Graceful Journey - May 2025 Newsletter

Dear Global Family,Brahma Kumaris Silicon Valley, Milpitas had the joy and privilege of welcoming two of Baba’s radiant angels—Br. Enrique Simo from Spain and Sr. Sonja Ohlsson from Denmark.Br. Enrique, through his talk, “Meditation: A Tool for Resilient Leadership” highlighted how meditation serves as a powerful foundation for building resilience, authenticity, and deeper human connection in leadership. He offered practical insights into how his personal practice—rooted in Rajyoga Meditation—helped open the hearts of others and inspire meaningful change. His message emphasized that true leadership is not merely defined by action, but by one’s awareness and inner state.Sr. Sonja shared insights into the environmental initiatives led by the Brahma Kumaris, emphasizing the deep connection between the self and the elements of nature. She spoke about the urgent need for each of us to take personal responsibility in healing and protecting the planet. She shared 10 practical steps—rooted in spiritual principles—for caring for our cherished and aging Mother Earth.The presence and talks of both speakers brought profound inspiration on their respective topics for all who attended.<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Milpitas_Enrique_1_e4b6b5781e.png" alt="Milpitas_Enrique_1.png" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Milpitas_Enrique_1_e4b6b5781e.png 195w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Milpitas_Enrique_1_e4b6b5781e.png 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Milpitas_Enrique_1_e4b6b5781e.png 750w," sizes="100vw" width="750px"></figure><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Meditation and offering of Bhog to Baba with dear Br. Enrique<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Milpitas_Enrique_2_5c95f93edc.png" alt="Milpitas_Enrique_2.png" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Milpitas_Enrique_2_5c95f93edc.png 195w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Milpitas_Enrique_2_5c95f93edc.png 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Milpitas_Enrique_2_5c95f93edc.png 750w," sizes="100vw" width="750px"></figure><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Br. Enrique shared how Rajyoga can shape you into&nbsp; <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">the inspiring leader you aspire to be<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Social Media Team <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">BK Meditation Center <a style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(17, 85, 204);font-family:georgia, serif;font-size:large;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/540+S.+Abel+Street+Milpitas,CA+95035,+USA?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/maps/search/540%2BS.%2BAbel%2BStreet%2BMilpitas,CA%2B95035,%2BUSA?entry%3Dgmail%26source%3Dg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1747175522504000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1vbSngkMZG7bN9LplbB-HX">Milpitas,CA 95035, USA</a> <a style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(17, 85, 204);font-family:georgia, serif;font-size:large;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.svbrahmakumaris.org&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1747175522504000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1zWAh-SvjWR1sS_-eKH2jp">www.svbrahmakumaris.org</a>

Visit and Talk by Br. Enrique Simo, Spain and Sr. Sonja Ohlsson, Denmark to Brahma Kumaris Silicon Valley, Milpitas US

<div>Dear&nbsp;Friends,</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>We are proud to publish&nbsp;the profile of BK Mohini Didi, the new&nbsp;Administrative&nbsp;Head&nbsp;of&nbsp;The Brahma Kumaris international movement.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Here the link:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://alotusinthemud.com/bk-mohini-didi-brahma-kumaris-leader/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1747177626507000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1ozN_8taH2JNb7KQZvMgYe"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://alotusinthemud.com/bk-mohini-didi-brahma-kumaris-leader/">https://alotusinthemud.com/bk-</a></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://alotusinthemud.com/bk-mohini-didi-brahma-kumaris-leader/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1747177626507000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1ozN_8taH2JNb7KQZvMgYe"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://alotusinthemud.com/bk-mohini-didi-brahma-kumaris-leader/">mohini-didi-brahma-kumaris-</a></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://alotusinthemud.com/bk-mohini-didi-brahma-kumaris-leader/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1747177626507000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1ozN_8taH2JNb7KQZvMgYe"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://alotusinthemud.com/bk-mohini-didi-brahma-kumaris-leader/">leader/</a></a></div><div>&nbsp;</div><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Mohini_lead_fbe287c1e1.jpg" alt="Mohini lead.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Mohini_lead_fbe287c1e1.jpg 165w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Mohini_lead_fbe287c1e1.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Mohini_lead_fbe287c1e1.jpg 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_Mohini_lead_fbe287c1e1.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></figure>

BK Mohini Didi profile published in "A Lotus In the Mud," a Spirituality & Wellness Web Magazine

