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Welcome to Policy Matters, a quarterly presentation from Maitri Policy Advocacy, where we discuss public policies that shape the prevention, intervention, and overall attention to domestic violence within our communities.In our third presentation of Policy Matters, we interview Casey Swegman of Tahirih Justice Center on the prevalence of child marriages in the US and learn about the upcoming federal proposal to address child marriages nationally.Casey Carter Swegman is a national expert on serving immigrant survivors of gender-based violence. As the Director of Public Policy at the Tahirih Justice Center she oversees Tahirih's state and federal policy advocacy focused on improving protections for immigrant survivors while simultaneously seeking long-term, systemic change. She engages in extensive domestic and international training and outreach and serves as a liaison to local agencies and service providers working to strengthen the capacity of their local community to respond to the needs of immigrant survivors. Before her role as Director of Public Policy, Casey spent over 10 years in direct service with immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and trafficking, including at Tahirih on the Forced Marriage Initiative and before that with the International Rescue Committee, where she led a program for refugees arriving with special needs.This episode was curated by the Maitri Policy Advocacy Program and facilitated by Smitha Chandrasekhar. Smitha is a senior at the University of Washington majoring in Biology. She is currently on the pre-med track and intends to focus on a career in women's reproductive health and oncology. Smitha has been volunteering with Maitri for almost a year and is deeply invested in promoting the rights of survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault to their own bodies and autonomy.Resources shared in this PodcastChild Marriage Prevention Act of 2024https://www.tahirih.org/news/child-ma...Discussion with Fraidy Reiss, Child Marriage Survivor and founder of Unchained At last   • S5-E1: Unchained At Last: California ...  Asia Child marriage initiative: Summary of the research in Bangladesh, India, and Nepal https://www.icrw.org/wp-content/uploa...Child Marriage in the UShttps://www.tahirih.org/wp-content/up...UNICEF working to end child marriages in the UShttps://www.unicefusa.org/how-help/ad...California Senate Bill 404 on Child Marriage ban https://legiscan.com/CA/text/SB404/id... California Coalition to End Child Marriage https://cacoalitiontoendchildmarriage... It is time to end child marriages in the US https://www.cfr.org/blog/its-time-end.

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On this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop is joined by Jesse and Leo, co-founders of Maitri, a social infrastructure project focused on fostering interoperability between different social media applications. They explore the limitations of current social networks, the importance of community graphs in building trust and reputation, and how to create a digital environment that prioritizes meaningful human connection over algorithmic engagement. The conversation also touches on AI, reputation systems, decentralized governance, and the future of online coordination in an era of increasing technological acceleration. For more about their work, visit maitri.network.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversation!Timestamps00:00 Introduction to the Crazy Wisdom Podcast00:13 Founding My Tree: The Vision and Mission01:10 Challenges with Current Social Media02:50 Building Community Graphs04:13 Philosophical Insights on Social Relationships08:32 Interoperability and Technical Aspects13:44 AI and the Future of Social Media23:47 The Philosophy of Reputation28:44 Balancing Inclusivity and Exclusivity29:30 Building Reputation Systems31:16 Financializing Behaviors and Social Media32:24 Open Source and Competitive Benchmarking33:25 Privacy and Positive Attestations44:08 Future of Media and Group Identity53:11 Coordination and Governance Challenges56:15 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsKey InsightsInteroperability is the Key to Social Media's Future – Jesse and Leo emphasize that current social media platforms operate as isolated silos, preventing users from seamlessly interacting across networks. Maitri is designed as a social infrastructure project that enables interoperability between platforms, allowing for greater connectivity, user control, and shared network effects. Instead of monopolies controlling engagement, they envision a future where smaller, more specialized communities can thrive while remaining interconnected.Community Graphs Offer a More Nuanced Approach to Social Identity – Unlike traditional social graphs that focus on one-to-one relationships, community graphs provide a richer representation of how people engage within groups. These graphs account for the “fuzziness” of social membership, acknowledging that participation in a community is often subjective and context-dependent. This system aims to better reflect how humans naturally form trust and reputations within various groups.Reputation Systems Should Be Positive, Subjective, and Competitive – One of the key challenges in designing digital reputation systems is avoiding the pitfalls of social credit scores. Maitri's approach ensures that reputations are built through private, positive attestations rather than public negative ratings. This system mirrors real-world trust-building, where individuals accumulate credibility over time rather than being permanently defined by past mistakes. Additionally, by allowing multiple reputation frameworks to compete, users maintain agency over how they are evaluated.AI and Automation Will Radically Reshape Online Interaction – With AI-driven bots increasingly indistinguishable from humans, the internet is at risk of becoming an overwhelming space filled with automated engagement. Jesse and Leo highlight that while AI can be useful, there must be clear distinctions between human and non-human interactions. Maitri's reputation infrastructure could help address this challenge by providing proof of unique personhood, allowing people to differentiate between trusted human connections and AI-driven entities.Decentralized Coordination is a Crucial Missing Layer of the Internet – One of the biggest problems facing humanity is the failure to coordinate effectively. Traditional institutions and digital platforms have struggled to balance inclusivity with exclusivity, leading to either centralization or fragmentation. By creating digital primitives that allow for more efficient coordination—whether through financial incentives, reputation mechanisms, or group dynamics—Maitri aims to provide tools that help people organize at scale without relying on monopolistic control.The Future of Media is Many-to-Many, Not One-to-Many – The era of mass culture driven by television and radio, where everyone consumed the same media at the same time, is fading. Instead, we are moving toward a more fragmented but dynamic landscape where smaller communities cultivate their own cultural moments. While this shift eliminates shared cultural touchpoints, it allows for greater diversity of thought and expression. Curation and trust-based networks will become increasingly important as content continues to proliferate.Balancing Privacy, Identity, and Accountability is the Next Digital Challenge – The conversation highlights the ongoing tension between privacy and accountability in online spaces. While anonymous or pseudonymous interactions can protect free speech, they can also enable bad actors. Maitri's approach seeks to give users control over their identities by enabling flexible, context-dependent personas rather than enforcing a single, rigid identity. This allows for a balance between protecting privacy and maintaining trust in online interactions.

