Oct
12
Two faces of devotion
Reflecting on my mother's spirituality and leaning into my own
2 min read
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Sep
17
A journey through the Panchakoshas
There are five sheaths/koshas through which awareness is filtered. The physical body is the outermost sheath, and bliss the innermost layer. We journey inward to find total freedom.
6 min read
Sep
04
Dharma meets an eating disorder
An anecdote of offering life-affirming support to a client experiencing an eating disorder flare up
5 min read
Aug
19
Five reasons to keep doing something you're not good at
It is natural to want to be good at everything we try. And there are many benefits to keeping on with things we are not so good at.
4 min read
Aug
09
Death of a frenemy
Recently, an erstwhile friend died. She had cancer. I had not been in touch with her. This is how I engaged with the news over a period of time using my mindfulness practice. CW: fat phobia, ED, diet
4 min read
Aug
06
Suffering is impermanent. Liberation is possible.
One of the first things I learned on the Dharma path is the impermanence of all phenomena. Yet, when it comes to the big pain or intergenerational trauma, there is a sense of solidity and permanence.
4 min read
Jul
23
Restorative justice on the path to collective liberation
Contemplating sanghas/communities where harm can be addressed with honesty and compassion
4 min read
Jul
17
Letting of certain identities
The self is ever-evolving. When we cling too tightly to some aspects or characteristics that were prominent during one phase of life, we will inevitably experience suffering.
5 min read
Jul
15
Healing can be hairy
How a simple hairstyle became a time machine and medicine for my child self
2 min read
Jul
09
Lessons from my body
My body teaches me in simple ways how to relate to it, and in the process I receive profound life lessons.
2 min read