The day that Mrs. Ban, spouse of the Secretary General of the United Nations, and other ambassadorial spouses and delegates from various missions visited the Nakashima Studio, was delightful. The beginning of November in the Northeast was mild and sunny, truly an Indian Summer. Everyone enjoyed being outside and walking around the grounds to see […]
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The 1st day of autumn has arrived. It is filled with the warmth of the sun and yet, there is a slight hint of the new season for the day is shorter. The fruits of summer are now on the vine, about to be picked and savored. What does autumn mean to you: a quickening
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Moving on the edge of time: Dancing in my spirit, Grace is invoked. Deep, deep as in the intensity Of a primal landscape, I feel all creatures in my flesh While the glow of my soul – Laser white in aspiration – Hews the path through the dense environs. For the consecration
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Celebrating the 110th birth year of George Nakashima and the dedication of the National Historic Landmark plaque deserved cake and champagne. And that is exactly what everyone got who joined us for this festive day! Over 100 people gathered in the Arts Building on June 14th to participate in the Nakashima Foundation for Peace fundraiser. Those who
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Peony=Beauty in Art It is a beauty which displays itself and allows itself to be contemplated. May is here with its flowers, earth’s offerings. The purity of nature’s aspiration for light and beauty manifests in the plant and flora. As humans we are fortunate to be able to appreciate this and, if sensitive to it,
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Spring has finally arrived here in the US northeast. Everyone is happy to see the early flowering and buds! These were taken on the 22nd, the 45th Earth Day. Even these beautiful cherry blossoms seem to be smiling. Begun by a small group of concerned people, Earth Day has grown into an international event with
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It’s March. It’s spring. It’s snow. It’s now. What a month – it snowed for hours on the 1st day of spring here in the northeast USA! Clearly we are in a time of paradox and transition. As we experience Climate Change, Mother Nature is forcing us to stay focused and mindful while we go
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Katie Meyler, TIME’s 2014 Person of the Year and Ebola Fighter, is the founder/CEO of More Than Me. She gave a moving presentation about her work in Liberia at the UN’s Women’s International Forum this February. Katie expressed how she followed her heart’s calling and we all gave a standing ovation to this very courageous
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A step on the path of beauty occurred for me on January 8th. For on that day, a long cherished idea of introducing Mrs. Ban, the spouse of the Secretary General of the United Nations, to colleagues of mine from the Nakashima Foundation for Peace happened. And it happened in a place of great beauty,
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This New Year greeting is filled with images to inspire You as you walk in beauty in 2015. Regardless of where you were born and which lineage you are descended from, beauty speaks to you. It clearly manifests in the world of physical form. As Sri Aurobindo says, “Beauty is the special divine manifestation in
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Happy Holidays It is the special time of the year when as the sunlight lessens, we go within to the find the inner light. The winter solstice is nature’s clear message. In the midst of the darkness, the light returns. The western wisdom traditions celebrate this symbolism. They allow us to experience illumination with miracles
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November is the month of giving thanks. It is also my birthday month and so it is a very special time for me. I believe that birthdays are the beginning of a new cycle for each of us. On that special day we are more receptive to our inner nature and can grow in mind
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Greetings to all. I would like to put into perspective today for Mira chose this very good day months ago to hold the World Monuments Fund Watch Day. Just yesterday was the UN’s 69th birthday and I had the privilege of being in the General Assembly for its birthday as Lang Lang and Sting played.
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Deeply honored by the invitation from Mrs. Ban to attend the United Nation’s 69th Birthday Celebration, I rearranged my schedule and was there! What a happy evening for a happy birthday. It was presented by the United Nations in collaboration with the Lang Lang International Music Foundation. The speakers included H.E. Mr. Ban Ki-Moon, H.E.