Earth Day and Easter Provide Sacramento BKs With Many Opportunities for Service

<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"><figure class="image"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Br_Enrique_Dallas_Visit_0_2f19e21e75.jpeg" alt="Br Enrique Dallas Visit 0.jpeg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Br_Enrique_Dallas_Visit_0_2f19e21e75.jpeg 245w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Br_Enrique_Dallas_Visit_0_2f19e21e75.jpeg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Br_Enrique_Dallas_Visit_0_2f19e21e75.jpeg 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_Br_Enrique_Dallas_Visit_0_2f19e21e75.jpeg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></figure>Dear Divine Family,Om Shanti</div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">&nbsp;</div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">This past April, Dallas Texas Brahma Kumaris warmly received Brother Enrique from Spain.&nbsp; His tour included programs at the Dallas center, retreat place-Tapasya Dham and a meeting with local community leaders.&nbsp;The programs translated into English and Spanish, attracted many of the Spanish-speaking attendees and they enthusiastically attended the associated events.&nbsp; Brother Enrique’s personal stories of how he applied spiritual truths to everyday situations benefitted many of the attendees- inspiring them to more regularly practice Raja Yoga Meditation.&nbsp; He encourages all to study the knowledge with a deeper understanding of the human mind and its potential to positively impact the lives of many.An enlightening live panel dialogue was held on the topic “Inner Purity, Outer Harmony” with Brother Enrique, Sister Sonja and moderated by Sister Philippa Blackham. Best Regards,Service&nbsp;team&nbsp;&nbsp;Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center<a style="color:rgb(5, 99, 193);" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.bkdallas.org/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1746907850367000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0i0nRlEnhI8p4cb39dM-R4">www.bkdallas.org</a></div>

Br Enrique's visit to Dallas from April 16-20th

The EarthX Congress of Conferences is one of the world’s largest, most comprehensive, and impactful gatherings of leaders and experts in sustainability, green finance, environmental action, and the conservation of ocean, land, and resources. Held from April 21st to April 25th, it brought together leaders from diverse fields--including business, investment, innovation, philanthropy, academia, government, public policy, and environmental advocacy. More than 150 content sessions featured over 300 speakers from around the world.Brahma Kumaris Dallas has been supporting and attending EarthX for many years and maintains a mutually respectful relationship with EarthX founder, Trammel Crow and EarthX CEO, Rajan Singh. This year, Brother Golo Pilz, Energy Advisor for the Brahma Kumaris, was invited to serve as a panelist and speaker for an exclusive track dedicated to hosting globally known experts involved with "Powering the New India.” &nbsp;Brother Golo’s session included Allie Kelly, Executive Director of The Ray and Hemal Doshi, CEO of the Universal Green Group. &nbsp;The panelists shared India's progress on “Energy Independence: Powering Global South's Sustainable Growth.”Sister Sonja, who is also engaged with the Brahma Kumaris Environment Initiative and COP activities, joined the Dallas Brahma Kumaris for the all-day program and met with many of the presenters. &nbsp;Sister Ranjan gave copies of the “Gift of Peace” to Trammell S. Crow, Founder of EarthX, Jim Ross, Mayor of Arlington city, and Robert Kowalik, VP of Environment, Amazon.Best Regards, Service Team Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bkdallas.org">www.bkdallas.org</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Earthx_conference_2025_2_af3a689084.jpg" alt="Earthx conference 2025 - 2.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Earthx_conference_2025_2_af3a689084.jpg 120w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Earthx_conference_2025_2_af3a689084.jpg 386w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Earthx_conference_2025_2_af3a689084.jpg 580w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_Earthx_conference_2025_2_af3a689084.jpg 773w," sizes="100vw" width="773px"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Earthx_conference_2025_3_79de08b395.jpg" alt="Earthx conference 2025 - 3.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Earthx_conference_2025_3_79de08b395.jpg 120w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Earthx_conference_2025_3_79de08b395.jpg 386w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Earthx_conference_2025_3_79de08b395.jpg 580w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_Earthx_conference_2025_3_79de08b395.jpg 773w," sizes="100vw" width="773px"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Earthx_conference_2025_4_da4636fbcc.jpg" alt="Earthx conference 2025 - 4.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Earthx_conference_2025_4_da4636fbcc.jpg 120w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Earthx_conference_2025_4_da4636fbcc.jpg 386w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Earthx_conference_2025_4_da4636fbcc.jpg 580w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_Earthx_conference_2025_4_da4636fbcc.jpg 773w," sizes="100vw" width="773px"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Earthx_conference_2025_5_af950696e0.jpg" alt="Earthx conference 2025 - 5.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Earthx_conference_2025_5_af950696e0.jpg 120w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Earthx_conference_2025_5_af950696e0.jpg 386w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Earthx_conference_2025_5_af950696e0.jpg 580w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_Earthx_conference_2025_5_af950696e0.jpg 773w," sizes="100vw" width="773px"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Earthx_conference_2025_6_a4c3c6d7f0.jpg" alt="Earthx conference 2025 - 6.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Earthx_conference_2025_6_a4c3c6d7f0.jpg 120w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Earthx_conference_2025_6_a4c3c6d7f0.jpg 386w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Earthx_conference_2025_6_a4c3c6d7f0.jpg 580w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_Earthx_conference_2025_6_a4c3c6d7f0.jpg 773w," sizes="100vw" width="773px"></figure>

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Graceful Journey - May 2025 Newsletter

Visit and Talk by Br. Enrique Simo, Spain and Sr. Sonja Ohlsson, Denmark to Brahma Kumaris Silicon Valley, Milpitas US

BK Mohini Didi profile published in "A Lotus In the Mud," a Spirituality & Wellness Web Magazine

Earth Day and Easter Provide Sacramento BKs With Many Opportunities for Service

Br Enrique's visit to Dallas from April 16-20th

Br Golo Visits Dallas and speaks at the EarthX Congress of Conferences held from 21st to 25th April 2025