“Meditation” in its modern sense refers to the yogic meditation that originated in India. In the late 19th century, theosophists adopted the word “meditation” to refer to various spiritual practices drawn from Eastern religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism. Thus the English word meditation does not exclusively translate into any single term or concept.… Continue reading >>
Forgiveness is not an occasional act It is a permanent attitude – Martin Luther King, Jr. – Published: Kalayjian, A. (May 2014). Establishing Forgiveness and Peace Gardens Around the Globe. International Psychologist. 54.1 (B). pp 19-21. Although an abundance of peace organizations, non-governmental, as well as related university affiliations exist; conflict continues to flourish… Continue reading >>
In September, United Nations New York Headquarters held its 69th session of the UN General Assembly beginning 16 September- 1 October, 2014; which contained a morning and afternoon session that involved various high-level meetings, speeches, and conferences. The air was filled with excitement and booming with activities as Presidents, Ambassadors, UN personnel, Delegates, and Academicians… Continue reading >>
ATOP MEANINGFULWORLD 69th Annual United Nations General Assembly 25 September, 2014 Renoude Charles In September, United Nations New York Headquarters held its 69th session of the UN General Assembly beginning 16 September- 1 October, 2014; which contained a morning and afternoon session that involved various high-level meetings, speeches, and conferences. The air was filled with… Continue reading >>
Association for Trauma Outreach & Prevention (ATOP) Meaningfulworld ANNOUNCES YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM (YEP) ESSAY (POETRY, RAP, SKIT) CONTEST The Association for Trauma Outreach and Prevention (ATOP) Meaningfulworld, and YEP was founded by Dr. Ani Kalayjian to advance the knowledge about the immediate and long-term human consequences of traumatic events and promotes effective methods of prevention,… Continue reading >>
Pamper yourself Festival: Meaningfulworld Pre-Holiday Party WHEN Saturday, 13 December 4 pm- 9 pm WHERE 135 Cedar Street, Cliffside Park, NJ 07010 4PM-6 PM You will receive individualized private sessions experiencing the following Integrative Healing: Angel Reading, Flower Remedies, Essential Oils, Reiki, Massage Therapy, Kabala Healing, Meditation, and much more… 6:00 PM Home made organic,… Continue reading >>
AASSSG LAUNCHES THE TWENTIETH ANNUAL KRIEGER ESSAY CONTEST FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS The Armenian American Society for Studies on Stress & Genocide (AASSSG) was founded in 1988 by Dr. Ani Kalayjian to advance national and international understanding of the generational and intergenerational effects of traumatic experiences, such as genocide, earthquake, and war. In… Continue reading >>
Haiti Empowered and Community Healing Post Earthquake: Meaningfulworld Ambassadors Return to Work on Resilience and Meaning-Making Alexa Kauffman, Dr. Ani Kalayjian, Emily Bales, & Shayla Tumbling Imagine a place filled with energy, hope, life, and laughter – yet lacking in basic everyday resources and necessities, which we may often take for granted. Your home is… Continue reading >>
Celebrating the life of Robin Williams Honoring Patch Adams on United Nations International Day of Peace The Bronx Museum of the Arts Sunday, 21 September 2014 6-8:30 pm In an effort to commemorate and strengthen the ideals of peace both within and among all nations, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the opening day of… Continue reading >>
