I am writing this post a bit stunned by the news of this K-drama celebrity, Song Yoo-Jung. It seems, she was found dead at 26 in her Seoul apartment. The cause of her death has not been disclosed, though there are many articles online about it possibly being suicide as has been the case with a spate of several incidences in the Korean entertainment industry in recent times.

Now, I am not very familiar with the k-entertainment industry. In fact, until this past November, I did not even know that k-drama existed on a global platform. But because of a particular individual (who is from that industry) with whom I feel a deep connection; I have been trying to get myself more acquainted with the Korean culture, dramas and music. 
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Today, for some strange reason, I felt something was energetically off and made a google search about Korean entertainers committing suicide (something so very strange and atypical for me to do!!) and came across the news of this lady’s death!! I wish peace and solace to her soul. I am sure her family and fans are finding it hard to grapple with this news- I pray and hope that they find the strength and courage to assimilate this experience.

It is always shocking when we hear of such news- what is it that drives one to such extreme measures? When it comes to celebrity lives, even though at an apparent level they come across as happy with everything going well for them, if we really perceive the energy beneath their veneer then many of them seem to feel a complete sense of void and fear. 

Before I could gauge people’s energies, I used to see celebrities and have a typical view of their ‘successful life’. But now, as I can sense their deeper feelings- beyond what they portray for the camera, many of those in public limelight- have such deep pain as part of their mental-makeup and un-expressed fear deeply ingrained within them, that instead of feeling appreciation or envy for the position they hold in society, many a times- I feel a sense of genuine caring and sadness (at the irony ) when I see them!!

Probably their success which makes them the object of envy, also happens to be the reason, they are not able to easily trust anyone- after all, how could they be sure that people are not approaching them for their own covert reasons!! What a challenging space to be in… where we reach a level of success in life where the very stature that we worked so hard to accomplish… seems to captivate us. 

This reminds me of an art card, I had made several months ago- where I had shown a beautiful natural scenery in the background with a nice house in the mountains and a sharp barbed wire fence in the foreground with the caption saying- what protects us also has the potential to imprison us!!

It is important to be aware of people’s intensions when they approach us. It is also important to ensure that we protect our own interests… but at what point do we stop ourselves from becoming so concerned about ‘others’ that they start to dictate our behaviors! We need to ask ourself- why do we live our life from ‘outside in’ where what is going on around us tends to determine what is happening within us- instead of from ‘inside out’- where we take charge of our inner wellbeing and then act from that inner sense of centered calmness.

Taking one’s life is a very drastic measure, it is not just a crime (in most countries) in the legal sense, but also a crime against humanity. What kind of space have we created as a society and as individuals- where people feel so hesitant to reach out to another that they feel it is less painful to take such a cruel, drastic step!!

Every other day, we read these wall-posts on social media, stating that if you ever need to speak to someone, then feel free to reach out. But do we as individuals really pay attention to those who are around us? The most “expensive” thing that we can ever give anyone is attention, as it is time- the one aspect of life which can neither be bought nor created!! We all have a certain measure of it available to us. Surely, we can increase our availability of time with efficient use of our resources and well managed activities, but we cannot create or trade it- no matter the extent of our wealth.

My main reason to write this post is to re-bring this point to everyone’s notice. With many people couped up in their homes for very long periods of time, with media constantly bombarding us with shocking world news, with the world economy on the brink of a challenging twist… it is very much possible that many people who have typically managed to curb their fearful instincts, are now feeling a sense of apathy and hopelessness.

If you are someone who is feeling low or know of someone who may be experiencing such a situation then please, try your best to ensure that they get appropriate guidance and help. Issues like depression or mental trauma are completely ignored in many cultures across the world. Unfortunately, there is a stigma attached with it- which deters people from reaching out. But mental health and any related issues can not only have serious repercussions, but they can many a times be life-threatening. So, it is important that we stop judging and stigmatizing people’s challenges- be they physical, emotional, or mental- any such ailment should be addressed with the same level of care and support.

If someone reaches out to you- a friend, a family member, a coworker or even a complete stranger- make it a point to really look at them with genuine caring attention and smile with your heart in it. Let your smile reach your eyes! Many a times, all it takes is a genuine, heartfelt smile to deter someone and bring them back from their mental world of dreadful thoughts!!