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Key takeaways: Meeting the client where they are: The coaches explored the importance of "meeting the client where they are" by cultivating inner stillness (Shantam) and resonating with the client's emotional state (Rasa). The role of Maitri: They discussed the concept of Maitri, which involves cultivating friendliness, compassion, and joy in the coach-client relationship. Dharmic action: The webinar emphasized the importance of Dharmic action in coaching, where actions serve the client, the coach, the context, and the planet simultaneously. Inner work for coaches: Steve and Raghu stressed the importance of ongoing inner work for coaches to cleanse their own "cup" and avoid projecting their own biases and experiences onto clients. This webinar offered valuable insights for coaches seeking to deepen their practice and cultivate a more holistic and compassionate approach to coaching. #Saptaswara #CoachingFramework #InnerWork #DharmicAction #Maitri #Rasa #Shantam #YogicCoaching #ICF #CoacharyaThis episode was recorded on 27 February, 2025 as part of SaptaSwara Webinar SeriesYou can watch the recording on our YouTube channel.  If you like this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and connect with us on the links below.  Thank you for your support!Contact Us https://coacharya.com/contactWebsite https://coacharya.comWebinars https://coacharya.com/events/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/coacharyaYouTube www.youtube.com/@Coacharya2Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CoacharyaTwitter https://twitter.com/coacharyaInstagram https://www.instagram.com/coacharya

Welcome to Policy Matters, a quarterly presentation from Maitri Policy Advocacy, where we discuss public policies that shape the prevention, intervention, and overall attention to domestic violence within our communities. In your Second Episode, we revisit the need for funding Domestic violence services in CA. Earlier in January of this year, Governor Newsom announced the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, and it failed to take into account what advocates have been asking for: increased funding for domestic violence services. We reverberate the response released by the VOCA Advocacy Alliance of CA and seek your support in reaching out to the Legislatures. This episode is created by Maitri Policy Advocacy and voiced by Smitha Chandrasekhar, Smitha Chandrasekhar is a senior at the University of Washington majoring in Biology. She is currently on the pre-med track and intends to focus on a career in women's reproductive health and oncology. Smitha has been volunteering with Maitri for almost a year and is deeply invested in promoting the rights of survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault to their own bodies and autonomy.   Resources in the Episode California VOCA Funding Advocacy https://www.cpedv.org/voca-funding-advocacy California VOCA Alliance https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bHy24HKsyVC0Sth0fM666Y188_xDVwqZ/edit UN Secretary-General's statement on domestic violence during COVID-19 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJgVTeZrWLk&ab_channel=UnitedNationsinIndia Maitri VOCA Advocacy in VALOR US Platform in 2022 https://www.facebook.com/reel/2310663309127820

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"Don't let your short term feelings come in the way of your long term goals."Rohit Kokane interviews Maitri Verma, the host of the Little Fixes podcast. They discuss the concept of little fixes and how they can bring about positive changes in various aspects of life.Maitri shares the story behind the name of her podcast and explains that little fixes are small improvements that can have a significant impact on one's life.They also talk about overcoming procrastination, the importance of patience and persistence, the role of relationships in personal growth, and the value of having a growth mindset. Maitri emphasizes the need to measure progress based on personal growth and the positive changes experienced.Takeaways:Little fixes are small improvements that can have a significant impact on one's life.Overcoming procrastination requires a growth mindset and the willingness to make small changes.Patience and persistence are key to achieving long-term goals and personal growth.Meaningful relationships play a crucial role in personal growth and provide support and accountability.Having a growth mindset allows for continuous learning and the ability to shatter old beliefs and create new ones.Measuring progress should be based on personal growth and the positive changes experienced.Journaling and reflection can help in measuring personal growth and progress.Connect with Maitri Verma:https://littlefixescollective.com/Podcast Managed By: Done For You Podcastswww.dfyp.in

As a 17th-generation descendant of Sri Vallabhacharya, Maitri Goswami has devoted her life to studying the sacred texts of the Pushti Bhakti Marg under the guidance of her father and revered guru. Join Swami and Maitri in an enriching exploration of their shared spiritual heritage, illuminating profound connections between the Gaudiya and Vallabha Sampradayas. Together, they delve into themes such as the emanation of the world as Bhagavan's lila, its intrinsic connection to the Divine, the ever-evolving nature of the soul and the Absolute, and the unending journey of bhakti. Don't miss this unique and inspiring dialogue Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE_-ecmVrSA ▶ CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Gaudiya Reform Forum on Facebook .~ Swami Padmanabha's Channels ▶ FACEBOOK ▶ YOUTUBE ▶ INSTAGRAM ▶ WEBSITE ▶ PURCHASE RADICAL PERSONALISM: Revival Manifesto for Proactive Devotion in hardcover, paperback, and/or Kindle formats on Amazon ▶ WRITE your REVIEW of RADICAL PERSONALISM ~ Tadatmya Sangha's Channels ▶ WEBSITE ▶ FACEBOOK ▶ INSTAGRAM ▶ YOUTUBE

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Domestic abuse isn't just physical—it can also shatter a person's financial stability. Financial abuse often goes unnoticed, yet it deeply impacts victims by limiting access to money, sabotaging financial independence, and creating lasting economic dependency. It's a hidden form of control that can affect anyone, regardless of income or background. In this episode, we dive into this critical yet under-discussed issue. Tejeswi Dodda, Maitri's Self-Sufficiency Coordinator, engages in an insightful conversation with Ariadne Horstman, a certified financial planner. Together, they share essential financial knowledge and practical tools to empower you to protect yourself and others from the devastating effects of financial abuse. Tune in to this important discussion and learn how to reclaim financial independence and resilience. ----------------------------------- ARIADNE HORSTMAN, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Appreciate Finance was founded in 2015 to help individuals and families realize personal goals and dreams through comprehensive financial planning and investment management. Its founder, Ariadne Horstman, has practiced as a CFP® since 2008, advising numerous families and individuals on their financial situations. Prior to that, she worked in the tech industry in Silicon Valley. She is a Registered Life Planner® with the Kinder Institute. Financial Life Planning is based on the premise that advisors must first discover clients' most essential goals before formulating a financial plan. In this way, a client's finances fully support those objectives as the client begins to move toward realizing them.

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In this talk Padmavajra explores 'the way of the ecstatic wanderers', the Mahasiddhas who are the early Buddhist Tantric adepts. He tells some stories, including stories about Sangharakshita and his encounters with a one-eyed Tantric in South India. He also evokes 'the mysterious home of the dakini' which takes us to the Land of the Five Jnanas. Finally, he makes a plea to take the magic power of Love out to others to heal the violence of this world. This talk was given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2023. *** Subscribe to our Free Buddhist Audio podcast:  On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts A full, curated, quality Dharma talk, every week. 3,000,000 downloads and counting!Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast:  On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts Bite-sized inspiration three times every week. Subscribe using these RSS feeds or search for Free Buddhist Audio or Dharmabytes in your favorite podcast service! Help us keep FBA Podcasts free for everyone: donate now! Follow Free Buddhist Audio: YouTube  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Facebook  |  Soundcloud

