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One Lost Earring, Two Stories, Infinite Blessings

I reached up to remove my earrings—first the left, then the right. But the right one was gone.

For a moment, my stomach dropped. I searched, retraced my steps, clung to the hope that I’d simply misplaced it. But it was nowhere to be found.

It wasn’t just an earring—it was a beloved vintage gold teardrop, a signature piece I had worn and cherished. But then, I remembered something my father once told me about lost gold and unseen blessings.

What if loss isn’t just loss? What if it’s an offering?

This piece is a meditation on loss, memory, and unattachment—and how letting go can open space for something new.

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Slipping, Spiraling, and Returning

This is the time of year when many people fall off their New Year’s resolutions. We start strong, riding the wave of fresh intentions, and then… life happens. The weather changes. The excitement fades. The habit that once felt effortless now requires negotiation.

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Switch Your Curiosity On

A brief moment is all it takes. The next time you catch yourself in a cycle of judgment—of yourself, of someone else, of a situation—can you invite curiosity instead? Can you borrow the wide-eyed wonder of a child and soften into the unknown?

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Why You Really Need Ease in Your Life

As we approach the end of the year, many of us will pause for a well-deserved break—a season of well-wishes for rest and rejuvenation. But what does it mean to rest?

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I Am The One

How a simple affirmation—“I am the one”- can serve as a declaration of readiness, resilience, and ownership.

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The Guilt of Leaving Home

What do we do with those feelings of guilt that sometimes pop up when our choices take us away from loved ones?

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Who’s to Blame

Today’s piece is about challenging the instinct to assign fault in disagreements, recognizing different perspectives, and uncovering hidden assumptions instead of seeking a villain.

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3 Truths About Success My Parents Taught Me

Growing up, my parents shared so many lessons that I didn’t always understand as a child. Back then, I couldn’t yet see the wisdom in their words. But as life unfolded, I began to see the truths they wanted me to carry with me.

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When in Doubt, Lie Down

As I listened to Baba's gentle wisdom, I realized that his simple approach to life contained a lesson for all of us: sometimes, rest is the most profound act of self-care we can offer ourselves.

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Before You Cut Them Off, Try This

Have you ever found yourself withdrawing from upsetting situations, thinking it's the best way to protect your peace? Here’s how you can prioritize your well-being without resorting to cutting people off.

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Choice is a Funny Thing

Baba must have also felt it because he chimed in, saying, "Choice is a funny thing. It is limited by what you know." My ears perked up to catch the wisdom being shared.

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You Live a Good Life

"You live a good life," my dear friend's mother always says to us when she visits New York City.

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Curiosity Over Judgment

Today’s piece reflects on the internal struggle many of us face when deciding what to share on social media.

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