Science & Spirituality
Science and spirituality are generally viewed as polar opposites or as two roads that run parallelly and may never meet, but they do co-exist and often mirror views on phenomena, though the syntax may differ and at other times dogma gets in the way. Will the twain ever meet? An evening discourse and guided meditation with Tom Thudiyanplackal—the co-developer of Healing Light Guided Imagery (HLGI), a patent-pending, novel guided imagery intervention with proof-of-concept pilot study results (at UC San Diego) showing marked improvement in the health-related quality of life in people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). He holds a bachelor’s degree in Physics from the University of Mumbai and a diploma in film from Prague Film School. Tom has served as head of development on some landmark films in India and is currently developing a slate of films under his own banner. His films and writings explore the subtle nuances of life through heartfelt stories about everyday people—often dealing with themes illustrating the mystical nature of love and faith.