Jan 9, 2020Member-onlyGiving Yourself A Big HugMindfulness is something we co-learn, through sharing and listening. We start believing a calmer, softer, happier life is possible only when we see it in others. Or when we start displaying this calmness, softness, happiness, and someone sees our change and points at it with excitement. “Hey!” they say. “I…Meditation3 min readMeditation3 min read
Dec 30, 2019Member-onlyA Gentle and Loving End of Year ReflectionThich Nhat Hanh says: “The Earth turns. The seasons change. Time is not bound in any framework, yet, still we have deep gratitude to our ancestors who framed time in days, months, and years so that, now, we have an opportunity at the end of each year to look back…Self Improvement9 min readSelf Improvement9 min read
Nov 24, 2019Member-onlyNon-Routine Mornings & Late November Energy DipThe letter below is adapted from a real voice message I sent to a close friend of mine today while walking from my home to one of my favorite coffee shops in Paris. ❤️️ Hi friend, Your messages have been on my mind the whole week. Aside from the beautiful…Productivity6 min readProductivity6 min read
Nov 5, 2019Member-onlySibling Love, Suffering and Mindfulness PracticeThe love relationship between siblings is one of the most complicated love relationships. In no other relationship, the similarities between you and the other person are so many; in no other relationship, the differences are so stark. The fact that you were brought up by almost the same parents, almost…Mindfulness9 min readMindfulness9 min read
Oct 18, 2019Member-onlyThe Animal WhispererSince 2008, 50% of the world’s population has been living in cities. By 2050, this percentage will increase to 65%. But this is only counting humans. What about the animal population of the world? I. On a hot July afternoon, I come out the metro at Places des Fêtes, unable…Short Story16 min readShort Story16 min read
Aug 6, 2019Looking & SeeingI send letters every 2 weeks on nurturing everyday wellness. The excerpt below is from the 10th letter sent on Aug 6, 2019. You can read the letter in full or subscribe here. I remember a distinct moment with my dad. I must have been around 12 years old. We…Art4 min readArt4 min read
May 15, 2019Member-onlyToxicity & SufferingI send letters every 2 weeks on nurturing everyday wellness. The excerpt below is from the 9th letter sent on May 15, 2019. You can read the letter in full or subscribe here. A new phrase came into our language recently, did you notice? Toxic people. The internet is full…Self Improvement3 min readSelf Improvement3 min read
May 15, 2019Member-onlyFriendship & FightingI send letters every 2 weeks on nurturing everyday wellness. The excerpt below is from the 8th letter sent on April 23, 2019. You can read the letter in full or subscribe here. I don’t like the word fighting. I’ve put enormous pressure on myself over the years to avoid…Life4 min readLife4 min read
May 13, 2019Containing Work When Working For YourselfThe transition from a 9–5 job to being self-employed had many struggles for me. One of these struggles was, and still is, the blurry lines between what constitutes as work, and what doesn’t. When I was a product manager at a startup, I had to show up at the office…Entrepreneurship12 min readEntrepreneurship12 min read
Apr 8, 2019Discipline & Self-ForgivenessI send letters every 2 weeks on nurturing everyday wellness. The excerpt below is from the 7th letter sent on April 2, 2019. You can read the letter in full or subscribe here. Recently I saw a successful female entrepreneur launch a program to help other entrepreneurs wanting to grow…Life Lessons4 min readLife Lessons4 min read
