EPISODE 4: The Shift from Individualism to Collectivism with Rev. Dr. Sushmita Mukherjee
The first of our Sunday conversations, today we connect with my teacher and now dear friend Rev. Dr. Sushmita Mukherjee who shares her own cultural and spiritual experience of growing up in India and now being a New Yorker/First Generation American. We discuss a societal shift from individualism to collectivism, how leaders that have been on the outskirts are really leading the charge of true transformation, the cultural changes people are navigating, what it means to wake up, and what this all means for politics. Sushmita's unique perspective as a spiritual leader and scientist provides deep insights on embracing complexity, accepting dualities, and exploring the potential for systemic change.
Tune in to hear:
How Kamala Harris’s candidacy sparks collective hope for change by representing America's diversity and gaining support through her relatability
Ways we can navigate uncertainty by embracing life's paradoxes, advocating for systemic change, and balancing local rebuilding with federal stability.
The importance of advocating for ongoing collective action to shift from disconnection and individuality to a more community-centered society
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Rev. Dr. Sushmita Mukherjee (she/her) is based in New York City, on indigenous Lenape land. She is an Associate Professor and Director of Optical Microscopy and Image Analysis at WILE Cornell Medical College in NYC, an ordained interspiritual minister, a spiritual companion and a faculty member at One Spirit Seminary. Her work thrives at the interface of Interspirituality and an engagement of the image - whether scientific, psychological or spiritual. You can learn more about her and her work at On Seeing.com and follow her on Facebook
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