This Sunday, Elizabeth Lesser is one of the three panelists here to help look at today's current events in an entirely new light. (Tune in at 11 a.m. ET/PT on OWN or on Oprah.com, Facebook.com/owntv or Facebook.com/supersoulsunday.) Today, get to know more about Elizabeth, and catch a glimpse of just a few of the aha! moments you're bound to experience this weekend.

About Elizabeth
Elizabeth is the co-founder and senior adviser of Omega Institute, the largest adult education center in the United States focusing on health, wellness, spirituality and creativity. For more than 30 years, Elizabeth has studied and worked with leading figures in the fields of healing, spiritual development and cultural change. Her work at Omega has included co-directing the organization, curriculum research, conference weaving, teaching and writing the yearly Omega catalog, a reference book that describes the work of some of the most eminent thinkers and practitioners of our times.

Elizabeth attended Barnard College and San Francisco State University. Prior to  Omega, she was a midwife and birth educator. She has been active in local environmental issues for many years in New York's Hudson Valley, where she lives with her husband. She is the mother of three sons.

5 Life-Changing Lessons from Elizabeth Lesser


We're all on a spiritual journey of some kind, but walking the spiritual path can be a tricky adventure. Wondering if you're off track? Elizabeth has you covered.

10 signs you're on a path of progress >>





The great Tibetan meditation teacher, Chogyam Trunpa, wrote that we are often "deceiving ourselves into thinking we are developing spiritually when instead we are strengthening our egocentricity through spiritual techniques." He called this kind of self-deception spiritual materialism.

Elizabeth breaks down 10 signs to watch for on your spiritual journey >>



In a world of unlimited possibilities, how do you know when to stop? When is enough really enough?

The five questions to ask yourself when it all seems like too much. >>





Even when our lives seem to be crumbling around us, Elizabeth says there's one secret to remember when times get tough.

Why we are never alone >>





Growing up, Elizabeth was devoted to her dolls. As a parent, however, she's learned that such excessive giving isn't always the best for her children.
How to love your children with all your might and still raise a good kid >>




Recommended Reading

The Seeker's Guide by Elizabeth Lesser
Elizabeth says we're witnessing a new spirituality that is uniquely American.

Read her lists of "new" vs. "old" spirituality >>






Broken Open by Elizabeth Lesser
Elizabeth says when you parent, you fall in love with someone who is always changing into someone else, and whom you know will leave you. Yet most parents will say that they have never given themselves to anyone as fully as they have to their children.

Read an excerpt >>

This Sunday, join Oprah and three dynamic thought leaders for the first in a special series of "Super Soul Sunday" episodes we're calling The Bigger Picture, a panel discussion about today's top global headlines, bringing unique and thoughtful perspectives to world news topics ranging from prescription drugs to terrorism, gun violence and our fascination with celebrity culture.

Tune in Sunday, May 26, at 11 a.m. ET/PT on OWN, or join our worlwide simulcast on Oprah.com, Facebook.com/owntv or Facebook.com/supersoulsunday.

In this two-part round of Soul to Soul, find out what Dr. Maya Angelou's definition of God is, what she believes happens when we die and more.

Last week, Oprah and Dr. Maya Angelou reminisced about some of the most meaningful moments of her extraordinary journey, and she gave us new insight into boundless accomplishments in her remarkable life.

Now, the conversation continues. Watch below as Dr. Angelou opens up about aging, the aha! moment that still moves her to tears and the best advice she ever received.

Aging Brilliantly
At age 85, Dr. Angelou is now a great-grandmother and still taking the world by storm with her writing, full schedule of speaking engagements and active Twitter account. Find out why she says she gets more grateful as she gets older.



The Revelation That Changed Maya Angelou's Life
When she was in her 20s, Dr. Maya Angelou discovered the Unity Church. Founded in 1889, Unity is a Christian movement that emphasizes affirmative prayer and education as a path to spirituality. Watch as she is moved to tears while recalling the revelation that changed her life forever.



The Best Advice She Ever Gave—and Received
Dr. Maya Angelou's wisdom has inspired countless people around the world, but what does she say is the best advice she's ever given? Find out what it is and to whom she gave it. Plus, get the best advice Dr. Angelou ever received.