Published in An Idea (by Ingenious Piece)·Sep 1, 2021Member-onlyHow To Create The Life You Want By First Facing Your Own Shit (in 15 Ways)If anything has gained traction in the world of health and wellness, it’s the phrase, “how to create the life you want.” In fact, if you search Youtube for this exact phrase, you’ll be greeted by hundreds of videos ranging from TEDx talks to “A Day in My Life” influencer…Life Lessons7 min read
Published in An Idea (by Ingenious Piece)·Aug 3, 2021Member-onlyOn My Way Home: Learning to Live (and Love) My Life UprootedThrough tearful sobs, I begged God to tell me what Home means to me, because I had no idea anymore. An evening that started off with restlessness and frustration quickly turned into a full-blown meltdown that was long overdue. Please tell me what Home is supposed to mean to me…Home6 min read
Published in An Idea (by Ingenious Piece)·Jul 17, 2021Member-onlyI Chose to Love My Grief After My Father DiedMy dad passed away on January 7, 2021. I was in my Chicago apartment, almost 800 miles away from him, when I got the phone call. A doctor told me that he died in his truck, while on the phone with a work dispatcher; and as the doctor spoke, I…Grief5 min read
Published in An Idea (by Ingenious Piece)·Jun 29, 2021Member-only5 Truths About Your Fears They Haven’t Told YouWe all have them — Fears. Whether your fears are about something tangible, like spiders or heights; or whether they’re about something more intricate, like commitment or judgement — fear is fear. It’s part of our nature to have fear, and if you’ve been reading self-help books and blogs, you’ve…Life5 min read
May 7, 2021I Chose to Love My Grief After My Father DiedMy dad passed away on January 7, 2021. I was in my Chicago apartment, almost 800 miles away from him, when I got the phone call. A doctor told me that he died in his truck, while on the phone with a work dispatcher; and as the doctor spoke, I…Grief5 min read
Sep 29, 20205 Powerful Self-Care Ideas for When Life Is StressfulStress doesn’t discriminate. It affects everyone, invariably in different ways. Regardless of how stress shows up in your life, I think we can all agree that it’s present. When it does show up, it takes over the show. It then becomes difficult to stay in the present moment or show…Stress6 min read
Apr 7, 2020Learn to Meditate in 7 Steps (The Beginner’s Guide)If you have never meditated before, no worries. This practice is very much a personal experience. You make of it what works for you, your health, and your intention. These days, we see meditation being prescribed as the remedy to stress, anxiety, depression, or any other health-related concerns. …Meditation8 min read
Mar 3, 2020What is Seva: The Art of Sacred PracticeHow will you share your heart? One of the pillars of a spiritual lifestyle is being of service. In Sanskrit, we call this “Seva.” It translates to selfless service. We can think of this as volunteering in our communities, being altruistic, or doing random good deeds and paying it forward…Service Learning5 min read
Feb 17, 20204 Signs You’re Emotionally Drained (And What To Do)We’ve all heard it. We’ve probably all said it. “I am just emotionally drained today!” Rarely, however, do we ponder where this phrase comes from, or just how literal these symptoms and sensations might be. According to Healthline, emotional exhaustion is a state of being severely emotionally drained or depleted…Emotional Intelligence6 min read
Nov 1, 2019Finding Freedom in NepalIn the last few days of October, I went back to Nepal. My trip there was in every part due to the graciousness of the hosts who were leading our group, and my gratitude to them is not something I can begin to express in this post. …Travel10 min read
