BLENDING PSYCHOLOGY WITH MINDFULNESS
The mentorship program was graced by the presence of Mr. Dhyey Joshi, Assistant Professor at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, whose erudition in Counselling Psychology and Indian Psychology lent both depth and resonance to the session. His address was not merely an academic discourse but a reflective journey into the art of self-mastery and mindful living.
Central to his deliberation was a striking metaphor—never relinquish the remote control of your emotions to another. With eloquence and clarity, he cautioned against allowing others the power to provoke anger or dictate one’s state of mind. Instead, he urged the students to cultivate the pause between impulse and response, to deliberate before reacting, and thereby to preserve their equilibrium. This counsel, though simple in expression, carried profound implications for emotional resilience and inner autonomy.
Drawing seamlessly upon the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness-based spiritual practice, Mr. Joshi wove together contemporary psychological frameworks with the enduring wisdom of Indian thought. His reflections illuminated the path to clarity of purpose, composure amidst challenges, and the cultivation of a life anchored in awareness.
The session, at once intellectually invigorating and spiritually elevating, left an indelible impression upon the mentees. It inspired them to reclaim sovereignty over their emotions and to chart their growth with intention and mindfulness. The program concluded with a gracious vote of thanks, acknowledging Mr. Joshi’s invaluable contribution and the transformative insights he imparted.
