satish kumar

Welcome to Cuppa 36.5 of 40. In this episode of the 40 for Tea, host Rachel Allan has a heartfelt and profound conversation with world-renowned activist, peacemaker, and author, Satish Kumar.  With over half a century of activism, Satish is a beacon of hope, drawing from his profound interactions with figures like Pope Francis and Martin Luther King to inspire global change.

Satish recounts his poignant journey delivering peace tea to global leaders, advocating for mindfulness, unity, and heart-led communication in times of adversity. He shares anecdotes of bridging divides with a cup of tea, a powerful conversation and connection with nature, advocating for patience and trust in the tireless pursuit of justice.

As co-founder of Schumacher College, Satish talks of regenerative practices and sustainable living, grounding his teachings in the belief that the economy should enhance human and planetary well-being, not exploit it. He reframes HR from Human Resources to Human Relationships. Painting a compelling portrait of an economy that celebrates human relationships and operates within the ecological "doughnut."

We delve into Satish's guiding principles – soil, soul, and society – and how we must nurture each dimension to foster environmental and spiritual connectivity. With coherent and compassionate wisdom, Satish champions love as the metaphysical gravity that holds our universe together.

We celebrate the power of love, optimism, and the courage to transform not just our external world, but our inner landscapes as well. 

This is not just an episode; it's an invitation to pause, reflect, and join us on a journey to uncover what truly matters.

So grab your cuppa and let's dive in together.

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Part 2 of 2.. 

N.B.  This episode was recorded March 2022.

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08:11 Deliver peace tea to world leaders, prevent nuclear war.

10:41 Persuading through connection, not just intellect.

13:51 Build trust through communication.

19:05 Patience. 

20:24 Solving problems requires interconnected focus on environment.

24:27 Embrace diversity, emphasis on common humanity.

31:19 Meeting Pope Francis, urged climate action.

35:37 Schumacher College education model.

41:02 "Small is beautiful, within ecological limits."

44:07 Love sustains humanity, nature, and connections.

Welcome to Cuppa 36 of 40. In this episode of the 40 for Tea Podcast, host Rachel Allan engages in a heartfelt and profound conversation with world-renowned activist, peacemaker, and author, Satish Kumar.

They delve into the essence of love, leadership, and radical love, exploring the significance of acceptance, compassion, and the practical application of love in everyday life.

Satish shares insights on navigating fear and confusion while staying true to the principles of love and action. This episode offers a rich and enlightening dialogue that deepens our understanding of what it means to embody love and compassion in the world we live in today.

This is Part 1 of 2.. coming next week.

So grab your cuppa and let's uncover what truly matters in this noisy world, together.

Sign up to connect with Rachel & for the GOLD + inside info on 40 for Tea here.

00:00 Introduction

04:03: Love is accepting others as they are.

09:33: Racism can be transformed through radical love.

13:31: Advocacy for love over violence in leadership.

16:06: Leadership & Love

17:56: Compassion is specific, love is broader.

21:05: Relationships & Love: mindset, actions, and relationships.

27:04: Exciting announcement: more guests and wisdom ahead.

The start of a new year is a time of hope, when we look forward to lighter, longer days and the bursting forth of new life. So it feels like the perfect time to share our latest podcast with Satish Kumar, peace-pilgrim, social justice activist and former monk. In it, he speaks about how he finds hope and joy each day and shares how his love for Nature and other human-beings has provided inspiration for his life-long activism. This is the first episode in our new 'Living in Harmony' podcast series.

Here's a bit more information about our very special guest...

Satish Kumar has been advocating for a global change for over five decades and devoted his life to activism and campaigning for ecological regeneration, social justice and spiritual fulfilment. He founded The Resurgence Trust, an educational charity that seeks to inform and inspire a just future for all. He has been the guiding spirit behind several other internationally respected ecological and educational ventures and co-founded Schumacher College, a progressive college for ecological studies. Satish continues to teach, share his wisdom and write about reverential ecology, holistic education and voluntary simplicity as he approaches his nineties and is a much sought-after international speaker and author.