The Gita (like the Upanishads) is not a mere religious text in the conventional sense of the term. It is an in-depth study of the nature of consciousness and a practical guide to exploring its depths. Above all, it is an exhortation to shake off negativity and depression, the inner enemies, and fight the outer…Continue reading Life Lessons From Gita On Lockdown Janmashtami
5 Easy DIY Lockdown Recipes
I was recently invited to list 5 of my favourite recipes as part of our community home chef week where one person is required to post one recipe each day. I was only too happy to share my lockdown creativity with food. I’m neither a chef nor a nutrition expert because most days I chop…Continue reading 5 Easy DIY Lockdown Recipes
Write Your Own Destiny
Write your own destiny I’m part of a small ladies book club and we haven’t had a chance to meet each other face to face in months during the pandemic. So, I thought up books that each of us would write if we could. I based the titles of each book on the conversations I…Continue reading Write Your Own Destiny
Life Isn’t Perfect But Your Haircut Can Be
Life isn’t perfect but your haircut can be. I’m an artist now but throughout my childhood I’d be engrossed in one creative project or another (I’m still the same). I’d be cutting, sewing, knitting, painting, drawing, tinkering, taking things apart and putting them back together, adding tassels, fashioning something out of nothing – I was…Continue reading Life Isn’t Perfect But Your Haircut Can Be
8 Ways To Say No To Corona Anxiety
There’s a terrible battle going on inside our minds, according to an old Cherokee. Two wolves are battling to see which will take over. One is negative — full of dread, fear, regrets, resentment, criticism, and doubt. The other wolf is good — full of joy, appreciation, love, compassion, and clarity. Which wolf will win?…Continue reading 8 Ways To Say No To Corona Anxiety
5 Reasons Why I’m Clocking 10,000 Steps Daily Without Leaving The House
For my birthday this year, my husband bought me a wearable fitness tracker because I wanted to track my steps. Since the coronavirus lockdown started, I put on the Jillian Michaels ‘30 Day Shred’ video and sweat it out for 30 minutes first thing in the morning. In addition, my daily goal is to reach…Continue reading 5 Reasons Why I’m Clocking 10,000 Steps Daily Without Leaving The House
Wishing You On Vishu
I have a very good friend who is celebrating Vishu today so I just read up on the different customs and traditions. If you know me, you know how much I like New Years – because it’s a chance to refresh my resolutions and make a fresh start, whether it’s the new year or Ugadi…Continue reading Wishing You On Vishu