MAMATA VENKAT opens up about the challenge of finding self-compassion and self-acceptance in a world of judgment and criticism. She also offers 10 tips from her own experience about how to cultivate a self-nurturing approach to life. FINDING YOUR COLORS AMIDST THE BLACK AND WHITE I want to challenge all of us with a question:... View Article

MAMATA VENKAT mourns the devastating effect of the virus in New York City, yet is completely moved by the way we are all stepping up and taking care of each other. It is showing us what we take for granted, and how much we value the simple things in life. I’ll be completely honest. I... View Article

MAMATA VENKAT has learnt a lot about herself from playing tennis. Especially, it has taught her to let go of imperfections and move forward in a healthy way towards continuous improvement in all aspects of life. I was twelve years old the first time I stepped onto a tennis court, reluctantly encouraged by both my... View Article

MAMATA VENKAT shares her experience of attending an extraordinary event near Hyderabad, India – the inauguration of a vast new meditation center in honor of 75 years of Heartfulness. On a cool, windy morning on Tuesday, January 28, the Hyderabadi sun slowly cast its light over 40,000 Heartfulness practitioners quietly sitting together in meditation at... View Article

GENERATION NOW MAMATA VENKAT celebrates the season of romantic love and reminds us of the importance of self-love for a successful relationship. Let me preface this article by saying that I am no expert when it comes to love and relationships. My experience with love comes from years of watching corny (yet satisfying) romantic comedies... View Article

GENERATION NOW MAMATA VENKAT shares some practical tips on how to create habits out of New Year’s resolutions, and generally how to bring about effective change in your lifestyle. The start of the New Year often feels like a period of rebirth. It is a reset of the clock, a fresh start that allows us... View Article