Welcome to Policy Matters: A quarterly presentation from Maitri Policy Advocacy, where we discuss public policies that are at the heart of shaping the way prevention, intervention, and overall attention to domestic violence within our communities. In our first presentation, we look at the medical mandate of reporting domestic violence that has been in the minds of survivors and advocates alike for a long time seeking to change the law. Joining us for the conversation, are Chris Negris, the Associate Director of Public Policy Strategies at the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence, and Anisa Ali, Program Manager of Health at Futures without Violence. This discussion was led by Smitha Chandrasekhar, Smitha Chandrasekhar is a senior at the University of Washington majoring in Biology. She is currently on the pre-med track and intends to focus on a career in women's reproductive health and oncology. Smitha has been volunteering with Maitri for almost a year and is deeply invested in promoting the rights of survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault to their own bodies and autonomy. Chris Negri (he/him) is the Associate Director of Public Policy Strategies at the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence. Working with Partnership staff, members, and allied organizations, he hopes to contribute to policy victories that fund prevention work, improve the lives of survivors, and address critical problems such as the financial and housing insecurity that survivors often face. He is particularly passionate about and dedicated to working on child welfare issues, mindful of the harm that the child welfare system often inflicts on children and families affected by domestic violence, particularly youth of color and LGBTQ+ young people. More About Chris :https://www.cpedv.org/profile/chris-negri Anisa Ali believes that all survivors deserve access to trauma-informed, culturally responsive health care and that health settings can be an important place of support for survivors. As a Program Manager at FUTURES, Anisa provides training and technical assistance for the National Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence, including on the Campus Leadership Program, the Survivor Leadership Cohort, and California state policy work. She was a fellow for the Solís Policy Institute-State, through the Women's Foundation of California. Anisa earned her MA in Gender and Women's Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her undergraduate degrees in International Studies and Spanish from Virginia Tech. More About Anisa: https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/anisa-ali-14/ Resources from the Episode: AB 3127 Factsheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pFlrrOX3bbmuM8BqwFaMTN5UvjsNNYDN/view Should California doctors report domestic abuse to the police? Here's how physician lawmakers voted: https://calmatters.org/health/2024/05/california-doctor-domestic-violence-reporting/                  

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Title: Bhakti and Self-Surrender18th Chapter: verses 54, 55, 5654th verse: “The one who does his work with sanctity and sacredness, he ultimately become a Prasanna-atma. He becomes identified with Brahman. He has no desires and no reason to worry. He sees everyone as the same. Such a person attains the highest devotion.”A true devotee of God has equanimity of mind and serenity. He is not shattered by what happens outside. He experiences identity with Brahman and is established in a state of perfect contentment.Great spiritual personalities, such as Jesus Christ, were able to withstand obstacles because of the serenity within.The 13th verse of the 12th chapter lists the characteristics of a devotee. He is contented and derives joy from the fact that he is a devotee of God. He has strong determination to pursue his spiritual goals.God is not mentioned in the 54th verse. Spirituality is about being a good human being, which should express in our thoughts, words and actions. Swami Vivekananda said: “Live life in such a way that Good will accept you even if you do not accept Him.”What is the idea of God in the Gita? It is the God of everyone, present as the divine principle within everyone. He is the God of even those who do not believe in Him.55th verse: “Such a person understands Me through Bhakti (devotion). His devotion is mixed with the understanding that God is present everywhere and within everyone. With such devotion that is combined with the understanding of the spiritual unity of creation, he understands God or the supreme reality in a comprehensive manner.”There are two levels of Bhakti: Sadhana bhakti and sadhya bhakti. Sadhana bhakti is the means and sadhya bhakti is the goal. Bhakti is the means towards Advaitic realization, when we see God as the transcendental principle that is immanent and present everywhere.During the early stages of Sadhana Bhakti, one should have strong determination. All great spiritual men and women has strong determination. With this determination, they promoted their ego to a spiritual ego. The ego: “I am a devotee” ultimately takes us out of ego. Sri Ramakrishna said: “You cannot root out ego. Therefore, you should give the ego a good job to do.”56th verse: “Surrender all your actions and results to Me. Then My grace will take you to the highest spiritual destination.”When we hit a dead wall with our own self-effort, we should surrender ourselves and give him the entire responsibility to a higher power. Then we become a tool in the hands of the higher power. All doubts vanish and karmic blocks are dismantled.A beginner's mind may not cooperate when he starts spiritual practices. This is due to accumulated samskaras which make him act in a certain manner. He may want to read a spiritual book, but the mind presents karmic blocks. At that time, he should surrender to a higher power.According to Ramanuja, Prapati is the highest state of a devotee of God. Prapati means complete surrender and is composed of the following characteristics. (1) Always having a positive outlook in life, full of sattvic qualities such as serenity, wisdom, compassion, and broad mindedness. (2) Rejecting all the opposing qualities such as skepticism and self-doubt. (3) Strong faith that God will protect me. (4) Strong faith that God is the only protector. (5) A feeling of total helplessness and dependence on God (6) Total self-surrender (atmanikshepa). When the first five characteristics are fulfilled, atmanikshepa is the result. He then becomes an instrument in the hands of God and God operates through him.In the 66th verse of 18th chapter, Lord Krishna describes the spiritual psychology of self-surrender. He says to Arjuna: “Give up all duties and take refuge in Me. Then you don't have to worry about anything.”Actions done expectation of results bind us. If we do the same actions without selfish desires, then the actions do not bind us. Every action can be done in a spiritual manner.Gita has a lot of repetitions because it is a dialog between Lord Krishna and Arjuna, and Arjuna did not fully understand Lord Krishna's teachings in earlier chapters.According to Patanjali Yoga Sutras, a spiritual seeker should practice friendliness (Maitri) towards fellow spiritual seekers, practice compassion (Karuna) towards those who are less evolved, practice happiness (Mudita) towards those who are more evolved and practice a filtering attitude (Upeksha) towards those who may shake his faith.

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In this podcast, Nazeehah Khan, a sexual assault survivor, activist, and the founder of Restraining Orders Without Borders had an in-depth conversation with our host Nandini Ray. Nazeehah shared her ordeal, hopes, and how she transformed her pain into power. Listen to the episode here: Nazeehah Khan is the Founder of Restraining Orders Without Borders (ROWB), a national legislative campaign expanding restraining order jurisdiction for nonresident survivors of domestic violence and sexual violence. ROWB has passed laws in Hawaii, and Oregon, and is pending the passage of SB 554 in California. Nazeehah holds a Masters in International Relations from the University of Cambridge. She was born and raised in Hawaii and is of Indo-Fijian heritage. Nazeehah's story and activism have been published in different media outlets including Forbes, KITV_abc, RISE, the Star-Advertiser. Learn more about ROWB here: https://www.rowbnational.com/ Learn more about Maitri here: www.maitri.org Listen to the Maitri Podcast and share with your networks.

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In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we share the second part of Sandra Maitri's talk from 2017 about using the Enneagram as a tool for growth. Sandra talks more in depth about the practice of inquiry to question our basic assumptions for each Enneagram type. Each Enneagram type has fundamental qualities and reactive tendencies to our behavioral problems. Sandra shares why we need to be present with all three centers of intelligence so that we can inquiry effectively.Connect with us:IEA2023.comSandra Maitri:Web: sandramaitri.comSeth "Creek" Creekmore: IG: @_creekmorePod: Fathoms | An Enneagram PodcastPod: Awareness to Action Enneagram PodcastPod: Delusional Optimism with Dr. BSeth Abram:IG: @integratedenneagramPod: Fathoms | An Enneagram PodcastLindsey Davis Marks:IG: @lindseyfaithdmPod: Fathoms | An Enneagram PodcastLee Fields:Web: enneagrammatic.comIG: @enneagrammaticAephoria Partners:Web: aephoriapartners.comFB: Aephoria Partners Consulting

