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Unity of Shiva and Shakti During a heartfelt conversation this morning with one of my students — a compassionate doctor — we talked about diversity and equality in her field. She had recently given a speech at a conference about how, while patients and customers are often seen as the top priority, it is equally important for doctors to care for themselves. Her words resonated deeply with me: everyone is equally important — regardless of gender or role. It reminded me of a cen

This morning, I was talking to one of my regular English students, who is a physician and a researcher on alternative therapy, about energy frequencies and how crystals can be a form of alternative healing. The conversation brought back a vivid memory — the days when I used to wear a pendant made of blue lace agate, carved in the shape of the Dharma Chakra , the Wheel of Dharma symbolizing the Eightfold Path. It was a special gift from my spiritual teacher, given as a reminde

This morning, as I sat down and started writing in my journal, I noticed my handwriting was slightly different than yesterday's, how the letters were smaller and condensed. So then, I intentionally tried writing in a larger size to observe how that would change the way I feel. Our actions are reflections of our emotions, and the emotions are bridges that connect us directly to our souls. Having that in mind, I started bringing my conscious awareness towards mindfulness. I was