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Moving from a culture of power to a culture of LOVE to create Belonging together and Inclusion
We live in a system of patriarchy tied with capitalism, these systems have created a culture of having power over in order to survive. We need to have power over our land/ property, wife and children, people, society, animals etc. Power has been an important aspect of human civilization since time immemorial. Power might be …
Metta:- Looking at self with loving kindness ( A tool for inclusion and belonging)
A concept from Indian culture that is a great tool to create inclusion and belonging for self. It’s a tool that helps us learn to practice compassion. Metta means benevolence, loving-kindness, friendliness, active interest in others In this practice, we have to sit in awareness of our body in true love. We need to practise …
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To Fathers out there…for your daughters….
Fathers give their best for their girls. Fathers love us, adore us and do everything possible in their capacities to make us happy and make our life wonderful.Here is to the fathers- become conscious of your own gender biases that society has taught you. It would be hard but you need to challenge your own …
Building Inclusion by learning from the Indian practice of SEVA (Selfless Service)
If you grew up in India and probably lived with your grandparents or in some way lived connected to your ancestors and the ancient wisdom you probably have known or have heard about SEVA. Seva can quite literally be translated to Service in English. In this blog, I will share with you the roots of …
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SHAME…We need to learn to deal with it better.
Have you been part of bullying? Either bullied someone or got bullied or watched someone being bullied? I have witnessed all three as a kid.I was bullied as a kid because I was not one of the most well dressed richly kids in my perfectionist school and I was dyslexic( I recently found out) that …
WHAT IS LOVE??
Love is giving and kind.Love is acceptance and pouring our affection to our beloved, friend, child or even god.It is a practice of dedication towards the lover in a space where we can truly belong, open up and share our deepest wounds, desire, thoughts, believes and strengths.Love is a space where one is respected, cherished …
अहम् ब्रह्मास्मि…..I am the universe
“Aham Brahmasmi“ is a Sanskrit mantra that I truly embrace. sIt’s something I totally live by and one day it might be a tattoo on my body.What it means is “I am divine” or “I am the universe.”For me, this mantra is a reminder of my oneness with the ultimate energy that moves the entire …
Understanding GRIEF…and HEALING
When grief strikes, it strikes hard and shatters into millions of broken pieces. It hurts, it destroys and a lot of us numb those emotions to protect ourselves.But numbing is a poison that numbs our ability to feel. So, we numb ourselves from experiencing true bliss of joy, love and happiness. Just because we do …