Happiness is an elusive concept, yet everyone wants to achieve it. Renowned author Dr. James R. Doty, Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery at Stanford University, the founder and director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education, takes us down memory lane, to meet Ruth from the 'Magic Shop' - who taught him the secret of everlasting happiness - through self-compassion and belief in self-potential. He is also the author of the book Into the Magic Shop. Accompanying him is Daaji, a Global Guide of Heartfulness and best-selling author, who gently nudges us through his own experiences and wisdom into finding peace and contentment, amidst the chaos.

As individuals, we differ in our perspectives, understanding, and approach to situations. Often, these differences lead to frictions that fracture our interactions with loved ones. At times, one finds oneself doubting one's ability to communicate. What was the right thing to say? Why do I find it so difficult for people to understand me? Why am I unable to cultivate deep and meaningful relationships? In this episode, International Conflict Mediator and Certified Trainer in Nonviolent Communication - Liz Kingsnorth, and Daaji - Global Guide of Heartfulness, guide us through the art of cultivating self-empathy, recognizing emotional needs, and reconciling differences for harmonious

In continuation to Part I of the series, In Part II, Liz Kingsnorth, International Conflict Mediator and Certified trainer in Nonviolent Communication helps us understand why we behave the way we do, by uncovering the needs behind our emotional reactions. Introspective and perspective-changing, this heart-warming conversation gives us a framework to empathize and respond to another person's needs and feelings, giving way to loving, deep, and meaningful relationships.

The irony of human nature is that it is only through our restlessness to grow that we pave the way to contentment. In a world filled with choices, and where morality is subjective, how does one assess in which direction to grow? Is there a universal standard that defines growth? How does one measure growth? In this enlightening conversation, Meditation teacher and author Sharon Salzberg, co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts supplies insights into her firsthand experiences of discovering its true potential. As she says, the outcome of its success is in our ability to love and compassion. Complimenting her, we hear insights from Daaji on how to imbibe qualities that help on this journey of self-realization.

As human beings, we crave deep and meaningful connections with one another. Yet, we often find ourselves stumbling in our relationships, asking ourselves: are they the right person? Why isn't this relationship working? In this heartwarming conversation, Dr. Clancy Martin, bestselling author of How to Sell, talks to us about the art of flourishing through relationships, how it takes two to make it, and the importance of cultivating solitude. We also hear Daaji's insights on the different purposes and stages of marriage, and how we can use it as an institution to understand the true nature of love. Clancy Martin is a professor of philosophy at the University of Missouri in Kansas City as well as at Ashoka University. He specializes in moral science, existentialism, and the philosophy of literature.

In this candid episode, Shiv Khemka reminisces on his incredible childhood at Eaton, his relationship with Gandhi, the rich experiences gathered living across continents, yoga, and spirituality, and how each of his experiences helped shape him as a leader. In this episode, Khemka is speaking to us about the four principles of leadership, and what it means to put these principles into practice. Shiv Khemka is the Vice-Chairman of SUN Group, and the Executive Chairman of The Global Education & Leadership Foundation (tGELF). He leads the Russia Country Committee for the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in India.

Ravi Venkatesan, Chief Executive Officer at Cantaloupe Inc, shares his innovations in the art of Leadership. He explores the relationship between our inner environment and our outer manifestations and how each affects the other. Ravi beautifully articulates how we can transition our relationships from a world of competition into one of compassion, trust, and collaboration. Ravi is a public speaking coach. He is enthusiastic about applying meditation lessons to improve workplace relationships and productivity.

Wisdom is 'To live as if we were to die the next moment,’ it is an adage. Yet, few understand what this means. Dr. Ichak Kalderon Adizes, Founder of the Adizes Institute, takes a renewed approach to time management - through the art of love. Deeply personal, moving, and perspective-changing, Dr. Adizes delivers timeless wisdom, with profound simplicity. Dr. Adizes is the founder of the Adizes Institute and creator of the Adizes Methodology for Managing Change. The Leadership Excellence magazine named Dr. Adizes as one of the Top Thirty Thought Leaders on Leadership. The Holmes Report named him as one of the best communicators for the year 2017 alongside the Dalai Lama, finding his place in 'The Influencer 100'. We also hear from Daaji, the Global guide of Heartfulness, on designing one's destiny and its relation to one's time.