In this episode of the International Enneagram Association podcast, we pull from our 2017 archives to feature a talk by Sandra Maitri about the history of the Enneagram, how to hold the Enneagram and some ways to do some internal inquiry to understand yourself better. In this first part of her talk, Sandra talks about her experience with the Enneagram to remind us that the Enneagram is a map but doesn't tell you how to travel the territory.Connect with us:IEA2023.comSandra Maitri:Web: sandramaitri.comSeth "Creek" Creekmore: IG: @_creekmorePod: Fathoms | An Enneagram PodcastPod: Awareness to Action Enneagram PodcastPod: Delusional Optimism with Dr. BSeth Abram:IG: @integratedenneagramPod: Fathoms | An Enneagram PodcastLindsey Davis Marks:IG: @lindseyfaithdmPod: Fathoms | An Enneagram PodcastLee Fields:Web: enneagrammatic.comIG: @enneagrammaticAephoria Partners:Web: aephoriapartners.comFB: Aephoria Partners Consulting

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Statistics suggest that marital rape happens in 10-14% of all California marriages. However, the silence surrounding marital rape leaves many victims unaware that they can seek help. In this episode of “Between Friends” Zakia Afrin and Indira Chakravorty discuss Indira's Article on Marital rape as a tool for domestic violence in the recently published “Khadr Dhare Ghor”/ an edited book of essays on Domestic violence published in Kolkata Book Fair, 2023. পরিসংখ্যান বলে, কালিফরনিয়ায় শতকরা ১০ থেকে ১৪ টি দাম্পত্য সম্পর্কে যৌন নির্যাতন ঘটে থাকে। তবু এই বিষয়ে রাখ ঢাক থাকায় অনেকে জানেন না, সাহায্য পেতে হলে কি করতে হবে। এই নিয়ে কথোপকথন রইল আমাদের এবারের পর্বে। Zakia Afrin is the Director of Survivor Advocacy at Maitri. Indira Chakravorty, Author, co-founder of Daya-Houston and Saheli Houston; and volunteer at Maitri. --------------------- Useful resources: Danger Assessment Toolhttps://www.dangerassessment.org/.../DA_NewScoring_2019.pdf Marital Rape Incident in Bangladesh https://www.thedailystar.net/.../marital-rape-killed... 498A of the Indian Penal Code https://indiankanoon.org/doc/538436/ Maitri Discussion on Domestic Violence deaths in the South Asian community https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AtE6X0aAVM&t=0s No means No Campaign https://www.nomeansnoworldwide.org/Healthy Relationship and Power and Control Wheel; The South Asian Context https://www.facebook.com/maitribayarea/posts/pfbid031iDvU4181ix6HHLTDZuA1z2mm28NxRB53X92FzLu8dsnJUgPdm6k9SnAucScBW9Vl Reproductive Coercion https://www.thehotline.org/resources/reproductive-coercion/ This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. [www.sccendviolence.org] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maitribayarea/message

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Presenting a special episode of the Maitri podcast in Punjabi! Join Maitri volunteers Davinder Kaur Atwal and Arvinder Dhalla as they engage in a profound conversation that challenges widely-held perceptions about domestic violence. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in breaking the stigma surrounding domestic violence, supporting survivors, and fostering a community culture that does not tolerate abuse. Don't miss this enlightening and empowering conversation! Gain valuable insights and prepare yourself for informed discussions on this crucial issue so that together, we can end domestic violence in our community This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. [www.sccendviolence.org Host: Nandini Ray Conversation: Davinder Kaur Atwal and Arvinder Dhalla --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maitribayarea/message

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Title: The Three Levels of Intellect and Happiness18th Chapter: verse 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 37, 38, 39Lord Krishna divides human traits in three areas – sattvic, rajasik and tamasik.Jnanam (knowledge), karta (doer), karma (action), buddhi (intellect) and sukham (happiness) – all can be divided into these three traits.We can infer which trait is predominant in a person by observing his external temperament. A sattvik person is calm and serene even in difficult situations. A rajasik person is swayed by his circumstances. A tamasik person is dull and non-responsive., not understanding what is happening around him.The 26th, 27th and 28th verses discuss the three levels of refinement of karta (doer) - sattvik, rajasik and tamasik.26th verse: “Who is a sattvik karta? He is totally devoid of any attachment. He does a lot of good things but does not identify himself as the doer.”If we engage in a lot of work without sense of doer ship, we are not fatigued. The body may take a toll, but the mind stays fresh.27th verse: “Who is rajasik karta? His mind moves from one polar opposite to another, from extreme joy to depression. When he gets expected results, he is overjoyed (harsha). When he does not get expected results, he is depressed (shoka). Obsessed by what he is doing, he is mentally fatigued.”28th verse: “Who is tamasik karta? He is totally disturbed, crude, without politeness, dishonest, malicious, indolent, never in a happy mood, arrogant and perpetually procrastinating.”The tamasik karta is always unhappy seeing the whole world as his enemy and seeing the whole world as doing injustice to him.The 30th, 31st and 32nd verses discuss the three levels of refinement of buddhi (intellect) - sattvik, rajasik and tamasik.30th verse: “What is an example of sattvik, most refined intellect? That intellect by which one knows what ought to be done, how it ought to be done, what ought not to be done, how to begin and retire from work, and how to combine action and contemplation, how to avoid actions that create bondage, is sattvik.”Work can bring desires and ambitions that are not helpful. One should do his duty properly but have the ability to say “NO” to his own mind.According to Patanjali Yoga Sutras, a spiritual seeker should practice friendliness (Maitri) towards fellow spiritual seekers, practice compassion (Karuna) towards those who are less evolved, practice happiness (Mudita) towards those who are more evolved and practice a filtering attitude (Upeksha) towards those who may shake his faith.31st verse: “What is an example of rajasik intellect? That intellect by which one mixes up dharma (righteousness) and adharma (unrighteousness),  by which one does not have the discerning wisdom to choose what is to be done and what is to be avoided, is rajasik.”32nd verse: “What is an example of tamasik intellect? That intellect which enveloped in ignorance and delusion covers the truth and sees everything in an inverted way, which considers dharma as adharma and adharma as dharma, which deliberately thinks that doing something wrong is the best thing for the world, is tamasik.”In the Mahabharata, Duryodhana says: “I know what the right thing is to do, but I cannot do that. I know what the wrong thing is to do, but I cannot resist from doing it.”People with tamasik intellect have an obsession to do something which eventually brings their own downfall.How do we know that we are following the path of dharma? We feel inner tranquility and contentment. We feel – “I have done what I ought to have done and I have attained what I ought to have attained.”The 37th, 38th and 39th verses discuss the three levels of refinement of sukham (happiness) - sattvik, rajasik and tamasik.37th verse: “What is the nature of sattvik happiness? Certain activities appear in the beginning to be like poison (difficult and painful), but eventually is like nectar (brings greatness, joy and contentment) – such happiness is sattvik.38th verse: “What is the nature of rajasik happiness? Certain activities which are like nectar in the beginning (which appear to be very pleasant because they are the result of senses and mind coming in contact with objects of enjoyment), but which are like poison in the end (which inevitably lead to unpleasant outcomes) – such happiness is rajasik.39th verse: “What is the nature of tamasik happiness? The happiness which is delusive and unpleasant both in the beginning and in the end, which is the result of laziness, delusion, ignorance, which is the result of understanding dharma as adharma, is tamasik.”To develop bhakti, one should have a strong desire to get out of the cycle of happiness and unhappiness. Second, one should pray to God or engage in karma yoga. Third, one should read about the life and teachings of great spiritual personalities.While the condition of the mind affects our actions, our actions also affect the mind. Good. Noble actions done without a selfish motive generate spiritual energy and create more sattvik qualities in the mind.We always function at the emotional level, not intellectual level. Through spiritual practices, what we know intellectually, we should strive to become our emotional state. 

