There is no such thing as luck. Luck is for those who cannot explain why certain things happen. Must there always be a WHY? Can’t things just BE? Does everything require an explanation in this world? We use our rational minds to explain the illogical occurrence of events. Most people…

When I desire to achieve, wish to have, long to be, or pray to the higher powers, I invariably push my desires farther away. The attachment to the outcome and inability to be happy in the current state does not bring my wishes to fruition. What brings my desires to…

My greatest life lesson was when I recently visited my father, a surgeon who has had Parkinson’s disease for nearly three decades. This man has been through repeated nightmares, yet still, his soul shines brighter than most people I’ve met in my lifetime. He has suffered endlessly, including a failed…

Maria Sofia is hands down the best character on Larry David’s hit HBO show Curb Your Enthusiasm. Here are the key three rules for success, as walked and talked by this talented chef / actress / unintentional master of comedy. RULE #1 1) Be Authentic: You Gotta Work it! Maria…

For over three decades, I was tethered to conformity, rules, and ideas that matched society to the point of losing myself. Cultural expectations, other neuroses, and belief systems trickled into my core. This was my trauma. A trauma that was (at the time) unrecognized and embraced as normal. When I…

When Does the Magic Happen? Magic happens…. To those who open the door. To those who have the courage to walk through it. To those who switch off the noise. To those who don’t follow the paths of others. To those who listen to their hearts. To those who are…

Every single one of us has a story to tell. Every one of us has had life experiences that have shaped us, either for the betterment or destruction of our core beings. It is the human condition that resonates with most. It is the act of not only survival but…

Illustration By: Aliya Torsekar How do I define soul living? Soul living is when one has successfully cleared the path, does not listen to the voice of others, and lives a life that brings pure joy. When I am soul-living, there is a spark that erupts inside. It is a…

Mental Health in Asian Culture: Are We Missing The Mark? Unfortunately, getting help for mental disorders is often seen as a weakness, not a strength. However, in reality, strength lies in those who allow for vulnerability and open the door to healing themselves and others. Why is this attitude so…