CMWRC Youth Camp 2022: Learning to be Natural
by Anuradha Pajjur The Youth Camp in 2022 was back in person in all its glory! It was held at Chinmaya Somnath in Chantilly VA, from July 18th – 21st, 2022, 9am to 5pm each day. The largest high school…
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18 Months into the Chinmaya Mentorship Program
Under the guidance of Vivekji, 18 months have been completed in the Chinmaya Mentorship Program. Currently, there are 126 participants across 85 cities in 4 countries. Participants comprise JCHYKs / CHYKs (mentees) aged 15-28 who are individually matched with CSKs…
Week 32: Last Class! Games!
Week 31: Understanding Stress – Pt 3
by Mahathi Yathiraju Recap of last week! Class revolved around efficiency Sleeping on time, getting up early, etc Spending less time grooming Talked about stress and letting stress go, focusing on the present We have been studying the causes, symptoms,…
Week 30: Understanding Stress – Pt 2
By: Sudarshan Atmavilas Last Week’s RAW Nothing is inherently stressful It’s only our relationship with it that determines whether it stresses us Your reflection changes everyday – what are you so attached to? Why do I dress up/look in the…
Week 29: Understanding Stress – Pt 1
By: Mahathi Yathiraju RAW from last week: Every time you pick up your phone / go on social media, ask your self… WHY? Bored. Wanting a break from what we’re doing, for example doing homework, wanting escape Going on your…
Week 28: Social Dilemma cont’d
Week 28 (4/18): Social Dilemma Part 4 + Discussion
Week 27: Vivek & Vairagya with Shankarji
Sadhana Chatushtaya: Qualifications one needs to pursue happiness (there are 9 of them) Viveka (Prioritization) In order to prioritize we must understand what is important We should think about what is more conducive towards long term growth over short term…
Weeks 24 – 26: Social Dilemma
Week 24 (3/21): Social Dilemma Part 1 + Discussion Week 25 (3/28): Social Dilemma Part 2 + Discussion Week 26 (4/4): Social Dilemma Part 3 + Discussion
Week 23: Tyaga (To Let Go)
Vasanas are subtle impressions, we do not know our vasanas explicitly- we only see their effects in our behavior The only things you can give up are those things that belong to you. You come from the earth and therefore…