vigilant to attacks on our way of being.
 
As we embark on a spiritual path, in a sense we have to retire from this soldier-like attitude. But it takes time to give up the battle. We begin to look at the world in a different way, seeing situations with compassion and understanding. We recognise the futility of fighting and begin to create a different future, a future of peace, built on thousands of peaceful thoughts and footsteps.
 

Speaker: Valériane Bernard 
Valériane was born in France and from a young age she foresaw that only genuine personal engagement between people could create a lasting quality of life within the human family. This insight led her to an active spiritual life from the age of 25, committing to peace through meditation and creating tools of awareness to advance the condition of women, promote respectful relationships with our environment, resolve workplace disharmony and, through interfaith gatherings within the community, broaden cultural understanding. Valériane has lived in six different countries, including Chile and Costa Rica and is fluent in four languages.  Currently residing in France, she continues to build bridges of understanding between cultures as the Brahma Kumaris’ representative of the United Nations in Geneva.

Beyond Battling: The Path to Peace - Valériane Bernard - Thursday 26th September 2024

"Freedom is not a gift from anyone; it is a birthright of every human being." Mahatma Gandhi
 
Marking the anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth
 
The human spirit always seems to be searching for freedom. This enduring quest has shaped civilizations, sparked revolutions and inspired countless individuals to challenge tyranny and oppression, often at the risk of imprisonment or loss of life.
 
Our speaker will explore this important topic including the following questions:
• What is true freedom and how can it be achieved?
• What is the relationship between inner freedom and external freedom?
• What are the obstacles or challenges to inner freedom and how can they be overcome?
• What is the relationship between freedom and happiness?

 Speaker: Dipty Naran 
For the past 40 years, Dipty Naran has been a student and senior teacher at the Brahma Kumaris in Johannesburg, South Africa.  She is a dedicated educator with a deeply caring nature who has worked with a variety of groups within the community including vulnerable and young people.  Her ability to make the teachings of the Brahma Kumaris practical and accessible has enabled countless people to positively integrate spirituality into their daily lives.

The Pursuit of Freedom - A Timeless Quest - Dipty Naran - Thursday 3rd October 2024

Are you feeling overwhelmed by your to-do-list?  Are there things you are neglecting that would energise and enhance your life on any level? It’s easy to get stuck in routines and overlook the potential for joy, growth and creativity in even the smallest ways.
 
Our speaker Eric Le Reste offers some simple yet meaningful strategies to enrich your life and elevate your everyday.
 

Speaker: Eric Le Reste
Eric has an extensive background as a journalist and producer for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation news and current affairs programs. For more than 40 years he has been practising Raja Yoga meditation. Based in Montreal, he currently serves as the National Coordinator of The Brahma Kumaris in Canada.

Elevate Your Everyday - Eric Le Reste - Thursday 16th January 2025

"I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them never happened"  Mark Twain
 
Is worry written into life?  Perhaps it seems inevitable if we have responsibilities to meet, goals to attain, relationships to nurture.  But to what extent are worries just habitual thought patterns, well worn scripts we unconsciously replay, that impact our health and wellbeing? 
 
Join our speaker for this evening to unravel some of the threads of this pervasive habit and explore practical steps we can take to break the worry cycle and restore inner peace.  
 
Speaker: Sarah Trueman 
Sarah Trueman is an engaging facilitator with a light hearted and down to earth approach. She enjoys sharing the methods she uses to experience self-esteem. Sarah has been a student of Raja Yoga meditation for over 20 years, creating self-development workshops both for the Brahma Kumaris and as a self-employed trainer and coach in the public and private sectors. She currently facilitates and coordinates events and social media for the Brahma Kumaris in Leeds.

The Worry Habit - Sarah Trueman - Thursday 20th March 2025

Capacity - Episode 4178 | Rev. Mark Ramsey | John 20:1-18 | Easter Sunday 2025

What is a spiritual gift?  What is a manifestation of the Spirit?  Pastor Adam Kees takes us on a deep dive into some critical passages that shape our understanding of Scripture and our corresponding application of Scripture.

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(4-6-25) Spiritual Gifts -- 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, 11

Capacity

In this panel from LAC, we talk about some of the steps and advocacy efforts to improve ED and hospital overcrowding. 

No Room in the Inn: Addressing Boarding on the Federal Level

This is a brief from the Living Labs in Sweden, industrial area around Kardanvägen in Trollhättan. Unique results valuable for creating flexiblility and help both business and society towards smart grids, digitalisation and energy transformation. 

