There’s a strange irony to modern life. We live in an era of unprecedented connectivity, armed with more information and conveniences than any generation in history, yet we collectively report feeling more isolated, anxious, and empty than ever before. We prioritize our physical health, our careers, and our bank accounts, but it isn’t until a crisis hits, the loss of a job, a sudden illness, or just the creeping realization that we still aren't happy, that we scramble to address our mental and spiritual well-being.

“I think what’s missing in this modern world is we have been sold an illusion that the material world is where you're going to get all of your happiness,” explains SathPaal Singh, a former IT professional turned a world-renowned spiritual educator and the founder of Nanak Naam, “Many people who have got a job, a family, and major wealth are still feeling empty inside.”