Rollins Gets A Taste of Bali
Gabby Chassagne & Jennifer Ritter
Issue date: 3/5/10 Section: News
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This dynamic duo comes from the island of Bali in Indonesia. They are spreading their knowledge on what they call "The Dark Side of Paradise." These two have been working with Professor of Philosophy and Religion Hoyt Edge for over 10 years, studying and analyzing Western individualism versus Bali collectivism.
Dr. Suryani shared insight on how inner peace and tranquility via meditation can bring about positive results, that "if we are creative and try to see the positive in things, the world [will be] a brighter place." She then switched gears to how Bali's current economy is impeding the advancement in the medical treatment of mental illness, and how the impoverished have resorted to chaining and caging their loved ones.
Dr. Suryani founded the Suryani Institute for Mental Health in Bali; one of the few institutions providing assistance for this particular part of the Balinese population. Dr. Suryani and her son aim to raise awareness, and due to their passionate yet informative speeches delivered last week, it can be said that they achieved their goal.



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