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  A doodle art piece Ode to Spiritual Iconographic Doodle Art Oh, Doodle Art, you quiet guide, A path to spaces deep inside. Unconscious whispers, soft and low, To lines and shapes that start to grow. From thought to hand, a journey made, On paper's white, a vision laid. Engage the pen, let thoughts unfold, Reflect on stories, bravely told. Then rise above, transcend the frame, And whisper softly, spirit's name. Your art is freedom, wild and free, A liberator, for you-n-me. In Summary Kishore (2026) explores the integration of spontaneous, meditative iconographic doodle sketching within religious and spiritual contexts. It highlights how incorporating traditional icons and geometric structures into freeform drawings provides cognitive, emotional, therapeutic and spirituality benefits. The practice transforms the text into a accessible tool for inner calm, mindfulness, and divine reflection.   Reference Kishore, L. (2026). Ode to Spiritual Iconographic Doodle Art, Lalit Kishore...

 How Doodle Art Enhances Both Thinking and Emotional Intelligence A doodle art site  “Batman Doodle Art - ฟรีวิดีโอออนไลน์ - ดูทีวีออนไลน์ - คลิปวิดีโอฟรี “ [1] has listed the work of Jaipur based educator and researcher, Dr Lalit Kishore, who has used doodle art as an art form for self-development as well as its use as a therapy to improve attentiveness, fine motor developmental activity, eye-hand coordination skills and hand writing improvement tool for children with special needs at Disha Foundation.  A special mention has been made of the short video of Kishore titled “Doodle art for a beginner ” [2] which has been viewed by more than 20K viewers. Dr. Lalit Kishore’s research highlights the pedagogical application of doodle art, transforming spontaneous sketching into structured educational tools like pattern decoration and Zen-tangles to foster focus, concentration, and improved emotional well-being. His work suggests that integrating these artistic methods helps stu...

  Special on Math 2.0 Day, July 8: Ode to Language of STEM Math serves as the foundational language of STEM by acting as the analytical tool that unites Science, Technology, and Engineering. STEM integrated math is also called Math 2.0 which enabling us to quantify scientific phenomena, create predictive models, and evaluate engineering designs. It translates theoretical ideas into actionable, measurable innovations across the entire STEM framework along with solving the real world problems, In today's world, Math 2.0 uses data collection, mathematical and statistical analysis, and algorithmic thinking to give us the logic needed to tackle complicated real-life problems. By combining these areas, education moves away from just learning abstract ideas and focuses more on real, practical applications. In the end, math turns theoretical concepts into real, measurable innovations that impact the whole STEM field. Ode to Math, the STEM's True Heart Oh, Math, you are the bedrock stro...

  The Soul’s Ride: The Chariot Analogy in the Gita for Inner Mastery POEM My body, a chariot grand, With horses – my senses, close at hand. The reins, my mind, I hold them tight, Guiding them with all my might. My intellect, the driver keen, Observes the road, the world unseen. Plans the path, makes the choice, Listening to wisdom's voice. And deep within, the passenger true, My soul, the Atman, watching through. Calm and pure, the one who rides, Through all the turns, where life presides. Note: Analogies serve as powerful learning tools that act as cognitive bridges, linking unfamiliar and abstract ideas to familiar, everyday experiences. By establishing connections between what we already know and new concepts, learners can significantly lessen cognitive load, speed up understanding, and enhance long-term memory. However, since all analogies have their limitations, they should be applied with caution to prevent oversimplification or the creation of new misunderstandings. In the ...

Global Forgiveness Day is observed annually on July 7 for letting go of past hurts, releasing resentments, and embracing the healing power of forgiveness to promote emotional well-being and reconciliation to foster inner peace and stronger relationships across the globe. In Jainism forgiveness is a pathway to let-go and liberation. On the last day of the eight-day festival Paryusana the Jains celebrate  the ‘Forgiveness Day’  In Jainism "Micchami Dukkadam" is the common phrase uttered to ask for forgiveness and it means that all the ‘bad-doings be fruitless’ through forgiveness. The Jain festival to forgive and be forgiven  also called Kshamavani Diwas. In the Bhagavad Gita, forgiveness (kshama) is a prominant divine virtue (Daivi Sampat). Listed in Chapter 16, Verse 3, of the scripture, it represents the inner strength to pardon others even when capable of retaliation. Far from a sign of weakness, true forgiveness reflects a spiritually mature, tranquil mind that is firm...

  In 2026, the International Peace and Love Day falls on Tuesday, July 7. The observance, established in 2021 by Gary Astridge,, aims at to promote global harmony. However, at the local level, the observance encourages individuals to stop at noon, in their local time zone, to wish peace and love to those around them and spread positive energy. Ode to Peace and Love O Peace, you wipe the tears away, And chase our daily fears away. No angry fights, no weapons drawn, Just understanding like the dawn. And Love, O Love, a silver thread, Where kindness blooms and hate has fled. You find the good in everyone, And warm us like the morning sun. Together, you both brightly glow, The truest team we'll ever know. The greatest gifts we hold so true, Dear Peace and Love, we honour you.