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FROM CASTLE WALLS
TO CITY STREETS, LOVE LEADS THE WAY ENGLAND (UK)
On the first weekend of Oc tober, HKL England volunteers took to the streets across the country, sharing the message of Humility, Kindness and Love (HKL) with new audiences and reminding communities of the power of small acts of compas sion.
From the historic streets of Stratford-upon-Avon to the iconic landmarks of Warwick and the vibrant heart of Cen tral London, each HKL Walk carried a simple yet powerful message: even the smallest act of kindness can make a lasting difference.
osity and meaningful conversa tions about the movement and its message.
The response was heartwarm ing. Many people were eager to learn more about HKL, while others expressed their apprecia tion for the flowers and thought ful messages of kindness they received. For some, these sim ple gestures were enough to brighten their day.
It was a beautiful reminder that kindness does not have to be grand to be meaningful. Some times, the smallest gesture can leave the greatest impression.
The weekend began in the bustling town of Stratford-up on-Avon, where volunteers gathered outside Shakespeare’s Birthplace to begin their HKL Walk. Surrounded by tourists and local residents, the team drew attention, sparking curi
The journey continued to War wick, where the magnificent Warwick Castle provided a striking backdrop for spreading the message of HKL.
In a proud and memorable mo ment for the volunteers, the HKL banner was displayed
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Inside This Issue
In the heart of La Caldera, Salta, Argentina, the message of Humility, Kindness and Love is finding its way into rural communities, bringing people together through compassion, service, and the shared desire to nurture a kinder world.
A NATION WOVEN BY HEART- STRINGS
What does it mean to stand for unity?
Alberta approaches a historic referendum on its future within Canada, conversations about separation and belonging have taken centre stage across the province. Page 4
THE HIDDEN MESSAGES IN WATER BY MASARU EMOTO
What if the words we speak, the thoughts we think, and our daily actions influence how we experi ence the world around us? In his internationally acclaimed work, Japanese researcher Dr. Masaru Emoto presents a simple yet revolutionary truth: that water is alive and records and reflects human frequencies, thoughts, prayers, and intentions.
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at two historic landmarks: St. Mary’s Church and Warwick Castle. Seeing the message of Humility, Kindness and Love shared at such well-known Brit ish landmarks was a powerful reflection of the movement’s growing reach.
We are deeply grateful to those at both landmarks for their sup port and for the kindness and warmth they showed our vol unteers. Their gestures reflect ed the very values that HKL seeks to inspire in communities around the world.
The weekend culminated in a significant milestone for HKL England: the largest HKL Walk in the UK to date, held in the heart of Central London.
Bringing the message of HKL to the capital was an ambitious undertaking.
London’s fastpaced environment, remarkable diversity and the social divi sions that can exist within such a vast city created a unique set ting for our volunteers, offering opportunities for connection while also presenting challeng es to overcome.
Amid the bustling streets and countless interactions, the vol unteers remained dedicated to sharing the message of Humil ity, Kindness and Love with everyone they encountered. The walk was a tremendous success, reinforcing an important truth: kindness has the power to cross boundaries, build connections and bring people together de spite their differences.
The experience also offered valuable lessons for the vol unteers themselves. Living the values of HKL means practis ing them not only when circum stances are easy, but especially when challenges arise. Every interaction became an oppor tunity to demonstrate patience, humility, compassion and love.
With every HKL Walk, every flower offered and every mes sage shared, the spirit of Humil ity, Kindness and Love contin ues to grow. Our volunteers are not only introducing HKL to new communities but also deep ening their own understanding of what it means to practise these values in everyday life.
Each smile, conversation and moment of connection strength ens our commitment and in spires us to continue this jour ney.
We extend our heartfelt grat itude to everyone who wel comed our volunteers, took the time to learn about HKL and helped make these walks pos sible. It is truly a blessing to witness people coming together through simple acts of kindness, one interaction at a time.
As the HKL movement contin ues to grow, so does our hope of creating a world where Humil ity, Kindness and Love are not simply words, but values we live by every day.
With all the love and respect Within your heart?
Do you speak to others Like you speak to God?
With all the humility and sincerity Within your heart?
Do you treat all with genuine love and utmost respect Like you would treat God Upon His arrival?
