AI and the Human Heart
The seasons remind us that change is woven into the rhythm of life.
As summer yields to autumn, we’re invited to turn inward—to return to ourselves, to soften, and to open our hearts to what lies ahead.
Lately, I’ve been reflecting on another kind of seasonal change: the rise of AI in our everyday lives.
Last year, I wrote about how AI was quietly becoming part of my routine (link to the previous blog). Recently, an article on AI in education sparked a dinner-table conversation at home: “Why use—or not use—AI?”
It reminded me of something essential: AI should amplify human potential, not replace it.
And yet, there are real concerns—especially for children. Too much reliance on machines might dull imagination, focus, and creativity.
Adults aren’t immune either. We risk becoming hyper-efficient robots, forgetting to pause, to feel, to be.
But here’s the paradox:
Thanks to AI, we might actually have a chance to become more human again.
When tasks are automated, what remains is something precious—T-I-M-E.
Time to reflect.
Time to nurture empathy.
Time to reconnect with our inner world and with one another.
And here’s an important reminder: Fear is the opposite of love.
Fear closes us off; love opens us up.
If we approach AI with fear, we shrink. If we approach it with curiosity and compassion, we expand into presence, creativity, and connection.
Wellness as the Bridge
This is where yoga, meditation, and embodied movement guide us home.
They anchor us in the body, in the senses, in the heart.
They remind us that we are not machines.
These practices teach us to live from love instead of fear—especially in moments of transition, whether it’s the turning of the seasons or the shift into an AI-shaped world.
The true question isn’t whether AI will replace us, but whether we’ll use this moment to slow down, reconnect, and rediscover our humanity.
The future may not belong to smarter machines, but to wiser, softer, more compassionate humans.
A Personal Insight
The other day, my husband was asked to name his hobbies. Without thinking, he listed his work roles—nothing about what lights him up. Not his love for craft beers or the 25km brewery walks he enjoys. Not his passion for food—discovering new dishes, cooking them, savoring them. Not his quiet walks with the dog, with his cigar at sunset.
It struck me how easily we replace being with doing. How often do we fill our time with work instead of wonder?
AI can—and should—help us reclaim that time. Not just to be more productive, but to be more alive.
- To linger with loved ones.
- To care for ourselves.
- To return to ritual—sauna, forest bathing, meditation, movement.
- To live in balance with nature and with our true selves.
- To become, little by little, the kind of human everyone wants to be around.
- To connect deeply.
- To free ourselves from the endless shoulds.
A 1-Minute Reflection: AI and the Heart
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Pause and breathe: Close your eyes. Inhale for 4 counts, exhale for 6. Repeat three times.
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Scan your body: Notice any tension or worry. Acknowledge it softly.
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Shift your focus: Place a hand on your heart. Whisper, “I choose presence. I choose love over fear.”
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Visualize: Imagine AI gently taking care of your tasks. Feel the spaciousness that opens in your mind and heart. What could you create—or feel—in that space?
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Open your eyes: Carry that calm awareness into what comes next.
"A journey of soft turns and open skies — the path home begins within."
Drawing by Isabela Parekh.
This Autumn: Returning to Yourself
May this season remind us that renewal begins with openness.
That both nature’s cycles and technology’s evolution are invitations to grow—if we meet them with love, presence, and compassion.
This was the spirit of our first Yoga Autumn Cycle: “Return to Yourself, Open Your Heart.”
Each session offered grounding postures, heart openings, and guided breathing to welcome the present moment with kindness.
We ended with meditation—an intention of renewal and trust.
The Second Cycle: Connecting to the Earth and the Cycles
Yoga of Grounding and Transformation
Like leaves falling to nourish the earth, this autumn practice invites us to slow down, settle in, and root deeply.
Together, we explore the natural rhythm of change—grounding ourselves while opening to transformation.
Our practice includes:
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Inner preparation through Mula Bandha and Uddiyana Bandha activation
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Kapalabhati breathing to energize and clear
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Standing postures for grounding and confidence
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Flowing sequences guided by breath and balance
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Gentle floor postures and hip openings for release and surrender
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Calming breathwork and guided meditation for regeneration and reconnection to nature’s cycles
A space of renewal, receptivity, and inner transformation—open to all levels, welcoming all hearts.
Closing Thought
This autumn, may we embrace both change and innovation not with fear, but with tenderness.
May we use the gift of AI not to escape our humanity—but to rediscover it.
To slow down.
To listen.
To love more deeply.
Because the future isn’t about becoming better machines.
It’s about remembering how to be fully, beautifully, human.
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I completely agree with you. I have always thought that AI will not replace humans, but they are a powerful tool for us if we know how to use it. However, I never thought about the opportunity it brings to make us more human, too see more into ourselves. Thank you for this beautiful insight!