Hesed, Metta, Maitri, Loving kindness... Words we use as place holders for concepts, for feelings. In this case: an idea of a feeling that is beyond our limited conception...

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Are South Asian youth comfortable sharing their dating experiences with their parents? Do they receive enough guidance and support from their families in understanding the concept of healthy partner relationships? To discuss these questions we invited 3 South Asian youth community members. Hajra Usman, Sid Barathi, and Nidhi Satyagal joined us to shed light on the unique challenges South Asian youth face when navigating conversations about dating and relationships with their families. They also shared their recommendations on how both South Asian youth and adults can facilitate an environment of safe and open communication to have conversations on healthy partner relationships. Please listen to this insightful discussion and share this episode with your network. Feel free to share your recommendations with us at maitri@maitri.org. This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. [www.sccendviolence.org] Our host: Nandini Ray has been involved in the gender justice movement since 2011. As the Sr. Manager of the Outreach & Prevention Program at Maitri, she leads community engagement and education efforts at Maitri, represents Maitri at community talks, panels, and in media, and provides culturally responsive training for DV advocates and service providers. Nandini curates, designs and hosts Maitri's reputed Podcast series, “Between Friends” and leads social media outreach efforts. Hajra Usman is a clinical researcher assistant and a long-time Maitri volunteer. Sid Barathi is a recent graduate from UCSB. He currently works at a research lab and a clinic as a medical assistant. Nidhi Satyagal is the Prevention Program Associate at Maitri. She recently graduated from UCSB with a B.A. in Economics and a minor in History. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maitribayarea/message

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In this week's Mindful Monday video and podcast, Waylon shares some friendly Buddhist advice: if you're feeling blue and lonely, remember four things. For more, read the article Waylon references inside the video >> The Most Important Article on Elephant, Ever: Maitri. Want to explore Maitri a little more, free? >> Give your Sweet Self a Gift, from Us For the next few days, I'm offering $75 off the most important path I've ever been able to travel—Maitri: How to Fall in Love with your Sweet Self. ~ Waylon Lewis Join 21 Days with live meetings, community, inspiring study materials, meditation—a fundamental investment in yourself that will last a lifetime.⁠ ⁠   Subscribe to get our full conversations weekly.

“The simple act of kindness is by far more powerful than a thousand heads bowing in prayer” Mahatma GandhiI was inspired to teach about Maitri as a reaction to current events and the layers of what humanity face all over the world. Maitri's Bhavana is to cultivate, produce, develop the feeling is one of friendliness, benevolence, affection, kindness, good-will, it is this unconditional friendship, acceptance and love for oneself and others.When we strip off our cultural conditioning, bias, beliefs, impressions, habitual tendencies, in the Yogic perspective we all are an expression of the One, Grace, Divinity, Pure Consciousness, the light of Prana that flows within us all. When we say Namaste we are saying the Divine that flows within me, I recognise that same flow of Divine Life within you. That fundamentally we are the essence of a Divine that is in the form of your unique embodiment. And each one of us has a basic goodness, a decency, that love is at our core, our true nature. That we all have a desire to have more joy, happiness and fulfilment in our lives And not to suffer. However, just as the teachings express this is unavoidable because we love and exist we are subjected to the pain of change, illness and death. The ironic dilemma is that the more we love, the deeper we feel it the more it hurts when it changes, we loose it and have to grieve it. It's like how we enjoy the light and heat of the fire, however when we get to close it burns. We learn to keep ourselves safe by backing away from the fire, but over time we are so faraway from the flame, we can't benefit from its heat and light. Our work in Practice is to begin to make friends with ourselves, to stop looking for validation outside and turn our attention to feeling at home and relaxed within when we feel that fire burning. Our practice is to build that fire, we call this Tapas, physical fire, energetic fire and mental fire of concentration to create a positive change. As the saying goes “I survived because the fire inside me burned brighter than the fire around me” This is the real work of Practice – to have a relationship with our pain, difficulty and hardship.Yoga Sutras points out 5 Kleshas, mental emotional afflictions we all will struggle with; Avidya – Ignorance,Asmita – Egotism, Raga – Attachment, Dvesa – Avoidance, Abinivesha – Fear of loss, change and deathYoga Sutra 1:31 states the 4 symptoms of suffering observed in practice manifests asNegative thinkingEmotional distressInstability in the bodyDisturbances in the breath that mirror the mindThe solution is Yoga Sutra 1.29 says to move inwards and then Yoga Sutra 1.32 to focus on one thing at a time. Yoga Sutra 1.33 Cultivate Non-judgemental loving awareness – Upekshanam, Friendliness – Maitri, Joy – Mudito happiness – SukkaCompassion – KarunaLoving kindness and friendliness towards what arises in our practice, a compassion and equanimity in body, energy and mind as we observe life's events and not being drawn into judgement or contempt towards ourselves as well as others. To read more and to practice with Zephyr Wildman, click here. To support Zephyr Yoga Podcast, donate here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IT'S OUR 100TH EPISODE! Yes! And to celebrate, we will reacquaint ourselves with the idea of One Love in joining together for a loving kindness meditation. Remembering that we are much more the same rather than different, a reminder of how we can actually feel this love and spread will be covered today as well because we do makeup humankind after all. In this episode we will learn: ~How to remember day to day, especially this time of year how we are ONE LOVE.~tips on staying present during the holiday season~A Metta, or Loving Kindness Meditation to feel and spread love with Sonic Yogi Singing bowls and music for a profound meditation experience. Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi, Deep Sleep With Singing BowlsListen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple MusicAmazon MusicWatch Sonic Yogi's Ted TalkThe Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!In the mountains or At the beach Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show:Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.comVenmo: @cheri-flake Thank you! Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri's Georgia Mountain Retreats Ethereal Network of Shows Spotlight! Derek Loudermilk Show: Derek Loudermilk Website: https://derekloudermilk.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DerekLoudermilk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerekLoudermilkShow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derekloudermilk/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCECrw6uCmVsb1mzIvT1pbQQ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@derekrloudermilk/ Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community! Twitter: @stresstherapy Instagram: @thestresstherapist Facebook Linkedin Website YouTube Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat! Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime! OR Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia. Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5624757/advertisement

