How does one become an artist in their everyday life? Spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of The Art of Living Foundation, discusses how to reduce stress and insecurity, and promote peace with Tomek Niewiadomski, founder of the PRZEKRÓJ Foundation.
Tomek Niewiadomski: Dearest Gurudev, what is your message, your teaching?
Ravi Shankar: I am here to remind everyone—you are loved, you are worthy, and you matter!
I want everyone to be happy, I want a smile on everyone’s face, I want progress for the nation, I want poverty to be eliminated, I want all countries to come together as one, I want all conflicts to be resolved—all this is what I wish for.
Have these values been important to you since early childhood?
Yes, I always wished for people to be happy and peaceful, I couldn’t stand the conflicts. Whenever people fought, I would mediate and bring them together.
How could you be so mature so early?
It just came very naturally to me, I did not make any effort to be this way. But I see many people struggling with that naturalness in the complex world around them.
Have you ever used violence in your life?
Never.
Even as a child?
Not even once did I a
