06: Staying Open to the Unfolding Path with Connie Rao

Today’s guest is the principal of Asha Deep Vidyashram School in Varanasi, India, Connie Rao. Connie shares the work that’s being done to make the school a family oriented environment and to nurture underprivileged kids. 

Connie also discusses how the lockdown this past year has impacted education in India and what they’re doing to recover. This episode explores the range of education in India, the importance of grace, and how Connie got to the career she has today. 

Join Paula Crossfield in this episode to learn more. 

Show Highlights: 

• How the pandemic has impacted India 
• What makes Asha Deep different from other schools
• Connie shares what led her to India and Asha Deep 
• How the pandemic has been a blessing 
• Major barriers kids and families face + how Asha Deep resolves those issues 
• How Asha Deep is striving to make a change 
• Ways children pay for school 
• What is dharma + how to find it 
• Connie shares how yoga keeps her grounded 
• Having the willingness to ditch the list 
• What “living in your purpose” means to Connie 
• Connie’s morning routine + who inspires her 
• Books Connie is currently reading 

Links: 

https://www.patreon.com/weaveyourbliss

Get in touch with Connie: http://www.asha-deep.com

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