Elevating Mental Health PracticesWelcome back to "The Patients Speak," where we bridge healthcare innovation with the patient voice. In this episode, our diverse panel dives deep into the complexities of mental health. Mark introduces Maggie Hallett, Senior Director at Mental Health America of Ohio; Jess Maitri, of YoThera Method in Boise; and Wayne Brown, a licensed clinical social worker in Buffalo.Key Topics:Mental Health in the WorkplaceMaggie sheds light on Mental Health America's role, emphasizing creating healthy work cultures and peer recovery support programs.Holistic Therapeutic ApproachesJess discusses her Yothera method, incorporating body, mind, and spirit into therapy, addressing the need for non-traditional approaches.Challenges of Community Mental HealthWayne highlights issues in community mental health, including burnout, lack of continuity, and the struggle to serve overwhelming caseloads.Importance of Joy in TherapyThe panel stresses the need for joy in therapy, shifting the focus from problems to joy and emphasizing the emotional investment therapists bring.Elevating Mental Health PracticesThe discussion touches on the necessity of valuing mental health professionals, ensuring fair pay, supportive work environments, and empowering therapists to choose fulfilling specialties.Quotes:Maggie Hallett: "When you create an environment in which people can actually take care of themselves, that they're paid enough... you are not leaving your stresses at the door when you walk in."Jess Maitri: "What's lacking in the therapeutic process is joy. It's more joy. It's actually bringing joy... helping them realize that they can still access joy."Wayne Brown: "They have the right, they have the obligation to find the therapist who's going to most meet their needs... we have to be true to ourselves and really do our best practice."This insightful conversation calls for a shift in mental health practices, emphasizing the need for joy, individualized care, fair compensation, and supportive work environments. Join us in our next episode of "The Patients Speak" as we continue to explore and advocate for the patient's voice in healthcare. Thank you for listening.BSB Media

Mariam Azimi, a survivor with her courage and resilience not only paved her future with safety and dignity, but also gave support, guidance, and emotional confidence to many survivors that they needed after suffering from domestic violence. Mariam has been working relentlessly to break the stigma of divorce. In this Maitri podcast episode, Mariam shares her journey and hope. Mariam Azimi is the founder of Care2Elevate.space and established CircleofsiSTARhood (https://www.facebook.com/circleofsiSTARhood/about_details.) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maitribayarea/message

Stevie Wonder sang, love's in need, of a love today. That's true. So that's what we are doing in this episode. Love song in Hindi, dedicated to the lonely. It's a thread, an idea I am excited to share with you. Love scene from my forthcoming novel: "He knows a lot about songs." Journal excerpt: Intelligence is fraught for women, for many - from my workshop series on A.I. at Octavia's Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in Los Angeles, CA.Guided meditation: Maitri practice, a loving kindness, guided meditation. youtube: @laypodig: @dr.roopabalasinghemail: r@roopabalasingh.com

A Walking Meditation, with Jessica MaitriJessica's Website @yothera_method on Instagram Jessica on YouTube Jessica's Facebook group Jessica's Facebook page

The world needs loving kindness more now than ever. Use this recording to practice the Maitri meditation so that you might experience loving kindness and offer it to all sentient beings.

In this episode, Flavia Agnes joined us to share her journey from a survivor to a trailblazer. Flavia Agnes is a women's rights advocate, legal scholar, and one of the central figures of the women's movement in India. Her own experience with domestic violence inspired her to become a women's rights lawyer. As co-founder of MAJLIS, a legal and cultural resource center in Mumbai, India, her primary engagement has been to provide quality legal services to women and children. **About Flavia Agnes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flavia_Agnes **About Majlis: https://majlislaw.com/about/ Learn about Maitri: www.maitri.org This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention: https://desj.sccgov.org/ogbvp   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maitribayarea/message

“The simple act of kindness is by far more powerful than a thousand heads bowing in prayer” Mahatma GandhiI was inspired to teach about Maitri as a reaction to current events and the layers of what humanity face all over the world. Maitri's Bhavana is to cultivate, produce, develop the feeling is one of friendliness, benevolence, affection, kindness, good-will, it is this unconditional friendship, acceptance and love for oneself and others.When we strip off our cultural conditioning, bias, beliefs, impressions, habitual tendencies, in the Yogic perspective we all are an expression of the One, Grace, Divinity, Pure Consciousness, the light of Prana that flows within us all. When we say Namaste we are saying the Divine that flows within me, I recognise that same flow of Divine Life within you. That fundamentally we are the essence of a Divine that is in the form of your unique embodiment. And each one of us has a basic goodness, a decency, that love is at our core, our true nature. That we all have a desire to have more joy, happiness and fulfilment in our lives And not to suffer. However, just as the teachings express this is unavoidable because we love and exist we are subjected to the pain of change, illness and death. The ironic dilemma is that the more we love, the deeper we feel it the more it hurts when it changes, we loose it and have to grieve it. It's like how we enjoy the light and heat of the fire, however when we get to close it burns. We learn to keep ourselves safe by backing away from the fire, but over time we are so faraway from the flame, we can't benefit from its heat and light. Our work in Practice is to begin to make friends with ourselves, to stop looking for validation outside and turn our attention to feeling at home and relaxed within when we feel that fire burning. Our practice is to build that fire, we call this Tapas, physical fire, energetic fire and mental fire of concentration to create a positive change. As the saying goes “I survived because the fire inside me burned brighter than the fire around me” This is the real work of Practice – to have a relationship with our pain, difficulty and hardship.Yoga Sutras points out 5 Kleshas, mental emotional afflictions we all will struggle with;Avidya – Ignorance,Asmita – Egotism,Raga – Attachment,Dvesa – Avoidance,Abinivesha – Fear of loss, change and deathYoga Sutra 1:31 states the 4 symptoms of suffering observed in practice manifests asNegative thinkingEmotional distressInstability in the bodyDisturbances in the breath that mirror the mindThe solution is Yoga Sutra 1.29 says to move inwards and then Yoga Sutra 1.32 to focus on one thing at a time.Yoga Sutra 1.33 CultivateNon-judgemental loving awareness – Upekshanam,Friendliness – Maitri,Joy – Mudito happiness – SukkaCompassion – KarunaTo read more and to practice with Zephyr Wildman, click here. To support Zephyr Yoga Podcast, donate here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Maitri' - Silicon Valley's Outreach for Assistance: In February 1991, a group of women came together to create a lifeline for South Asian women facing domestic violence, marking the birth of Maitri. Recognizing the service gap for immigrant South Asian women, they saw a need for culturally and linguistically accessible support, leading to Maitri's founding.  Today, Maitri remains dedicated to bridging this gap and continues to answer the calls for help that started over three decades ago. Since 1991, Maitri has empowered thousands of survivors and emerged as a cornerstone for the South Asian community. Maitri offers holistic assistance through volunteer training, comprehensive resource guides, partnerships with legal and domestic violence organizations, and various programs and services. These include a Helpline, Peer Counseling, Transitional Housing, Legal Advocacy, Economic Empowerment, Individual Therapy, Support Groups, Community Outreach and Education, and Emergency Shelter Referrals.  Maitri believes healthy relationships are built on mutual respect, open communication, and individual empowerment. All of their efforts are geared toward helping South Asians make informed choices. South Asia's Domestic Violence Problem: High Prevalence: South Asia faces higher rates of intimate partner violence, with 37% of women affected, exceeding the global average of 30% Economic Dependence: Financial dependency among South Asian women, with 58% not participating in income-related decisions, increases their vulnerability to domestic abuse Child Marriages: South Asia has the world's highest child marriage rates, with 30% of girls marrying before turning 18, contributing to heightened risks of domestic violence. * Data cited from internet sources and may not be 100% updated Maitri's Mission: Their mission is to empower South Asian survivors of domestic violence to lead lives of dignity and self-sufficiency through holistic programs and enable healthy relationships and gender equity through community education, engagement, and advocacy. "Violence against women, gender abuse, gender inequality – you find it everywhere. But it's our duty to stand against it." Nandini Ray In this Episode: In this episode, we explore the remarkable journey of Maitri, an organization dedicated to supporting South Asian victims of domestic violence. From its modest beginnings with a single phone line in a kitchen over 30 years ago, Maitri has grown into a powerful force offering various services, including legal advocacy, immigration help, housing, and more. Born from the empathy of a group of South Asian women in Silicon Valley, Maitri has evolved to have 18 staff members and around 50 committed volunteers, making it a significant source of support for the South Asian community. Nandini Ray shares her experiences with misogyny and domestic violence in India, emphasizing that this issue transcends class and culture. Through her heartfelt stories, we learn about three individuals who, thanks to Maitri, have been able to change their life trajectories. We hear tales of a mother reclaiming her self-worth, a young person escaping a forced marriage, and a man challenging gender norms by seeking help against abuse. While one episode can't possibly capture the full impact of Maitri's work, the organization stands out as a shining example of hope and resilience in the face of domestic violence. Join us for an episode filled with inspiration, poignant accounts, and a deep look into an issue affecting global communities. About the Guest: Nandini Ray is the Sr. Manager, Outreach & Prevention Program at Maitri. She is a State-mandated trained Domestic Violence advocate passionate about gender justice. Nandini leads all community engagement activities at Maitri, represents Maitri at community talks, panels, and media, provides culturally responsive training for domestic violence advocates and service providers, hosts the Maitri podcast, Between Friends, and manages Maitri's online activities. Under her leadership, Maitri's Outreach and Prevention Program has grown significantly. Show Notes: How Maitri is making strides in supporting those experiencing domestic abuse Learn about Maitri's first point of contact for individuals facing abuse or violence Legal Assistance for Immigrants: Dive deep into the unique challenges immigrants face and how Maitri offers them legal guidance Understanding Restraining Orders: Why many people struggle with legal procedures like restraining orders How Maitri empowers its clients to be financially independent, coaching them on job readiness Addressing Mental Health: The importance of mental health assistance and how Maitri offers relevant resources Community Outreach for Prevention: How Maitri raises awareness and prevents domestic violence through community programs Domestic Violence: A Larger Issue: Explore the wide-reaching impacts of domestic violence on society, from health costs to job losses Engaging Men in the Dialogue: Why it is Essential to Include Men in the Discussion on Domestic Violence Debunking the Model Minority Myth: Learn the misconceptions within the South Asian community about domestic violence Stigma and Domestic Violence: Understand the harmful impact of societal stigma on addressing and combating domestic abuse Learn about Maitri's initiative to involve men in domestic violence discussions actively Links Mentioned: Gujarati Mahatma Gandhi Marathi South Asian Countries Donate to Maitri Connect with Nandini Ray and Maitri: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Maitri If you are a victim of sexual violence and need help, contact Maitri: Address: 697, Santa Clara, CA 95052 Phone: (408) 436-8398 Email: maitri@maitri.org

