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June/July 2019 15 without judgment or criticism. Start with, "What I hear you saying is ..." and ask if you're correct, to ensure you've really listened and understood them. u Listen to your neighbor Is there someone in your neighborhood you seldom speak with, possibly because they seem different from you? Make an effort to get to know that person a little. Share something you've made or just stop by and say hello, reintroducing yourself. If they say something you don't like, just listen. Avoid the temptation to jump in and argue. u Visit a community unlike your own Find a community organization or house of worship with members who are different from you. Call and ask if visitors are welcome and check it out. Experience a new culture and food in an ethnic neighborhood restaurant. Be open to talking to people unlike yourself and again — just listen. u Host someone from another country Perhaps your community has an organization for foreign- exchange students or a cultural group that hosts visitors or refugees from around the world. See if you can host a dinner or gathering to welcome the person and ask them about their country and way of life. The Free Trip to Egypt film premiere event takes place Wednesday, June 12, at approx. 500 theaters across the U.S. Immediately following the screenings, a 30-minute panel discussion led by celebrities, politicians, and thought leaders will be streamed into theaters to launch a conversation about how to listen and bring more kindness to the world, asking everyone to take the online #PledgeToListen and bring authentic conversations to the community. As Mounib says in his "Take the Pledge" video, "I feel through listening, the world will be a better place." And adds, "We just need to treat each other the way we teach our children to treat each other in kindergarten." A special screening will take place here in Los Angeles on Friday, June 7th at 7pm at the Laemmle Monica Film Center at 1332 2nd Street, Santa Monica. Event will include reception with filmmakers and special guests. For tickets and info, visit freetriptoegypt.com. spirit Opposite page: Scenes of Cairo. Above: View of Cairo from roof of Amir al-Maridani mosque, Egypt. Right: Scenes from Tarek Mounib's film Free Trip to Egypt. June 20—23, 2019 Register by June 12 - sunburst.org/kriya K ya Yoga Meditation Initiation & Retreat TRANSFORM YOURSELF TRANSFORM OUR WORLD • Kriya meditation initiation in the lineage of Paramahansa Yogananda. • Yoga & pranayama. • Nourishing meals and pristine natural beauty. Photos: Scenes from the movie Free Trip to Eqypt courtesy of Kindness Films.