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This event is hosted by the Health & Wellness Co-Op based in Millburn/Short Hills, NJ. of which I am a member. The Mission of The Health & Wellness Co-Op: Our primary goal is to address patients’ health and wellness concerns. We strive for the highest level of excellence in coordinating care across all disciplines. We
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Although Georgia O’Keeffe lived in Abiquiu, the artist who truly mesmerized me there is George Nakashima! He told me that he had often visited O’Keeffe while working on an integrated design project which included both architecture and furnishings. This is the Monastery of Christ in the Desert which he worked on in 1972. The communal
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When the All USA Meeting in Taos ended, my daughter and I went to Santa Fe. The city was a gentle reentry into the general culture, integrating many aspects of New Mexico. It’s the capital of the state so there are several large governmental buildings along with the grounding presence of the Native American everywhere,
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Taos is in the southwest of America. It is wonderful and wild and so very open. Outside of the the small town, there truly are large open spaces and blue sky that goes on forever. The green of the sage brush in the high desert is a wonderful color. Against the beige of the sand
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Allow the dross to burn away So your radiant light Shines on this longest day. May the yearnings of your spirit, now known, Meet the strong rays of the sun To show the path on your way home. For with the kiss of self illumination embracing, All bursts into golden blessing and When filled with
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On Wednesday, June 11 from 12-2pm in Short Hills, New Jersey, I gave a experiental talk, “Success = Spirit, Sense & Sensibility”. Along with a great networking experience and healthy lunch, it was a great success. The following is the email which was sent out. It resulted in a large audience of interested – and
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The mission of the Women’s International Forum is to provide a forum for briefings and discussions on international affairs, in order to promote understanding and mutual appreciation among members of the diplomatic community, the United Nations Secretariat and the United Nations community at large. WIF’s mission is to also network, promote knowledge and raise awareness
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Mrs. Ban Soon-Taek, spouse of the United Nations Secretary General, invited her “dear friends” to participate in the 1st “United Nations International Bazaar”. Although this was sent out in February, she made a good choice of May 20th for it was a beautiful spring Tuesday. The event was held in the Rose Garden outside the
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Nakashima Foundation for Peace Honors The Very Reverend James Morton with the Inaugural Nakashima Foundation Award for Peace The Nakashima Foundation for Peace honored The Very Reverend James Parks Morton, Dean Emeritus of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine (NYC), Founder of The Interfaith Center of New York, and Honorary Chairman of the Nakashima
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Having moved from downtown to Soho to the slice of land near the Hudson River, the center of the NYC art world is now in Chelsea. Large raw spaces are transformed into white clean exhibition halls. The area pulsates with the exciting works of art that pass through. April 9th was a clear day but
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Being at the United Nations’ Headquarters in NYC on March 7th for the UN Women for Peace event felt a bit differently than being in Auroville in South India just a month earlier for the Nakashima Sacred Peace Table Dedication. The formidable surroundings of the UN building, the view over the East River, the Delegates’
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I am so grateful to be a part of this incredible Vibrant Well-Being Telesummit, along with the other co-authors of the soon-to-be-released anthology book, “Pathways to Vibrant Health & Well-Being Profound Stories of Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Healing To Uplift and Encourage You on Your Personal Journey.” Would you like to feel more
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Nakashima Sacred Peace Table for the Peoples of Asia Dedication & The Inauguration of the Hall of Peace in the Unity Pavilion: This was a beautiful and creative event which took place in Auroville on February 11th. People from the community were joined by diplomats from Delhi and participants from the United States. Infact the
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Auroville, founded in a UNESCO sponsored ceremony in 1968, is especially important to the Nakashima Foundation for Peace because George Nakashima lived and grew in his spiritual understanding at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in nearby Pondicherry. Pondicherry is where George built what many recognize as the first modern building in India, the guest house Golconde. This
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As you reflect on the year past, here is a simple ritual you can do to prepare for the new year: a happy green 2014. Make a list of that which you wish to let go. These may be negative thoughts, habits, traits, experiences, people. Whatever. Then burn this list with all the
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As the days shorten and the nights grow longer, we turn inwards – resting in the warmth of the heart with family and friends. Give yourself this chance to feel the holy joy of now. A bird sighting, the low sun’s light, the cold air, the embrace of a loved one: each is a treasured
And if Chanukkah reverberates for you, consider that it, as Thanksgiving, is a holiday of religious freedom. It is filled with the awe of faith & miracles. Indeed, Chanukkah is called the Festival of Light, extending for 8 happy days. The unique confluence of these 2 holidays is wonderful and empowers each other. Gratitude, empowered
What wonderful emotions! And here we are now in the midst of this vibration in mid-November. This very high and most precious of vibrations. Take full advantage of it. Each and every day make a list of 5 people, experiences, aspirations that you are grateful for. Your best friend, seeing the golden leaves of autumn,
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The best gift for Valentine’s Day – or any day – is all wrapped up, waiting to be opened. As we proceed to the Day of Love on February 14th, there are many possibilities: jewelry, red roses, clothes, chocolates, music, a romantic dinner. Of course, these are all lovely and wonderful. They are tried and
Let’s All Agree with Mae West. There is nothing like a good laugh to make you feel good. Or better. Or great. I am sure you have had this wonderful experience many times during your life. Suddenly, the room is brighter. You feel more comfortable. You have more energy and are relaxed. The hilarious laughter
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How I saved the lives of five people – including my daughter’s and my own – during a Deadly Fire in Our Building The Holiday Season of 1998 was an especially powerful one for me. It came after a deadly fire which occurred in my building in New York City on the upper west side.
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