Love as the Foundation
At the heart of Education for Flourishing project is Love — not simply as an emotion, but as a foundational orientation toward ourselves, other people, communities, and the world. Love invites us to see the inherent value and dignity in all people and creation, and to respond with curiosity, compassion, and a commitment to the wellbeing of current and future generations.
Love informs how we think, learn, relate, choose, and act.
The Process for Flourishing
A simple yet profound process that helps to live a deeper and more meaningful life.
Flourishing takes practice. The Process for Flourishing provides cyclical steps that invites us to slow down, cultivate awareness, explore meaning, take intentional action, and reflect on our experiences. Through this ongoing process, we can grow in ourselves, our relationships, and our contributions to the world.
Chaturvedi, A., & T., Gregory. (2022). Process for Flourishing. Presented at the Flourishing Network meeting hosted by the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard. November 29, 2022.
The Attributes of Love
Love is Presence - it gives Justice to oneself and others.
Love is Beauty that shines with joy and gratitude - it is the essence of who we are.
Love Perseveres in the face of adversity - it Humbles us with its strength and courage.
Love gives wings to our Creativity - it is the reason for our Being
(Chaturvedi, 2024)
Love is the framework and the core of Education for Flourishing project. Love for self and others guides our work and is grounded in the world’s spiritual traditions across cultures and times. The project seeks to promote the attributes of Love: Presence, Justice, Beauty, Humility, Perseverance, Creativity, and Being.