Judgment of ourselves and others causes a lot of unnecessary pain, shame, blame and guilt. Judgment gets in the way of learning, growth, performance, productivity, connection, and peace. Most of us, especially physicians, move through the world judging. Once you notice and acknowledge your "judgment habit" you can make a choice. The liberation begins with noticing.   Notice where you judge yourself and others and try "opting out."   What is Needed to Move Beyond Judgment Noticing  Kindness Self compassion and compassion  Acceptance  Curiosity Love A Commitment to: change  a better way energy conservation  trust    How many times a day do you judge yourself ?  Do you think you are a problem or to blame? Do you think you don't measure up? Do you use criticism and judgment to push yourself to do more? Do you judge others?  What would it be like if you opted out of judgment? What would it be like if you showed up with hands wide open? Curious? Asking I wonder why? How Interesting or I don't know why.   Maitri is benevolent kindness and unconditional friendliness.  What if you dropped your hypervigilance and showed up in the world with maitri instead.   Judgment is rampant in medicine Medical culture (and society) teaches us constant hypervigilance and judgment about our performance is necessary to make sure we are measuring up. Patient satisfaction scores, HEDIS measures, chart completion and peer review are all also used as a way to judge us as good doctors. We judge patient complaints, diagnosis, compliance, post-op recovery time and many other things. Our feedback and evaluation sessions, peer review, and M&M are full of judgment and blame.    What if we brought caring, Maitri, love of each other, our patients and the practice of medicine to the conversation. What if we honored growth and learning? What if we gave strength-based feedback in medicine? What if we set an intention for our evaluations -specifically how we hope learners and colleagues would feel after? What if our intentions were that they felt believed in, inspired, and hopeful? What would happen if we stopped judging our colleagues and med students and instead partnered with them as teammates? What if the focus in medicine was on “caring” well- for ourselves and others? What if peer review were about learning, growing and evolving rather than blaming- finding the systemic or human fault and issuing scores= form of judgment Are you willing to stop judging your colleagues and learners? What would it be like if you opted out of judgment in patient care? What would it be like if you showed up with hands wide open?    Coach with Jessie to learn how to opt out of judgment yourself and/or arrange a retreat or coaching for your team to change the culture at your work into a truly caring culture. https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/team-coaching-retreats Join one of Jessie's retreats as an individual to do this work in nature while caring for yourself and nourishing yourself. www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats Hire Jessie to speak to share some of these messages in an effective way with your leadership and teams.  www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking If you want to develop a mindfulness practice or a speaker for your group, reach out to Dr. Liang www.awakenbreath.org *Nothing in this episode should be considered medical advice.  

¿Sabías que el amor bondadoso no solo puede llenar tu corazón, sino también ser una herramienta poderosa para el manejo del trauma y la regulación emocional? En este episodio de "CRECER EN PAZ", te introduzco en la práctica del Metta (o Maitri), un enfoque budista que fomenta el bienestar emocional.  La paz no es un estado estático, sino un proceso activo de equilibrio y crecimiento. En un mundo lleno de desafíos y distracciones, encontrar la paz puede parecer una utopía. Pero aquí te invito a explorar cómo, con las herramientas adecuadas y un poco de autoamor, podemos crear espacios de paz en nuestras vidas. ¿Te animas a acompañarme en este viaje? Vamos juntos, reconociendo que la paz es un camino, no un destino. NUEVO CURSO GRATUITO: https://bit.ly/crecer_en_paz Música: Gustavo Ripa IMPORTANTE: El budismo y la neuropsicología, en todas sus formas, incluida la laica, pueden ofrecer herramientas valiosas para la introspección, el autoconocimiento y el bienestar general. Sin embargo, siempre deben ser considerados como un complemento y no un reemplazo del tratamiento médico o psicológico profesional. Si sientes que no puedes solo, pide asistencia: todos hemos pasado por momentos difíciles. Cuidémonos entre todos. Te abrazo en el Camino.

