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Know Thyself, Heal Thyself

The Healing Powers of Pausing

Making room for rest and reflection in a busy, noisy world

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View of a marble floor and pillar in the foreground, on the grounds of the Golden Temple. People wearing Indian and western attire walk up ahead, with the golden inner sanctum visible in the distance. The sky is overcast.

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Modern Women

The Importance of Feeling Seen

Reflections on representation and embracing my South Asian identity

May 20

A 5-year-old Indian girl wears a white dress, tiara, and sash as she stands onstage. Surrounding her are other Indian girls, dancing in salwaar kameez outfits of differing colors.

May 20

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Know Thyself, Heal Thyself

Noticing Life’s Little Glimmers

Moments that feel like a warm hug from a long-lost friend

Jan 23

Rays of rainbow light illuminate a potted plant in a ceramic white vase, as well as a white wall.

Jan 23

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ILLUMINATION

The 4 Biggest Life Lessons My Indian Grandmother Taught Me

Thank you, Ba, for your priceless wisdom

Dec 21, 2023

A woman in a floral sari, left, wears a nose ring and a bindi on her forehead. A man in a suit, right, looks straight into the camera.

Dec 21, 2023

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10 Things About Me

Just an Indian-American millennial trying to make sense of this messy yet magical existence

Jan 8, 2023

10 Things About Me

Jan 8, 2023

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In Living Color

What Makes Life Meaningful?

Prioritizing the passions and people that bring us joy

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The sun setting in the horizon, with clouds lingering in the air. Sunlight reflects against a body of water in the foreground.

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Books Are Our Superpower

The Artist’s Way: A Catalyst for Creative Inspiration

If you’ve been looking for a sign to revive buried dreams, this is it

May 2

A copy of Julia Cameron’s book, The Artist’s Way, which has a light yellow cover with black and red text. The book is held up in front of a bush that has pink flowers blossoming from it.

May 2

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Globetrotters

Scenes and Memories From My Gap Year in India

A photo journey through beaches, mountains, a megacity, and a desert

Apr 24

A brown cow sits on a beach, shown from its left side. Behind it are small huts, palm trees, and rocks.

Apr 24

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Know Thyself, Heal Thyself

30 Lessons Learned in 30 Years

Post-birthday reflections on entering a new decade

Apr 17

30 Lessons Learned in 30 Years

Apr 17

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Modern Women

Getting Older Isn’t What I Thought It Would Be

Millennial math, unrealistic beauty standards, and the joy of gradually giving fewer f***s

Apr 14

A baby, middle, wears a pink outfit and sits in the arms of her grandmother, a dark-skinned woman with a black bun and colorful saree. A man, the baby’s grandfather, stands to the left, wearing a white collared shirt and black vest.

Apr 14

Brina Patel

Brina Patel

Californian passionate about travel, creativity, & mental health | Bylines: Insider, Well+Good, Popsugar, etc. 💌 https://thetuesdaytapestry.substack.com

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