O Beloved, why not?
He may not be visible But His face is hidden in every particle of creation
The Beloved resides in all Behind this veil of illusion, there are no fragments of His creation There is only One
If you look closely, with the eyes of Love you will be able to witness the remarkable beauty & bliss of this Oneness
So Beloved, treat all equally for your Beloved is within every face and every particle You will ever come across
In the heart of La Caldera, Sal ta, Argentina, the message of Humility, Kindness and Love is finding its way into rural communities, bringing people lives. With the guidance and en couragement of their teachers, the values of HKL can become a natural part of how they treat others.
together through compassion, service, and the shared desire to One Human Family, nurture a kinder world.
Even the rain could not stop the teachers of Juana Moro de López School (School No. 40) from participating in an HKL Walk in La Caldera. Their ded ication reflected their commit ment to spreading the message of Humility, Kindness and Love.
HKL Argentina brought togeth er six rural schools from the La Caldera Department, rep resenting the communities of La Calderilla, Lesser, Yacones, Dique Campo Alegre, Gallina to, and La Caldera.
As part of this initiative, HKL Argentina donated playhous es to children at these schools, giving them new spaces to play, explore, and enjoy. Students, teachers, and parents also came together for music, meditation, and stretching exercises, creat ing opportunities to connect.
HKL Argentina’s efforts also extend beyond schools to sup porting people in need. One ex ample is its collaboration with the Catholic foundation Manos Abiertas and the Pentecostal church.
Although these organizations come from different religious backgrounds, they share a com mon desire to help others. Their collaboration shows how peo ple can come together through service, regardless of their be liefs.
Their efforts include distrib uting blessed food to brothers and sisters living on the streets. Beyond providing a meal, these acts of kindness offer an oppor tunity to connect with others and remind them that they are not forgotten.
At the heart of this collaboration is a simple message: despite our differences, we are all part of one human family.
The gathering was about more than activities and donations. It was also an opportunity to en courage kindness from an early age and recognize the important role that teachers and families play in shaping children’s lives.
From supporting children in rural schools to reaching out to those in need, HKL Argentina is putting the values of Humility, Kindness and Love into practice through its work in local com munities.
Teachers are gardeners of love, planting seeds of kindness and compassion in the hearts of chil dren. Through their patience, dedication, and care, they help children develop values that can stay with them throughout their The impact of a movement is measured not only by how far its message travels, but also by how deeply its love takes root in the lives of others.
CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA that unite people across prov inces, communities, and back grounds.
What does it mean to stand for unity? Sometimes, it means stepping beyond our everyday routines, taking to the streets, and reminding one another of what we share.
As Alberta approaches a histor ic referendum on its future with in Canada, conversations about separation and belonging have taken centre stage across the province. With Albertans pre paring to consider whether Al berta should remain part of Can ada or begin the process toward a future separation referendum, the HKL Calgary Chapter took to the streets with a message rooted in unity, connection, and shared humanity.
ED CANADA IS THE JEWEL OF THE WORLD,” HKL vol unteers gathered at busy inter sections to share their message with fellow Albertans. Drivers responded with waves, smiles, and enthusiastic honks of sup port. Each interaction became a small moment of connection, demonstrating how a simple message can bring people to gether.
The team also attended the Canada Strong rally, where Albertans gathered in support of remaining part of Canada, with Prime Minister Mark Carney in attendance. Amid the conversa tions about Alberta’s future, the gathering offered an opportuni ty to reflect on the connections
Humility encourages us to listen to perspectives different from our own. Kindness reminds us to approach difficult conversa tions with respect. Love calls us to recognize our shared human ity, even when opinions differ.
The HKL volunteers carried their message with the hope of inspiring people to look beyond division and remember the val ue of connection. Because unity does not mean we must agree on everything. It means we can continue to listen, respect one another, and recognize what we share.
HKL Reflection: “United Can ada Is the Jewel of the World.” When we lead with Humility, Kindness, and Love, our dif ferences need not divide us. Together, we can build a future rooted in connection, compas sion, and shared humanity.
Sangram Singh (far left) and Sarbjit Singh Bassi (far right) stand alongside Prime Minister Mark Carney at the Canada Strong rally.
