Mental Health Webinar Series: The Power of True Love with Sr. Vedanti

by: WFWP Africa

On 12 October 2023 at 3 p.m. GMT, a virtual mental health program was organized in collaboration with Sister Vedanti from the Brahma Kumaris organization. The theme of the program was "The Power of True Love," focusing on the role of love in mental well-being and spiritual growth.

The virtual mental health program with Sister Vedanti was conducted on the Zoom online meeting platform. There were 21 connections. The program was structured to explore the theme of true love in various dimensions, including self-love, love for others, and a deeper, more spiritual understanding of love.

Sister Vedanti began by elucidating the nature of true love. She emphasized that true love is selfless, pure, and unconditional. First, we have to experience true love in the course of once lives.  It transcends superficial emotions and desires, aiming at the betterment of oneself and others. She said that what we learn in children remains in his or her life. Her life in Africa has made her experience the love of God. We have to practice in life the silence in meditation, through it we experience God’s love then we are able to share it with others. 

question-and-answer session allowed participants to interact with Sister Vedanti. They asked questions related to their personal struggles and received guidance on how to integrate the principles of true love into their daily lives. She said that each human being in this world actually experiences some kind of depression. We should not underline it too much. The first, step is to go forward which means changing something. Do not stay or do the same things every day. With little change each day, you eventually make some changes. Next is inward which is self-reflection. Check what is preventing you from being happy. Then, you know how to practically get out of it. Then, the next step is upward, asking God for guidance, and connecting with a higher power or source of love can bring spiritual fulfillment and inner peace.    Last is outward which is a life of giving. By doing these steps Forward, Inward, Upward, and Outward, one can easily achieve a healthy well-being.

The virtual mental health program with Sister Vedanti from Brahma Kumaris centered around "The Power of True Love," provided valuable insights into the importance of love in mental well-being and spiritual growth. Attendees were equipped with practical meditation techniques and concepts to enhance their self-love and foster more meaningful connections with others. The event underlined the significance of forgiveness, compassion, and the exploration of divine love in the pursuit of mental and emotional well-being. Overall, the program was an enlightening experience, offering participants tools to lead more fulfilling lives through the power of true love.