Be Here Now 2026 Weekly Planner

Ram Dass, one of America’s most beloved spiritual figures, made his mark on the world by teaching the path of the heart and promoting service in the areas of social consciousness and care for the dying. Ram Dass first went to India in 1967 when he was still Dr. Richard Alpert, an eminent Harvard psychologist and psychedelic pioneer with Dr. Timothy Leary. In India he met his guru, Neem Karoli Baba, affectionately known as Maharajji, who gave Ram Dass his name, which means “servant of God.”

On his return from India, Ram Dass became a pivotal influence in our culture with the publication ofBe Here Now—three words that have become a catchphrase. With the publication ofBe Love Nowin 2011, Ram Dass completed his trilogy, which began withBe Here Nowin 1971 and continued withStill Herein 2004. In spring 2013 he released the bookPolishing the Mirror: How to Live from Your Spiritual Heartwith co-author Rameshwar Das.

Ram Dass’s spirit has been a guiding light for four generations, carrying millions along the journey and helping to free them from their bonds as he worked his way through his own. Ram Dass passed away in 2019.

Sue Zipkin is a versatile and innovative artist known for he unique watercolor style and colorful, playful designs, the perfect reflection of her upbeat personality and positive vision. Zipkin gains inspiration from the beauty of nature and things we don't always see with our eyes but can feel with our hearts. The mysteries of the universe and “hidden worlds” inspire her, as do the textures and patterns found on flowers, insects, and dewdrops. Whether expressing herself through a bright rainbow palette or a spectrum of soft pastels, Zipkin creates designs that bring a smile: sophisticated with a sassy bent! To the delight of her collectors, her designs can be found on calendars, greeting cards, garden flags, fabric, dinnerware, and more.