THE DAY I WALKED AWAY TO FIND MYSELF Are we meant to work 8-to-5 jobs, go to school from a young age, graduate, earn a good de gree, get a job, get married, have children, then grandchil dren, and finally wait for the end of our lives?
Is this our purpose?
Doesn’t it seem so exhausting to be caught in this endless loop?
I feel that this human life is so precious. This body, this Divine Temple, is a true gift from the Divine.
Our human body is a vessel through which we can recog nize who we truly are and who we really are beneath the cloak of a human body.
Underneath this cloak, we are the Divine. Amidst the hustle and bustle of life, I feel there is a greater life we are meant to live, a life dedicated to recognizing why we are here and why we have been blessed with a Di vine Temple (the human body).
This Divine Temple can take us inward, allowing us to uncover the universe that resides within.
I did it all. I went to school, pur sued further education, earned a master’s degree, and secured a well-paying 8-to-5 job that pro vided for me. And yet, there was no fulfillment, no satisfaction.
Everything felt barren. Life felt barren and dry. Purposeless.
I found myself at a crossroads, faced with a choice: keep my comfortable job and continue deceiving myself by appearing happy on the outside for my family while, on the inside, I was crying for help or leave my job, let go of everything I had been taught by society, and be gin anew, with a clean slate.
I needed to embark on a jour ney to ask myself, “Who am I, truly?”
I knew my life depended on this choice. Should I continue living in misery, which seemed easier and more comfortable, or finally choose myself and fol low my heart’s calling toward something it yearned for but had not yet revealed to me? This was terrifying for my mind and those around me.
I contemplated. I spoke to fam ily members and coworkers, asking them what I should do. But how could anyone else know the answer to a question so deeply personal?
Then I sat with myself, again and again, until the layers of my mind began to settle and I could feel what I was being guided to do.
My heart already knew, but eventually, I received the an swer clearly:
Follow your heart. It will lead you where you are meant to be.
I summoned the courage, wrote my resignation letter, told my family, and left behind every thing I had known or, in other words, had been conditioned to believe I needed to know. I let go of the textbook knowledge, the degrees, and the expectations of my family that had weighed so heavily on my shoulders.
The year 2023 marked a year of true transformation.
I came to Punjab, India, where I resided at Bulandpuri Sahib. My only goal was to change. It was now or never.
I was deeply dissatisfied with who I had become. When I looked in the mirror, I could barely recognize the person standing before me.
This dissatisfaction remained because, for the first time, I had nothing external to hold on to—no degree, no job, no fami ly expectations to fulfill. With out these things, I felt naked, as though I had been stripped of all the falsehoods I had attached myself to in an attempt to feel fulfilled.
Now, my goal was change. In ner change. An inner transfor mation that could take me to such heights that I could final ly live and breathe with ease, knowing I was living a life that honored who I truly am.
And this could only begin if I truly learned to be with myself.
Meditation transformed my life in ways I never knew were pos sible.
Meditation—the divine repe tition of His Name—was held every morning at 2:30 a.m. and again at 4:00 a.m. I had to set a goal because otherwise, my mind would keep me asleep, cozy beneath my blanket.
So, I made a commitment and wrote in my journal: “Medita tion Goal: 14 Days.”
For just 14 days, I would wake up and attend the 2:30 a.m. meditation with the holy con gregation.
By Divine Grace, those 14 days passed, and I attended every morning meditation. Each med itation was different from the one before, bringing to the sur face everything within me that needed to be cleansed, healed, and uplifted.
This gave me the motivation to continue for another two weeks. Once again, I opened my jour nal and set a new goal.
All I knew was this: Keep com ing. Keep connecting. Keep connecting.
No matter how much the mind resisted, I had to keep going. I knew meditation would change my life and save me. No matter what, I had to keep walking.
Day after day, I continued at tending meditation at 2:30 a.m. Day 34 arrived, then day 40.
After that, I stopped counting because I could no longer imag ine living without meditation. It has become my daily soul food.
I no longer needed to write my goals in my journal. Meditation has become a vital part of my being.
Meditation became the med icine for my dissatisfaction, the balm for the anguish of my soul. It was the answer I had been searching for, even when I didn’t know what I was seeking at that crossroads in my life.
