Deven Pravin Shah

1 Jan 2022

Snowy – Soothing – Stunning: Splendor of the Canadian Rockies

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We always had an intrigue to visit Calgary and the Canadian Rockies in the wintertime. How would it all look when snow and ice cover everything in white? When Timish and Alpabhabhi invited us, the fun of family time made … Read More

10 Sep 2021

Zion and Bryce Canyon: Harmony in Majesty

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We had an opportunity to spend three days in the Bryce Canyon National Park. We also got a chance to stop by the Zion National Park while driving up. While it is always rejuvenating to be close to nature, I … Read More

30 Jul 2021

Connecting to my Abundance: Trip to India

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A trip to India connecting me with roots is always nourishing and rejuvenating. This time I also have the privilege of spending time with mummy. It connected me with one more time yet with an abundance of experiences, moments, family, … Read More

6 May 2021

Global Warming: Choosing Earth: Our Awakening

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I read Duane Elgin’s Choosing Earth a few months ago. This blog post is my extract from the book combined with some other ideas and thoughts. The book’s message to me is a story where we, the citizens of Mother … Read More

2 Jan 2021

In Gratitude of 2020 – New Year’s Hiking Experience

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We went hiking yesterday, January 1st, 2021. I am sharing pictures and experiences from that in this blog post. While thinking about it yesterday night, the dominating emotion is that of gratitude. How grateful I am for being able to … Read More

14 Dec 2020

The Magic of the Kaleidoscope

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The kaleidoscope is an optical instrument we learned and made in science class in elementary school to see incredibly vibrant, colorful images. The kaleidoscope is also our real-life with its evolving patterns of colors, stories, dreams, goals, challenges, agonies, and … Read More

11 Nov 2020

Twelve Nuggets to Clarify my Mind

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What is purpose of life? My one sentence answer would be to clarify or declutter my mind. Wu Men Hui-k’ai: Ten thousand flowers in spring, the moon in autumn, a cool breeze in summer, snow in winter. If your … Read More

19 Jul 2020

I am Quiet

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I am quiet, and I have been that way all my life. What does this mean for my communication? In this blog post, I share my journey with communication and the role of emotional development along the way. I share … Read More

30 Sep 2020

My Brain is Plastic!

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A few years ago, I picked up a very insightful book on neuroplasticity. What did I learn? What are my thoughts on this topic? I will start with my experience of learning harmonium in my early twenties. My Baby Steps … Read More

27 Aug 2020

Dear Pappa: પ્રિય પપ્પા

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August 30, 2024 Dear Pappa, seeing my present life through your loving eyes and care connects me to the child I am deep down inside. Your memories bring childlike wonder, curiosity, excitement, and joy. I am grateful for the blessings, … Read More

27 Mar 2020

I Enjoy the Music

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Dear family, friends: While staying home and social distancing to do our bit to deal with the pandemic, I read a few insightful articles on social solidarity to be there for each other in a supportive way. I read a … Read More

15 Jul 2015

SMILES with the Smile Cards

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[Note: I originally wrote this on ServiceSpace feed.] The idea of using Smile Cards sounded really good the moment I heard of it. It sounded fun. It took me a while before I actually used a Smile Card, or … Read More

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