Author Archives: Deven

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

Dear Pappa, August 30th marks 18 years since we lost your physical presence. We are all one in the inner net of the Atma. All the peace, ripples of healing & nurture, and gratitude as you continue your upward journey. … Read More

There is bubbling energy inside of me. There is a lightness that, in my imagination, can make me float in the sky. There is boundless joy, happiness, and healing energy that always finds ways to emerge. It brings a smile … Read More

Video conferencing helps us connect and communicate. In this blog post, I am sharing my thoughts and experience. We, humans, are wired to communicate and relate emotionally. The emotional brain – the limbic system, or amygdala – evolved millions of … Read More

I got a chance to watch a three-part video series from Eckhart Tolle– the title for the video series was Conscious Manifestation. I captured an insight, an approach to stretch my comfort zone. It could be about breaking through a … Read More

I heard the following prayer today. It is as if my body is telling this to me using sensations, pains, aches, vibrations, and other symptoms. 🙂   The Prayer From My Body:   Listen to me. I am your friend. … Read More

I had it on my list of resolutions for this year to meditate. Growing up in India, the seeds are there all along, of course. However, they had first been nurtured when I read Dr. Andrew Weil’s Spontaneous Healing almost … Read More

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

Biren forwarded to me an email about the Building Bridges workshop from Atmarpit Smrutiji, a disciple of Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshbhai Jhaveri. I was intrigued by the introduction: “Relationships form an integral part of your life. In this workshop, you will gain … Read More

Yesterday’s workshop was fun. I enjoyed it thoroughly. Here are my nuggets from it. Stories are powerful. They give you something to feel and experience. Stories don’t have to stretch too long, either. The key is to tie in the … Read More