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“Create light in your inner world,” they said, “This way, every day can become like Diwali.”

How playing the trombone taught me the importance of harmony

Discover the Paradoxes of Life: Embrace value-based living for lasting happiness, true achievement, and meaningful relationships.

Discover the Power of Daily Spiritual Practices: Embrace the Aarti Ritual for Grounding & Success.

Regularly visiting my local mandir has been the one constant in my life in the years leading up to college. To this day, I have vivid…

Mandirs Unite Hearts: Witness the Power of Community | An Inspiring Tale of Generosity & Support.

Uncover the Timeless Beauty of Hindu Mandirs: A Journey through Art, Architecture, and Divine Connection. Explore Now!

Discover the Implicit Forms of Worship: Tales of Love, Devotion, and Service in a Sacred Mandir

Discover the transformative power of genuine listening and high connectivity. Learn to truly hear others and build meaningful relationships.

Imagine it’s early morning and you’re driving to work or school and suddenly you hear a POP! You pull over and realize — oh man, I have a…

“The warrior and the artist live by the same code of necessity, which dictates that the battle must be fought anew every day.” Steven…

I was taking my 2.5-year-old son (yes, those half-years make a huge difference at that age!) to school when we saw a pile of clothes and…

My mom thinks I’m a bit of a nerd. I devour books. I also spend a copious amount of time watching YouTube videos on things like engineering…

“To apply a chandlo is to carry this feminine divine with me throughout my days.”

I remember I was in grade school (K-5) when we had a class trip to watch Annie the Musical. We had watched the movie in school and now, we…

What is it that brings you joy?

…A simple mantra chanted by so many and one that I chant myself as I walk into one of my first therapy sessions as a student therapist.

Seated at the dinner table with family one evening, I found my niece and I engaged in a deep conversation. The adored 5-year-old explained…

The kitchen is the place in our home where everyone comes to hang out. It’s where my kindergartner comes to get away from her workbook, my…

If I tell you about a gift that keeps giving, would you believe me?

I absolutely love the fall season. The weather gets cooler and it’s actually nice walking outside. But, it is also a reminder that summer…

The year 2020 will forever be remembered as a year of isolation, distancing, and change. Along with longing to get back to “normal,” we…

As we finished taking all of my boxes up to my dorm room, I hugged my parent’s goodbye as I began a new chapter in my life…