17th verse: “Extremely conceited, haughty, filled with pride and intoxication of wealth, they perform all sacrifices with great ostentation disregarding all ordinances.” This is the literal translation. The meaning of the verse is that such people do things in an improper manner without any consideration for propriety.Kama refers to desire – the mind wants to go after worldly desire all the time. Dambha refers to religious or spiritual pride and superiority. Māna means they think they deserve more honor than others. Mada means delusion, an over estimation of one's abilities. These are characteristics of people who become conceited and indulge in showmanship.Sri Ramakrishna refers to three types of devotees – Sattvic, who are serene and contemplative. Rajasic who are externally expressive. And Tamasic who worship in a careless manner.18th verse: “Filled with egotism, power, insolence, lust and anger, such people hate Me. They do not recognize the presence of the divine spark in themselves and in others.”There are two types of strengths. In the first type, one has wealth, power, status but he is self-restraint. He does not have aversion towards anyone. In the second type, the power is accompanied by extreme likes and dislikes.It is important to combine any kind of power with humility and self-restraint. If a wealthy or powerful person is humble, it is a blessing to society.Ramanuja says in his commentary on the 18th verse: “The very idea of Viveka (discrimination) and Vairagya (renunciation) never comes to them because they have no genuine devotion to God. Their mind remains impure, and they always criticize. They think of someone who exercises self-restraint as weak. They think of knowledge without showmanship as ignorance.”19th verse: The literal meaning is: “These people – who are proud, malicious, cruel and born of evil qualities – I hurl them perpetually in the wombs of the demons.” The interpretation is: “Those who deliberately do sinful deeds, they fall into perpetual demonic state.”There is no eternal damnation in Hinduism. Only Madhvacharya talked about it. The majority do not accept this view. God is not the arbitrator.Gita says that we should build our own spiritual destiny. We reap according to the types of seeds we sow. According to our own actions, we create heaven or hell like conditions in our life.If we take refuge in God's grace, our destiny will change. But we have to make ourselves graceworthy with our own self effort. Such refuge requires complete self-surrender. If we do so, it will be difficult for us to do anything wrong.Prapati is the highest state of a devotee of God. Prapati means complete surrender and is composed of the following characteristics. (1) Always having a positive outlook in life, full of sattvic qualities such as serenity, wisdom, compassion, and broad mindedness. (2) Rejecting all the opposing qualities such as skepticism and self-doubt. (3) Strong faith that God will protect me. (4) Total self-surrender.One of the Brahma Sutras says: “God is taking care of everything. Everything happens according to our previous deeds.”Though everything comes from God, God is not responsible for what we do. We act according to our own samskaras. Just professing a belief in God will not change our life. Prapati or complete self-surrender will have an immediate effect.20th verse: “Those who hate others and reinforce their own evil character, they continue to rotate in this cycle of samsara.”21st verse: “There are three gates to a hellish life – hellish conditions created from our own actions. These three gates are lust, anger and greed (kamah, krodhah, lobhah). These three should be abandoned.”Every wrong action has desire or lust as its source. Once we have a desire, we direct our senses and energy to fulfill that desire. Not all desires are fulfilled. When the desire remains unfulfilled, we become angry. And then there is endless greed.Patanjali prescribes five yamas (important) and five niyamas (auxiliary) in Yoga Sutras. When we practice yamas and niyamas, these three gates are closed.The five yamas are: ahimsa (non-violence, satya (truthfulness), asteya (non-stealing), brahmacharya (right use of energy) and aparigraha (non-hoarding). The five niyamas are: saucha (cleanliness), santosha (contentment), tapas (austerity), svadhyaya (study of scriptures) and Isvara Pranidhana (surrender to God).In terms of inquiry, there are two types of seekers. (1) Those who are humble, straightforward and inquisitive. Once they are convinced of the truth, they become champions of that truth. Swami Vivekananda was such as seeker. (2) Those who ask questions without any seriousness. They pretend to be convinced, but they keep asking the same questions again.A spiritual seeker should practice friendliness (Maitri) towards fellow spiritual seekers, practice compassion (Karuna) towards those who are less evolved, practice happiness (Mudita) towards those who are more evolved, and practice a filtering attitude (Upeksha) towards those who may shake his faith.

We invited Yasmin Azad, the author of Stay, Daughter on our podcast to talk about her experience and reflection on the dilemmas that Muslim women faced and are facing in balancing the rules of orthodox Islam with the freedom and innovations of the modern world. Fahria Khan, our Donor Engagement Manage had an in-depth conversation with the author. Please listen to the episode here! Yasmin Azad grew up in Sri Lanka and was among the first group of girls in her Muslim community to go away from home to pursue a university degree. After obtaining a B.A. in English, she married and moved to the United States where she raised her three children and worked as a mental health counselor. Her writing has been published in Navasilu, Solstice Literary Magazine, and The Massachusetts Review, and her memoir is Stay, Daughter: A Memoir of Muslim Girlhood. Read more about Stay Daughter: https://staydaughter.com/ Fahria Khan is the Donor Engagement Manager at Maitri. She is a community leader who has spent the last 20 years serving the community through various non-profit organizations, programs, and initiatives.  #EndDV, #maitripodcast, #maitri, # YasminAzad, #MuslimGirlhood, #girls www.maitri.org This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. [www.sccendviolence.org]   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maitribayarea/message

Did you know that between 2000 and 2018, an astonishing 23,588 children were married in California alone? This sparks the question as to why it continues and who opposes the reform initiatives. In 2023, SB404 was introduced by lawmakers to prohibit marriages before the age of 18; however, it was changed to only make it a misdemeanor to arrange non-legally recognized child marriages without actually ending child marriages in California. Passing the Senate, SB404 awaits a vote in the Assembly Committee on Public Safety. In this podcast, the founder of Unchained At Last (www.unchainedatlast.org), Fraidy Reiss had an insightful discussion with Maitri's Director of Survivor Advocacy, Zakia Afrin and Senior Manager of Client Services, Jaya Suresh. Fraidy Reiss is a forced marriage survivor turned activist. Through Unchained, Fraidy has helped hundreds of survivors across the U.S. to escape forced marriages, and she now leads a growing national movement to end child marriage in every U.S. state and at the federal level. Fraidy's research and writing on forced and child marriage have been published extensively, including in the New York Times, Washington Post and Journal of Adolescent Health and by Oxford Press, making her one of the foremost experts on these abuses in the U.S.  Read More about Fraidy's Reiss: https://www.unchainedatlast.org/founder-executive-director/ Relevant Resources on Forced Marriages: California Senate Bill 404 on Child Marriage ban https://legiscan.com/CA/text/SB404/id/2832415 California Coalition to End Child Marriage https://cacoalitiontoendchildmarriage.org/ It is time to end child marriages in the US https://www.cfr.org/blog/its-time-end-child-marriage-united-states Asia Child marriage initiative: Summary of research in Bangladesh, India and Nepal https://www.icrw.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/PLAN-ASIA-Child-Marriage-3-Country-Study.pdf #EndDV, #maitripodcast, #maitri, #Endchildmarriage # Fraidyreiss #unchainedatlast www.maitri.org   This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention. [www.sccendviolence.org] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maitribayarea/message