My parents ran an Indian fast-food restaurant in Chicago during my teenage years. I spent most weekends there along with holidays and celebrations, including July 4th and Diwali. As a family, our schedule was the exact opposite of most people I knew, because we could never take time off when they did. That’s how the […]
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Maybe everything feels overwhelming right now. Maybe it seems like there’s too much to do and not enough time. Maybe it feels like everyone wants a piece of you when you’re struggling to give enough to yourself. Maybe you think you’re running a marathon without a finish line. All of the above is where I
A week ago, I hosted an in-person group healing circle. The energy exchange, grounding exercises, breathwork and reflections were a beautiful beginning to my week. I’ve long wanted to host such a group circle, and it finally culminated into reality. Like most endeavors these days, I spread the word for the event through social media
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The other day, I was listening to the radio. The song that was playing reminded me of another song I liked back in my late teens. It was a popular song from 2000 and still carries deep nostalgia for me. Coincidentally, the band behind it is also associated with one of my first professional rejections
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Last week, I went on a trip with a one-day layover in Bombay (now known as Mumbai). It’s the city where I was born and spent my early childhood years. It’s also the city of my first marriage. I’ve since divorced and remarried. Of all the hotels in the city of dreams, my now husband
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What is it about certain teachers who impart knowledge in a way that clicks? Or knowledge that feels so useful that you hold on to it for life. I was always one of those students who responded to how I was taught rather than what I was taught. I enjoyed classroom education, but I was
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A couple of weeks ago, my dear friend had an experience and reaction that felt all too familiar; however, what felt unfamiliar was the assessment of it. Although it was tempting for her to brood as well as feel shame and frustration, she didn’t. In this week’s blog, I share the incident and how she
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In this week’s blog, I share what followed that phone call. This is to remind you that we all panic sometimes, and when we do, if we can just slow down for a few minutes, solutions and perspectives can emerge.
Growing up, I was an extremely sensitive child. I still feel deeply, but, back then, I not only felt deeply, but I also reacted deeply. I couldn’t handle criticism of any sort. I took feedback and advice personally as if they were a direct assault on my values and character. I would cry wondering why
For as long as I can remember, I’ve moved my body in ways that make me feel strong, balanced, and free. Whether it was my joy of cycling as a teenager or learning Indian classical dancing as a child or playing Badminton later, I was always moving intentionally. Without realizing it, I carried the love
