May all be happy. May all be well.
सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः । सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः ॥
sarve bhavantu sukhinaḥ · sarve santu nirāmayāḥ
Begin here
Themes we explore
- RitualStructure that gives meaning
- GratitudeSeeing what is already given
- MindfulnessKind attention, here and now
- Emotional balanceFeel fully, respond wisely
- SilenceRoom to hear yourself
- ResilienceBending, then rising
- PurposeA reason that pulls you forward
- HopeSeeing a path, finding the will
- CompassionWarmth toward self and others
- ConnectionBelonging, the deepest need
What research shows
Writing down a few things you are grateful for each week was linked to greater well-being and optimism.
Emmons & McCullough (2003), Journal of Personality and Social Psychology 84(2), 377–389Structured meditation programmes showed moderate benefits for anxiety, low mood and pain.
Goyal et al. (2014), JAMA Internal Medicine 174(3), 357–368 · 47 trialsPerforming a short ritual before a demanding task lowered anxiety and improved performance.
Brooks et al. (2016), Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes 137, 71–85Personal rituals helped people regain a sense of control after loss.
Norton & Gino (2014), Journal of Experimental Psychology: General 143(1), 266–272
Peace is not purchased. It is practised.