Author Archives: Deven

It was outside for my morning run around 6 AM. A road in Vallabh Vidyanagar is clad with trees on both sides, with Shastri Madan on one side and BVM Engineering College on the other. I caught several segments of … Read More

  I accept. 🙂 I accept fears and insecurities embedded in my mind, body, and intellect. I see them in the light of my spacious awareness and let them go. I accept and acknowledge the faith, trust, and positive belief … Read More

We spent most of the morning and a few hours in the afternoon exploring Singapore for a layover on our flight from Mumbai to Los Angeles. While I am always impressed by the country’s organization and meticulous planning, this time, … Read More

Humans have built-in neural circuits to sense the emotions of others. When I am under stress or overwhelmed by the fast pace of life, it can mask my ability to sense emotions (mine or others.) When I detach from the … Read More

We, humans, have built-in neural circuits that help us sense how others might be feeling. Fear and empathy are ingrained in us through evolution over millions of years. When I detach from the drama of emotions and thoughts, it can … Read More

We reached Salt Creek Beach around 1 p.m. or so. A long green patch on the mountainside leads up to the beach. Seeing the blue sky, green ground, and the Pacific Ocean in the distance was quite a treat.

The oceans and mountains remind me that Mother Nature is majestic. Three experiences recently inspired me to surrender to it, resting my logical mind, ego, and intellect. The first was at the Top of the World in Laguna Beach. From … Read More

Equanimity is composure, calmness, and a balanced outlook that helps me hold disturbances and all experiences in life with a peaceful heart. One aspect of it is acceptance – accept the reality of life as it is. Life is living … Read More

It felt refreshing the moment I saw the Pacific Ocean at Laguna Beach. I parked on the PCH and walked to the beach near the north corner. I probably walked on the elevated walkway for less than a minute – … Read More

We walked on the elevated walkway at Laguna Beach. It gave opportunities to see the beach contour from a variety of angles. We stopped at one spot and saw a white color wave approach the shoreline with a beautiful circular … Read More