The Intelligence Quotient (IQ), which is a measure of the ability to make rational decisions, has proven to be a weak predictor of professional success. IQ tests ignore the role of emotions in the decision-making process. The term “Emotional Intelligence” refers to the ability to skillfully manage one’s own emotions and respond to the emotions … Continue reading Emotional Intelligence
Our lives are full of hurrying, and worrying, and commitments that pull the mind away from what is happening here and now. This affects our conversations, our relationships, even our capacity for compassion. In this talk, Dr. Kalia suggests some ways to slow down and experience each moment, to mindfully participate in life and live it … Continue reading The Joy of Mindfulness
Alok Kalia, MD has been a member of the congregation of the Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church (BAUUC) for 24 years. He reunited with his Hindu roots following a personal tragedy. In this talk, he will discuss the history of Hinduism and also how the congregation of the BAUUC supported and comforted him while he explored … Continue reading A Hindu Walked into a UU Church
