Love is My Religion, an essay

Love is My Religion, an essay

Many years ago, I didn’t know what religion, truth or sanctity was. I was fortunate to be born into an Indian religion, Jainism, which teaches, “Live and Let Live” (the same ‘Ahimsa’ or ethos of non-violence that Mahatma Gandhi promoted), in which the sacredness of...

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Year 2020 – Learning Transcendence through Motherhood

Year 2020 – Learning Transcendence through Motherhood

[Submission for book 'Unbound Perspectives: 2020' to be published by the Unbound Press in February 2020] On January first of 2020, as I lay in bed next to my one-month old infant, I asked the universe for a sign for what I could be focusing on for my work. Although I...

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Motherhood In a Nutshell

Motherhood In a Nutshell

Yesterday, I ended my evening in tears, not feeling a single thing in my body except for aches, and a level of anguish. In fact, I had that breaking moment two or three times yesterday, and nearly every day this week. Tomorrow is Mothers Day, and I am truly grateful...

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How to Heal From a Breakup

How to Heal From a Breakup

Through my own transformational / healing journey, I have seen that no matter what, we collect stories and memories on a subconscious level, which inform our current life choices. This can happen with all of our relationships - work, family, self, romantic...

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The Power of the Men’s Circle

The Power of the Men’s Circle

The Power of the Men’s Circle   [Please note that this is written purely for men – I know that women are struggling with similar issues, but I am not going to address it here. These are my quick notes]   Over the last year, there is one blessing that has...

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My foundation in love – tribute to my parents

My foundation in love – tribute to my parents

My parents are the light of my life, the foundation of my existence - they've truly taught me how to live life to the fullest. Always following their hearts, no matter what others say. In 1991, my dad decided to take a big step - move the family from a 'stable',...

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My love awakening at a 10-day silent meditation retreat

My love awakening at a 10-day silent meditation retreat

"Any day I spend with you is my favorite day." I just came back from the toughest experience of my life. 10 days of silent meditation (Vipassana), meditating from 4:30am - 9pm everyday. You basically live as a renunciate, with no communication with the outside world....

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Ecstatic Surrender

Ecstatic Surrender

The other day, while in Central Park, Krishan and I came across two musicians playing Pachelbel's "Canon in D Major". Instead of being in a rush to get to our next place, we decided to stay and watch. I noticed my normal logical mind saying, "Let's go!". But a part of...

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