Journey inwards to a balanced being
Written By Gunjan Singh A journey of the self, through the self, to the self is how the Bhagvad Gita describes yoga. A voyage that begins with awareness of the physical, navigating through the koshas (layers of our being), going deeper into our cores to the universal divine within each of us. Our yoga practice […]
Longing and love: A farewell tour and a raag to my heart
This is the story of two journeys, one tinged with an inescapable sorrow, the other pregnant with the renewal that lies in every tomorrow. Written By Sharad Kohli Mohabbat karne wale kam na honge, teri mehfil mein lekin hum na honge – Hafeez Hoshiarpuri I returned to Kuwait, the land of my birth, in 2018, […]
Travelling is for mental health, what exercise is for the body
Written By Snehanky Chattopadhyay “I swear, doctor, I just want to get away,” said a client of mine. We are in the middle of the session discussing the triggers and anxieties caused by life. I smile and jokingly ask, “To the beach or the mountain?” My client looks at me with a sparkle and says […]
As I watched them say ‘I do’
Written By Sukriti Taneja Twenty kilos of baggage allowance. Twenty deadlines chasing me to the boarding gate. A wedding in Phuket was meant to be a break, an absolute blur of beaches, buffet dinners, and cute vacation outfits. But somewhere between the pheras and the poolside cocktails, I found myself slowing down. Subconsciously. Not to […]
Escape from the mundane, and looking at life differentl
Written By Sucheta Das Mohapatra Travel need not always be to escape from routine; it could also be to evoke feelings from within. “Exploring Disneyland and Walt Disney Studios Park, Paris. My daughter’s childhood dream came true, and so did mine,” a neighbour’s post popped up on my Instagram feed on a lazy Sunday afternoon […]
The inner journey
Written By Shital Ravi I write once again about the Vari. The ‘Vari story’ was an article I wrote for The Mind Diaries as part of its second anniversary edition. It touched upon the Vari’s benefits on one’s mental health and well-being. This time I write of the inner journey that I embarked upon while […]
Dance: A window to our soul and inner world
Written By Swati Mohan In 1998, with a 5-6-7-8, black jazz shoes, dance pants, leotard, and colourful ankle warmers, I embarked on a dynamic journey, with dance as my unconditionally loving partner. The experience of presenting myself to the world in a star-like ‘sensual’ way instilled within me an unwavering confidence. Moving to the beats […]
There is a world within you
Written By Seema Kumar What does it take to stop and listen to oneself, to process the range of emotions, to learn and unlearn? Just a journey to oneself. The paths are many, but the destination is you. I am an only child of parents who had an extremely difficult marriage. My father, a highly […]
Climate consciousness: A call for sustainable change
Written By Aditya Pundir Attitudes toward climate change solutions are shifting, particularly among the youth, which is an encouraging sign. A few years ago, I was travelling in the United States for climate change training. After a long day, we were relaxing in the evening, enjoying freshly brewed coffee. Our discussion revolved around climate change, […]
An impactful drop in the ocean
Written By Arushi Brotia Neerja Saxena’s Footpathshala is an initiative that intertwines education and environmental consciousness in the most remarkable way The car slows as I near her house, my eyes catching the sign that reads Neerja Footpathshala—a humble board mounted just outside her society in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad. Below it, a carpet is spread over […]