Author Archives: Deven

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

I think dreams and ambitions can spring positive vibes, give a purpose/direction to my thinking, and expand my horizons. Goals can sharpen the focus and fuel the drive to make things happen. However, I can think of times in the … Read More

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

I have written this reflection first below in Gujarati language, after that in English when you scroll further down. મેં આ ચિંતન પહેલા ગુજરાતીમાં લખ્યું છે અને એના પછી નીચે અંગ્રેજી માં લખ્યું છે.

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

I am the Atma – spacious awareness – full of compassion, love, nurture, warmth, happiness, joy, and peace. I dissolve the sharp edge of the painful experience, memory, hurt, or sorrow by allowing the weather of thoughts and emotions to … Read More

When a child wants to cross a street or an intersection, we tell them to stop, look, and then go. I learned an insightful reframe of the phrase from David Steindl-Rast in his TED Talk: Want to be happy? Be … Read More

SOMETIMES, when I run, I get in a zone where I feel so relaxed and peaceful. Endorphins kick in and probably are helping, too. I enjoy the stillness; it is soothing, energizing, and decompressing. It gets me in my flow; … Read More

I am grateful for so many positive things happening in my life. My physical intelligence is taking care of many complex tasks so that I can eat, walk, talk, write, smile, eat, see, and do many beautiful things. I am … Read More

Mind’s thinking is just nature. Just as I can’t stop or avoid nature, I can’t resist my thoughts. What can help me live with my thoughts skillfully: Being a witness saves me from getting entangled with my thinking. The paradigm … Read More