Letting the Soul catch up with the Body
I heard the thunderous announcement of an evening guest just a few minutes ago. He slowly danced his way through each tree. As he neared, I listened to him kiss … Continue reading
Shadows come to Light
The ground is infested, the plant covered in white fungus, rodents nibbling away at the leaves. Yet, a solitary flower blooms at the top, seeking the sun determinedly, looking … Continue reading
Let the Flowers Bloom
Through countless droughts and floods, Flowers bloom endlessly in Fertile soil. From the Depths of her Being, Far from the Light that Blinds your eyes and mine, In Silence … Continue reading
What is “happily ever after”?
It had been a year and a half since I left my job and life in New York to start over from scratch in India. Over a year since I … Continue reading
Freedom often comes through struggle.
I remember laying on the surgery bed in Chennai years ago as they struggled with my eye surgery (phakic IOL implant) to correct my nearly-blind vision. I could feel what … Continue reading
The girl behind the smile
There are two things in my life that have been most emotional for me — dance and health. If you ask me about either of these, or if touches on … Continue reading
Forward Bends, Back Bends, Twists
So many different flowers inside me, some just blossoming and some already bearing fruit while others are struggling with the changing climate. Living and sharing Yoga and Holistic Health for … Continue reading
Lifting something out of nothing
Imaginative eyes discovered A white sheet filled itself with color A worn CPU grew in meaning A collective sigh brought us closer School days repeated themselves I existed without belonging … Continue reading
When I do and when I don’t
When I “sing”, I am at the eye of the storm vibrating in stillness. When I dance, I struggle with my mind and body to let my heart breathe fully. … Continue reading
Everything comes to its fruition
Lost for so long on my true calling, I explored, pushed, roamed and wondered. I took the long-winded, scenic road to where I am today. My basket is overflowing with … Continue reading
Oh, look at her!
I felt awe and admiration. I felt a slight surprise. At the way she way she loved, the way she expressed her thoughts on life, tinged with spirituality, her passion, … Continue reading
Who will you be today?
Will you be the quiet, wise one? The bubbly, energetic self? Or the supportive, reflective you? Will you lay still and take in the rustling leaves? Or jump up and … Continue reading
Finding Belonging in Nature
I step out for dinner with my solar powered lantern, using its light to avoid stepping on any poisonous snakes, of which there are many I am told, along with elephants, buffalos … Continue reading
Just write!
You don’t have to wait for inspiration to happen. You make it a habit and then things will flow. That’s one of the principles that stood out for me from … Continue reading
