Maharishi Mahesh Yogi was renowned as a man of small stature who made a big impact. His tireless commitment and the legacy of his work will be felt for millennia, not only for the meditation technique he shared with the world, but also for bringing Vedic wisdom to life for everyone to enjoy.
He was also known for holding high expectations of those around him. In this episode, Thom shares an anecdote about Maharishi delivering a practical lesson on what it means to be a responsible citizen.
Thom then expands on this theme, responding to audience questions about how each of us can step up and become the change we wish to see in the world.
Episode Highlights
[00:45] Embracing the Collective
[03:19] Exciting Times for Three Travel Advocates
[06:04] Hot Potato Politics
[08:08] This is the World You Have to Change
[10:50] Do That Now
[12:07] Ask, Ask, Ask
[15:44] Q - Did You Complete the Assignment?
[15:59] Leaders Aren't Leading
[18:32] Change the World at the Individual Level
[20:27] The Bus Conductor Phenomenon
[23:31] The Light Inside
[25:16] Q - Are My Actions Ineffective?
[26:53] A - The Enlightened Grocer in Punjab
[29:05] Valuable Contact
[33:45] Compromising on Coffee for the Sake of Interactivity
[36:41] Meditate, Show Up, Interact
[38:06] Q - How Do You Stop Your Energy Being Drained?
[38:58] A - Stability and Adaptability Grows
[41:40] Not Nothing
[43:42] Off You Go
[46:27] The Pitfalls of Excess Generosity
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