Specifically the materials for this auto audio with Notebook LM were based on ie3 seminar for University Dortmund - thanks to Apl. Prof. Dr. Ulf Häger - and presentation with Dr. Magnus Kuschel at West Sweden Energy Agency, a part of innovatum science park.

Connections to EU funded project collaboration ICC, Intelligent Cities Challenge and the research-/innovation program 'Framtidens elsystem' by Energy Agency Sweden and he project 'Fyrbodal för framtidens flex' 

Flexible Grids Sweden Trollhättan Living Lab innovatum University Dortmund

In this episode, Monique Butler discusses the balance between healthcare capacity and quality care. Key insights include the role of predictive analytics and technology integration in streamlining operations. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining a human touch to enhance patient satisfaction and outcomes.

Monique Butler | Navigating Capacity Challenges in Healthcare

What if the only thing standing between you and everything you desire… is you? In this episode, we dive deep into the truth many leaders avoid: you are both the limit and the key. Learn how expanding your capacity to hold more — emotionally, energetically, and financially — is the secret to consistently receiving more. We explore how to shift from reactive patterns to powerful presence, why chasing the outcome keeps you stuck, and how radical self-responsibility unlocks real freedom. If you’re ready to stop getting in your own way, this one’s for you.

ABOUT SOFIA BERNARDI

Voted as one of the top 30 coaches to look out for in 2021 by the New York City Journal, Sofia Rose Bernardi is a Business Coach helping ambitious female coaches grow and scale their business. 

Sofia built a million dollar coaching business by the age of 26, and credits her journey to the discovery of the combination of mastering Sustainable Strategy, Simple Systems and Seamless Sales and the process she journeyed in her late teens and early 20s of overcoming her own personal struggles. Sofia now helps women build confidence and create a sustainable, scalable and simple coaching business.

On top of this, Sofia is a master NLP Practitioner, Hypnotherapist and has been trained under Tony Robbins Life Coaching certification and John Gottman’s Couples Therapy Certification. Her love and energy is contagious and will leave you feeling empowered and inspired to create the life you deserve and desire. Sofia is relatable, easy to talk to and allows the space for you to be your authentic self and helps you to bring out the best in you.

CONNECT with SOFIA

WEBSITE: https://www.sofiarosebernardi.com
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EP 20 - You’re the Block & the Breakthrough: Hold More, Receive More with Sofia Bernardi

Big Mouths To Feed

In this week’s episode of Brisbane’s Legal Lowdown on 4BC, Attwood Marshall Lawyers Estate Litigation Senior Associate Duncan MacDougall joins Sofie Formica to explore a topic that is sadly becoming more common in our ageing population: what happens when someone signs a Will but may not have had the mental capacity to do so?

As Australians live longer, cognitive issues like dementia are on the rise, often complicating end-of-life planning. Duncan unpacks the concept of testamentary capacity, the legal test to determine whether someone was of sound mind when they made or changed their Will.

The episode delves into:

What mental capacity means in legal terms when creating a Will or Enduring Power of Attorney

What evidence courts look for when a Will is challenged

Why early legal advice and medical assessments can protect families and prevent disputes

How DIY Wills and informal documents increase the risk of challenges, particularly when elder abuse or undue influence is involved

Real-life examples of Wills overturned due to lack of capacity

Duncan emphasises that it’s not just about having a diagnosis of dementia, capacity can fluctuate, making timing and documentation critical. He urges families to get a baseline assessment and prepare estate planning documents early, reviewing them regularly as circumstances change.

Whether you’re supporting an elderly loved one or managing your own affairs, this episode highlights the importance of taking proactive legal steps to safeguard your wishes and avoid family conflict down the track.

30th July - Duncan MacDougall

Emotional highs and demoralising defeats, tennis offers profound tests of character and spirit. From discipline and resilience to humility and generosity it can become a pathway to inner growth.
 
This evening’s talk will explore the test and triumphs of tennis through a unique spiritual lens, uncovering deeper truths about ego, perseverance and grace.
 
Speaker: Eric Le Reste
Eric has an extensive background as a journalist and producer for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation news and current affairs programs. For more than 40 years he has been practising Raja Yoga meditation. Based in Montreal, he currently serves as the National Coordinator of the Brahma Kumaris in Canada.

The Tests and Triumphs of Tennis - a Spiritual Perspective - Eric Le Reste - Thursday 3rd July 2025

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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).

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