There are so many instances where people have later confided that during their trying times, it was that one stranger on the street who looked at them with such genuine caring that they felt a renewed sense of hope and possibility.

As those who are on this journey of living a conscious and aware life, let us re-new our commitment to each other and to humanity- let us pledge to bring joy, caring and hope to not just those who reach out to us but to all in general. Let us ensure that genuine love and caring reflects in all that we say and do in our daily activities and all our interactions. May the Divine bless us to fulfill our pledge. Amen…

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Today it is start of a new year… 2020 has been a tough year from many standpoints. It is one of those years that will be remembered in history as the year when the world came to a standstill. No one could have imagined that with our increasing global connectivity that we would actually think about our own “borders” again- be they borders between homes, communities or  countries!

We are now looking at 2021 to bring us some semblance of sanity and normalcy!! Now- where the world economy, politics or even access is concerned- it will be as it needs to be or should we say as correctly determined by the governmental (and medical) powers. BUT what can we as individuals do to regain our own sense of wellbeing? To step out of the apathy (almost depressive feelings) where we are asking ourselves- can we ever plan for anything anymore? Or- what does this life really mean- if it can all be changed or be even taken away in just an instance!!

Personally- I find that looking at 2020 as a year of “personal death” is a great way for me to approach 2021 as the year of regeneration. 

Many people fear death- they think of it as “game over”- and yes, to a certain extent there is some truth in that statement. That is the case, if we limit ourselves to merely our physical level of existence. Our physical existence- our body is just one dimension of our existence- it is just the tip of the iceberg. Similar to an iceberg- where the real bulk is not typically seen- it is the same with us. Our larger self- the real us, our spiritual being is not typically experienced and because of this we do not realize that death is not a full-stop but just a pause in our soul-journey.

This is an intricate subject that requires much understanding. Many people think that reincarnation is just some eastern belief and that there is no truth to it. But there are many instances of where people have been known to bring in memories and abilities from their previous lives. In fact, as someone who does Spiritual Regression, knowing about past life is not just a ‘belief’ but an actual reality for me.
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Think of child prodigy like Mozart- at the age of four, he could not only play the piano very beautifully, but create heavenly symphonies which even experienced maestros of that time could not accomplish. This is a perfect example of carrying forward the work that we do during a certain time, into subsequent lifetimes. 

As this is an important concept and I will address it more in future articles- but for now, I want to highlight the importance of carrying forward our experiences and not fearing death- but thinking of it as an opportunity to regenerate- like the mystical bird- Phoenix. From our own ashes- we rise again.

So, when we think of 2020, as the year of our ‘symbolic death’- it gives us an opportunity to regenerate ourselves, as to how we would like to be, work towards our dreams, goals, and life-purpose with a renewed sense of joy and enthusiasm. We stop fearing life and life-events when we know that we are doing our best within the situational-paradigm… and that is the best that can be done. Then we live in peace, knowing that we will start to benefit from our actions, i.e. receive its fruits in due course of time- exactly when will that happen- well, the timing would depend on many factors- BUT one thing is for sure- Nothing that is done in this Universe ever goes un-noticed!! We are the witness of all that happens and as such we continue to bring forth and experience the feedback (karma), memories (samskars), contracts, promises and so on. The fruits of which- good or bad, could be delayed but can never be denied.

I wish everyone a very happy 2021 ahead…

The first month of this year is going to be very peculiar in the sense that- life will seem even more chaotic than in 2020- but we need to remember that times of regeneration also can come across as times of chaos and confusion.
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Even though the world at large may struggle to find its foothold, you as an individual can work on your own re-creation and remember that, though we all are affected by what happens around us- we are most affected and controlled by what happens within us- and this is a ‘choice’ we all have the ability to make. No matter what is happening around you, which you may or may not be able to control, you can always control what is happening within you and ensure that it is as per your liking. 

Energetically speaking this month of January holds special meaning because anything that we do, anything that we initiate will have strong karmic results. The effect of our actions will be more much more intense than usual, and one can expect the rewards (or repercussions) to not only be quick but also extensive. Because of this- it is a great time to begin ventures that you have long wished to initiate!! If you would like to learn more why January 2021 holds this special significance, then you can read my article on it under the Vedic Wisdom blog.

So, get started with 2021 with a renewed sense of hope, purpose, and a joy-filled heart… Wishing  all of us, the very best.

