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March 30, 2021

The Story Behind My Elle Story

How the long road can the be the destined road. I hope you have read my Elle piece,“The Other Side Of Indian Matchmaking: The Indian Divorce,” ..
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  • Wellness
July 25, 2020

Meditating Through The Family Chaos

It is 5.30am.   I peel my elbow, knees and toes away from the three tiny bodies slumbering in my bed.  Even though it is..
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  • Wellness
June 6, 2020

A South Asian Mother’s First Real Conversation About Race

It is an hour past his bedtime when I hear a gentle knock at the bedroom door.  “Mama, I’m scared. Can I come in?” my middle..
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  • Family
December 9, 2025

A More Aligned Holiday

This time of year, the stakes feel high for many of us.  There are year-end projects to complete, social calendars that swell and to-do lists..
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  • Essay
November 18, 2025

The Real Reason You Haven’t Started Yet (Hint: Its You)

Think for a minute: about the last time you wanted to do something new. Explore a business idea, ask for that promotion, take that solo..
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  • Wellness
October 19, 2025

What Are You Waiting for?

As a milestone birthday nears closer, I reflect more on life, my goals and the next chapters of what’s ahead.  Also, of what’s transpired. Overwhelmingly,..
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  • Essay
September 14, 2025

From Doomscrolling to Inner Calm

Charlie Kirk. Negative jobs reports. Geopolitical escalation. The boiling point of news last week has left many of us overwhelmed, including me. A few sleepless..
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  • Essay
August 9, 2025

Finding Joy in Being a Beginner Again

One of the unexpected gifts of midlife is a feeling of being more comfortable with life as it unfolds. The career is established, the family..
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July 6, 2025

What Shibani’s Reading: The Mountain is You

The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest was recommended to me through a coaching client.  Coaching has been an unexpected and rich source of book..
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  • Family
June 17, 2025

Reclaiming summer by putting away my phone

Shibani explores one way to make space for more time and connection this summer – by reducing time spent on her devices. Do you track..
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  • Essay
May 17, 2025

Curiosity, Grit and Midwestern Spirit

If you know me, of even if you don’t, one of the most interesting ‘facts’ about me is where I grew up.   When I..
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  • Wellness
April 19, 2025

Using your ‘work voice’ at home as a spiritual practice

How the practice of authentic, mindful communication can be a tool for more effectiveness at work and an act of spirituality at home.  Do you..
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  • Self
March 23, 2025

Enjoying the journey while striving for more

Remember when I declared in an earlier post that I’m dream, acting, living bigger in 2025?  Good news is that I’m keeping myself aligned with..
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  • Wellness
February 15, 2025

Why Complaining Hurts You—How to Speak and Think with More Positive Intention

Rush hour traffic, an unexpected work trip or a sprained ankle – how often do we catastrophize or give our attention to minor setbacks, turning..
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January 4, 2025

2025, the year of going bigger

The beginning of the new year brings the possibility of more. This year, I am adding one additional element to my 2025 intention setting: a..
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  • Self
December 14, 2024

Buying with more intentionality

Ever hit the ‘buy button’ too many times despite best intentions? Black Friday deals, BOGO offers and the holiday season can lure us to purchase...
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  • Wellness
November 15, 2024

Giving without getting

As we enter the holiday season, ‘giving thanks’ is a common phrase.  During this time, I actively seek opportunities to live this theme in different..
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October 20, 2024

Forest bathing, tree hugging and unlocking creativity in midlife

“Have you ever forest bathed?” It was an odd question from a clairvoyant, I felt. My brows furrowed as I both tried to understand the..
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