Meditation saved my life. Med itation introduced me to who I truly am by taking me right inside myself and awakening
parts of me that were asleep, dormant, waiting to be uncov ered.
I feel so blessed to have chosen to follow my heart. Although the journey has not been all rainbows and butterflies, every step has been worth it.
I am now a lifelong student of life, and the Earth is my true school, where the Soul will be taught every lesson it needs to blossom forth
I will continue this inward jour ney until my last breath, and I can only pray that, through it all, I remain connected to my True Self.
By Gaganpreet Kaur Khela
collected from natural springs, glaciers, rivers, and urban wa ter supplies. He also conducted experiments involving prayer and focused intention. In these demonstrations, he reported that water exposed to prayer formed more symmetrical crystals than samples photographed before the prayer.
What if the words we speak, the thoughts we think, and our daily actions influence how we experience the world around us? In his internationally ac claimed work, Japanese re searcher Dr. Masaru Emoto presents a simple yet revolu tionary truth: that water is alive and records and reflects human frequencies, thoughts, words, prayers, and intentions. Born on July 22, 1943, in Yokohama, Ja pan, Emoto devoted more than 20 years to exploring water’s re sponsiveness to human words, thoughts, and emotions.
To photograph water crystals, Emoto and his team placed water samples in small glass dishes, exposed them to differ ent stimuli, and froze them. The frozen samples were then ex amined and photographs were taken of the ice crystals as they began to melt and form patterns.
Emoto also explored how im ages, photographs, and written messages placed near water were affecting the resulting crystal formations. Across these experiments, he interpreted water as a kind of mirror—one that could record and reflect the thoughts, emotions, sounds, and intentions to which it was ex posed.
Among the thousands of crys tals he photographed, Emoto considered those associated with the words “gratitude” espe cially beautiful and life-affirm ing. In his book, The Miracle of Water, he explores how water’s unique role in carrying the natu ral vibration of these words can inspire us to welcome change and live more positively and happily.
His work offers a meaningful starting point for a deeper re flection: What influence do our words, thoughts, and actions have on ourselves and others?
Emoto reported that water ex posed to positive words such as Water: A Living Connec- “love,” “gratitude,” and “thank tion to Our World you,” as well as classical mu
To explore this question, Emo sic and prayer, often formed to invites us to look beyond the brilliant, intricate, symmetrical, individual and consider wa and colorful hexagonal crystals.
ter’s place in the larger story of In contrast, samples exposed to Creation. Water has circulated harsh words, discordant sounds, through the Earth for billions of or pollution reportedly formed years, moving through clouds, fragmented, irregular, or less rain, rivers, and seas. As it pass symmetrical patterns.
In addition to written words and music, he examined water ment, it interacts with minerals and the landscapes through which it flows.
As Emoto beautifully noted: “In the process of falling to the earth, seeping into the ground, and then emerging, water obtains information from various minerals and becomes wise.”
interpreted them as a warning that humanity had moved away from a harmonious, spiritual ly grounded way of living. He believed that aligning human goodwill and prayer with the natural world could help restore
The human body is composed balance and encourage peace.
of roughly 70% water—and that water isn’t new. The exact molecules flowing through your cells, blood, and tissues today have been circulating through Earth’s ecosystem for millions of years. They have fallen as an His work invites us to consid er an important question: how might our lives change if we approached ourselves, other people, and nature with greater care and respect?
cient rain, seeped through deep The Ripple Effect of Huearth, flowed through mountain mility, Kindness, and streams, and gathered mineral
We have a daily opportunity are interacting with a living li to choose what we contribute brary of planetary history when to the world. Every conversa you drink water and the wa tion, interaction, and decision ter that is within your body at is an opportunity to embody the this present moment. Because qualities we hope to see in hu the human body is composed manity. By cultivating Humil of approximately 70% water, ity, Kindness, and Love within these visual findings carry pro ourselves, we can help create found implications for our daily a healthier, more peaceful, and health, well-being, and individ happier life—not only for our ual responsibility. Our thoughts, selves, but also for our house spoken words, music, and inter holds, communities, and the nal focus act as constant vibra wider world.
tional broadcasts that imprint upon the water both within us and around us. Water is contin uously attempting to communi cate. Negative emotions restrict its natural resonance, while positive intentions allow it to blossom into shapes of radiant beauty.
