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December 18, 2020

How I Say ‘Thank You’ With The Japanese Tradition of “Nengajo”

The year-end is a reflective period for many of us. We think back on our accomplishments and losses for the year, fueling new hopes –..

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January 16, 2021

What Shibani’s Reading: Letting Go, by David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D.

Disclaimer: this book may change your life. Letting Go provides a method for understanding core emotions we all experience – like guilt and anger –..

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November 14, 2020

Try It: Take A Moment For Box Breathing

If you clicked on this article, you need this – a moment to yourself. Some days, I feel my household is on the verge of..

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October 17, 2020

3 Prayers for Health and Healing of a Loved One

“Please pray for me.” Have you ever been asked to pray for someone? I recently received news that a close friend suddenly fell ill and..

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September 5, 2020

Why Now Is Time For Women To Go On A “Money Date”

When was the last time you had a conversation with your partner about money? For many of us, it has been awhile. It is something..

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August 17, 2020

Learning To Embrace, Not Avoid, Conflict

“I don’t want to swim today, Mom,” says my middle child, sprawled upon my bed. It is an hour before his lesson. He already dressed..

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August 10, 2020

What Shibani’s Reading: Wild Things, by Stephen James and David Thomas

When I found out I was having a boy as a second child, I kind of freaked out. “What in the world will I do..

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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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July 18, 2020

The Cultural Grey Zone of My Indian-Americanness

If you were to ask my Mumbai cousins how they would describe me, they would say, “She’s American.” If you ask my cousins in LA,..

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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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May 14, 2020

What Shibani’s Reading: The Artist’s Way

This book has been recommended to me by a handful of people over the years. I am finally heeding the call to read The Artist’s..

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April 29, 2020

Lessons in the ‘Groundhog’ Days of Quarantine

I feel much like Bill Murray’s character in the movie “Groundhog Day.” For six weeks, my alarm has been set for the same time each..

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March 20, 2020

10 Tips From My Sheltering In Place To Share Ahead of Yours

Want to know what part of your life will change during a shelter in place directive? Here’s my experience from a few days of sheltering..

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March 7, 2020

Affirmations and Tips To Help Ease Coronavirus Anxiety

You handwash. Your fridge is stocked. You have sanitizer in your car. You are prepared for the battle against coronavirus. But your mind is still..

Books and More

February 29, 2020

What Shibani’s Reading: EMF*D by Dr. Mercola

Friends, I am officially spooked. The more I read about EMF (electromagnetic field) exposures, the so-called low-level radiation emitted by our cell phones and Alexa-devices, deemed to..