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Everything in existence is ultimately energy and information. We also know that matter and energy are interconvertible, i.e., matter can be converted to energy and vice versa. When we truly understand these concepts, then you will also realize the importance of why ancient cultures used figurines when they prayed- these figurines worked like Quantum-banks storing energy. More on that in another post. 
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Today, let us look at how we can utilize an object to hold information for us- so when we need to have some kind of warning or guidance, then such an object can provide it to us. Sounds fantastic… magical? It is quite simple and normal- once you learn how to work with energies.

You will realize that as you get more advanced in working with energies- then you do not need to limit yourself to specific objects- but you can obtain guidance thru myriad of ways.
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So, to explain how we can utilize the power of any objects to provide us warning/guidance- let me narrate this personal incident.

Back then, I lived in Chicago and was far from home. International calls were quite an expensive treat in general and particularly for me as a student. Given the fact that many times, I would be too engrossed within my own life as I tried to figure out the path, I always felt concerned that I would not know for a long time if something was to happen to my mom- who I love dearly!!

So, this is how I decided to power an object to help me to know/perceive any subtle energy changes around my mother.

​She had gifted me a small locket and considering I felt her love and blessings within it, I took the locket in my hands and promised the Divine/ Universe/ Higher Self (however one chooses to name it) - that I would always wear that locket and no matter what- would never take it off- AND if something was to happen to my mom- i.e. if she was in any mortal danger then this locket would fall off my body (i.e. not touch my body any longer).

Years went by and I ensured that I always wore that locket. Even when I had to go thru immigration x-rays and other procedures- the medical staff needed to tape it to my face, as I refused to remove it for any reason what-so-ever and during all that time I always ensured that the locket always touched my body.

Though at an apparent level, taking things to such an extreme may seem silly- but this is precisely where one’s conviction provides the energy that sustains how such situations pan out.

Then finally, one day- I noticed that for no apparent reason, the chain broke, and that locket fell. It happened so suddenly that I could barely react and even though I tried to catch it- I could not grab it in time and it fell… on my foot (still was touching my body). I picked it up and quickly tried to decipher what it meant…

I could distinctly feel the Universe saying that my mom’s time on earth was coming up. Even though we may be able to prolong her life a little thru our love and efforts, but it was time for her to pass on.
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Within days- my mom was diagnosed with a grave stage 4 medical condition!! We did several things to help her- medically as well as from an energy perspective to ensure that she would have an awesome quality of life in her last days. Even though the doctors gave her barely three months to live, she stayed on for another whole year!

​She spent that last year- not in any hospital, but by living up her life. She got a chance to travel to places that mattered to her and meet people she cherished and then finally after a year, she passed on to the other side...

So, after my mom passed on, I thought to remove that locket. But I could feel her “living presence” in the auric (energy) form and so thought to let it be. Then finally after we completed all the required rituals, I took that ritual bath and just as I stepped out of the shower, I felt something falling- and noticed that the locket had fallen off- and this time it had fallen on the floor away from my body. 

A locket which had stayed put for years on end, had got battered up and weathered, had many chains replaced and all the time, the one Sankalpa I had done was to ensure it stays touched to my body, which it did for all those years and then finally it fell off, on its own, once my mother had completed her stay on this earthly plane and had commenced her onward journey.
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Though this may sound amazing or even magical, if you work with energy principles, then you will realize that it is quite ‘normal’. Also, it does not need to be an object that one wears. In fact, given how difficult it was for me to maintain that Sankalpa, not to mention the challenges with delicate jewelry; if I had to ever repeat this- I probably would not choose anything wearable!!

Why such Sankalpa matters is that most of us do not like sudden changes and disruptive events. If done right and if the rest of your energy-way-of-being is in-synch, then you will find that such guidance/warning can come in handy.

What such Sankalpas help with is to give you a warning- a little bit of extra preparatory time to better deal with a challenging situation. It gives you a heads-up as well as some shock-absorption time to better understand and assimilate an otherwise devasting situation!

Also, this is a good way to get started if you want to work with energies and to learn to utilize them in simple, small ways.

As mentioned earlier, you will realize that as you get more advanced in working with energies, then you do not need to limit yourself to specific objects. You can obtain guidance thru myriad of ways. Anything and everything in your surroundings can help you, can guide you. After all, we are in a collective and connected energy-field, which we commonly call as the collective consciousness.

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