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Mastery and Mystery - Balancing Control and Letting Go

Updated: 7 days ago


Prof. Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu's event "Mastery & Mystery" features books and institutions. Moderated by Coach Wendy Wong with logos.

A Privilege to Moderate "Mastery and Mystery" with Professor Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu

Today, I had the honor of moderating the session Mastery and Mystery by Professor Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu. The session explored the balance between our desire for control and the need to let go—essential for navigating life with grace and purpose.


About Professor Stephen

Professor Stephen is in his 17th year at Stanford University as Consulting Professor and Head of the Heartfulness Lab, a space where mindfulness, compassion, and responsibility converge to create a holistic way of being.

His impressive journey includes:

  • Teaching roles at Harvard University, Boston University of Medicine, and University of Tokyo, among others.

  • Training in East Asian medicine, yoga, and Zen.

  • A doctorate in clinical and community psychology from Harvard University.


He is also a TEDx Speaker and the author of several influential books, including:

  • From Mindfulness to Heartfulness – Transforming Self and Society with Compassion

  • Synergy, Healing, and Empowerment – Insights on Cultural Diversity

  • When Half is Whole – Multi-Ethnic Asian American Identities


Key Takeaways from the Session

  1. Deeper Awareness of Human Dilemmas: Understanding the complexities of the human experience.

  2. Cultivating Self-Transformation: What it takes to truly evolve and grow.

  3. Practical Practices: Tools and techniques to apply in daily life for personal and professional value.

This session was a profound exploration of heartfulness and its role in shaping ourselves and society.

✨ If you’re curious about these ideas, let’s keep the conversation going!


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Big Thank You to ICF Malaysia.



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