This year, I’m spending time loving the stranger I ignored over these past years. This stranger is Me. I’m delving deeper into myself and discovering ‘me’ below the layers of pain, hurt and neglect. Inviting this stranger to take a seat at my table, I make sure that she is nourished and taken care of […]
The Only Resolution
What if the only resolution you make is to love yourself more? This question from Cheryl Richardson stopped me in my tracks. As I shared last week, my Word of the Year is ‘Heal’ and loving and showing up for myself is a big part of this. The Only Resolution As Cheryl asks: What would […]
Showing Up For Myself
I notice that most women will happily do things for others, showing up for others and putting their own needs second. Perhaps, it’s years of indoctrination by family and culture. In India, women, especially mothers, are deified and sacrificing everything for the family is seen as a great virtue! I’m calling BS on this! I’m […]
What’s Your Favorite Quality About Yourself?
“What’s your favorite quality about yourself?” I remember reading this question recently and wondering how I would answer it. So I decided to do just that, especially with a birthday just past! Once you figure out who you are and what you love about yourself, I think it all kind of falls into place. ― Jennifer […]
Challenge The Legacy of Smallness
I don’t know about you, but I seem most comfortable playing small. Looking back, I wonder at the reason for this need for smallness and some memories come to mind. One memory is of me, at about 12-13 years of age, sitting in front of a mirror and trying to figure out who I looked […]