This positive change can ex pand outward in concentric rip ples:
For Ourselves: We nurture a more peaceful internal climate and create space for personal growth and healing.
He expressed this perspective through the following words: “Words are the vibrations of nature. Therefore, beautiful words create beautiful nature. Ugly words create ugly nature. This is the root of the universe.”
For Emoto, distorted water structures represented more than
For Our Households: We help establish a peaceful sanctuary rooted in gentle dialogue and mutual respect.
For Our Communities: We encourage empathy, care, and unity through the way we treat others. For the World: We contribute to the collective well-being of humanity and the planetary eco
system we share.
Emoto explored a similar principle through his famous cooked-rice experiment.
In this demonstration, portions of cooked rice were placed in sep arate glass jars. One jar received kind words such as “thank you,” another received negative expressions, and a third was ignored. Emoto reported that the rice receiving gratitude fer mented with a pleasant aroma, while the other samples dark ened and spoiled. He interpret ed the results as an illustration of how attention, words, and ne glect could affect living matter.
The rice experiment, like his water-crystal photographs, be came a practical demonstration through which Emoto encour aged people to reflect on the importance of their everyday behavior. We know from every day experience that words can encourage or discourage, com fort or wound, unite or divide. A sincere expression of gratitude may lift another person’s spir its; a gentle response may ease tension; an act of humility may create room for understanding. The recipient may then carry that same kindness into another interaction, allowing the origi nal gesture to reach people far beyond its starting point.
As Emoto wrote: “If you shine a light on those around you with the words you use, you won’t ever have to walk in the dark again.”
Choosing positive, conscious words is more than a gesture of goodwill. It is a practical way to nurture our relationships and influence the experiences we share with others. When we practice mindful communica tion in our homes and commu nities, we take responsibility for the part we play in shaping our shared environment.
Emoto’s message extends be yond individual well-being to the condition of the planet itself. He reminds us that caring for the world requires us to exam ine our own choices and atti tudes:
“And we are beginning to hear the groaning from our tortured planet. We are at a point when we must realize that if we want to continue to call this planet our home, we need to change— not the planet, but ourselves.”
This is a call to shift from out ward frustration toward inward accountability. While we may not be able to control every circumstance around us, we can take responsibility for our own conduct: the thoughts we nurture, the words we choose, and the way we treat those we encounter. By tending to our inner lives with love, humility, and grace, we can help create more caring households, more compassionate communities, and a world grounded in greater respect for all life.
Emoto’s work encourages us to live with goodwill, prayer, love, and gratitude. Through his accounts and photographs, he shares the messages water con veys and encourages us to rec ognize the possibilities that lie within our own hearts. We may not need to accept every inter pretation of his experiments to reflect on the value of speaking kindly, expressing gratitude, caring for nature, and treating every human being with re spect.
His research reveals that the Cosmic Order of Creation it self is called toward Humility, Kindness, and Love. When we align our internal frequency with these cosmic laws, nature responds in perfect, harmonious resonance. The essence of life and healing lies in the love and gratitude we hold within our hearts—and that every word we choose carries the power to ei ther hurt or heal.
His work leaves us with a ques tion worth carrying into every day life: Words can heal, or words can hurt. What did your words do today?
RECIPE:
Air-Fryer Roasted Vegetables
Prep + Cooking Time: 25 minutes Serves: 1–2
2 small potatoes, chopped into bite-sized pieces 1 cup broccoli florets 1 carrot, sliced 1 tsp olive oil Garlic powder, paprika, salt and black pepper, to taste
Method
1. Preheat the air fryer to 190°C.
2. Toss the potatoes, broccoli and carrot with olive oil and seasonings until evenly coated.
3. Air-fry for 15–20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. Check that the potatoes are tender and cook a little longer if needed.
4. Serve warm with plain or Greek yogurt as a simple dip.
No Air Fryer?
Spread the vegetables on a baking tray and roast at 200°C for 25–35 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and tender.
Health Tip:
Add chickpeas or tofu on the side for extra protein.
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