Active Listening
(First published Mar 30, 2024, in indiacurrents.com) In today’s fast-paced world, where distractions are abundant and communication often feels superficial, the skill of active listening stands out as a beacon
Finding Inner Peace
(First published Nov 23, 2023, in indiacurrents.com) In a world that often seems to be engulfed in chaos and turmoil, the quest for inner peace becomes an essential endeavor. The
Visualization
(First published March 12, 2021, in indiacurrents.com) Are you ready to achieve your goals and ideal life? 2021 is the year to renew, refresh, revitalize and move towards achieving your
Introspection on the Road to Self-Discovery
(First published August 27, 2020, in indiacurrents.com) Presently our lives are topsy turvy and we are dealing with the reality that the coronavirus will be with us for a long
Emotional Needs and Next Steps to Reduce Anxiety
(First published June 15, 2020, in indiacurrents.com) Are you feeling anxious during these troubled and difficult COVID times? Anxiety starts to affect our mental and physical status. We worry about
You Are the Cake and More
by Madhu Raghavan “I start my day choosing happiness and being in the moment, as the mystery of the moment opens up to me” writes Geetanjali Arunkumar in her book, ‘You are the
Looking for the Good Within
(First published April 20, 2020, in indiawest.com) Breathe, and take a moment to think about how you truly feel in these uncontrollable times. We all feel some level of anxiety, some
Want to say No, But I say YES
(First published November 2, 2019 in indiawest.com) Sometimes I feel trapped in my own thoughts. In my head, I can hear myself saying no, no, no, but I blurt out
Tilling the Soul
Feeling the soil run through my fingers uplifts my mood and brings about a sense of serenity. Being connected with the earth, with its abundance and beauty instills a sense
Living in the Moment
What has brought me to this realm of peace and happiness? Struggling with a debilitating chronic illness, I was unhappy. I recall this memorable day, when I looked out and
A Mother’s Unconditional Love
(First published May 6, 2020, in indiacurrents.com) Wooooooosh, a loud exhale, and then a soft inhale. I could hear my young daughter quietly scurry across the hallway calling her brother
A Love Affair
Imperfections, blemishes, wrinkles and a sad face is what I used to see in the mirror. Now, when I look at the reflection in the mirror, I see a beautiful