From One World Trade to Inner Peace: Cindy Lam’s Meditation Journey (Art of Living)

Joshua Holland sits down with Cindy Lam, a certified meditation and breathwork trainer with The Art of Living and a longtime New Yorker with a two-decade career in major real estate development. Cindy shares how her first Art of Living course in 2017 introduced her to meditation, shifted her relationship with stress, and changed how she shows up as a professional, mother, and community member.   THE ONE DEVICEwearable frequency + light + sound pendant — A jewelry-style wearable that delivers infrared light, micro-vibration/sound and crystal-activated resonance throughout the day to support sleep, stress resilience, recovery and HRV. Worn on the body, in the environment, or by the bed; charges via USB and intentionally emits no Bluetooth / no EMF. Learn more: https://theonedevice.com/joshuahollandUSE CODE: JOSHKEY TAKEAWAYS • Meditation often becomes real only after it’s experienced—not just explained. • Identity “labels” can create pressure; practices can help people relate to those roles with less strain. • Starting the day “charged up” builds resilience when stressors inevitably hit. • Sustainable growth can include letting go of outcomes while staying fully committed to actions. • Service (seva) and community (sangha) can add energy rather than consume it.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome 04:15  Realizing what “no stress” feels like10:05 Identity, labels, and why letting go can feel scary (and how it can happen gently)18:20 Cindy’s pre-meditation career pace23:20 One World Trade Center: complexity, stakeholders, and meaning25:35 World Meditation Day at the Oculus39:30 Cindy’s daily practice41:45 service and community as a core part of the path47:10 : unity and what the world needs53:05 How to follow, join, and participate (NYC + livestream)Guest bioCindy Lam is a certified meditation and breathwork trainer with The Art of Living who has guided many towards greater calm, clarity, and emotional resilience through the teachings of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. After discovering Art of Living during a period of deep personal reflection, she experienced a transformative shift that reshaped not only her inner world but also how she leads and serves. A longtime New Yorker of 25 years, Cindy brings more than two decades of experience in real estate development, contributing to over $1 billion in commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects, including the World Trade Center redevelopment and the Second Avenue Subway—yet her greatest passion now lies in sharing practices that help others find peace amid the pace of modern life.Resources and links • World Meditation Day (NYC Oculus + global livestream registration):  https://event.us.artofliving.org/us-en/lp1/the-world-meditates-with-gurudev/ • Art of Living (US site):  https://www.artofliving.org/us-en • Art of Living NYC Center page:  https://members.us.artofliving.org/ • Find an Art of Living course (US):  https://members.us.artofliving.org/ • Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (Instagram):  https://www.instagram.com/gurudev/ • Art of Living NYC (Instagram):  https://www.instagram.com/artoflivingnyc/🌐 Connect with Joshua & SWTTPodcast Website: https://www.simplywalkthetalk.comYouTube: @simplywalkthetalkInstagram: @simplywalkthetalkTikTok: @simplywalkthetalkJoshua Holland: https://linktr.ee/joshuajholland