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August 10, 2020
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
3 minute read

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
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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
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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..

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February 29, 2020
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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..

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February 21, 2020
3 minute read

Try It: Replace “Have Tos” With “Get Tos” Today

It is 5.45am. My alarm sounds. I am cocooned under my soft duvet, protected from the chilly morning air.   My alarm sound grows louder. Even..

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February 14, 2020
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Valentine’s Days Gone But Not Easily Forgotten

I grab my wallet, keys and phone and toss them in my shopping tote.  I am only bringing 2 bags inside, to discourage me from..

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January 27, 2020
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What I Learned About Living From Kobe Bryant’s Death

Though it is 6.45am, the rising sun remains hidden behind the school buildings. The orange hues that peek out make a warm backdrop for the..

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December 20, 2019
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What Shibani’s Reading: Becoming Supernatural by Dr. Joe Dispenza

I have been dancing around the work of Dr. Joe Dispenza for years.  First in the film, What The Bleep Do We Know, and then in podcasts..

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October 15, 2019
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How I (Kind Of) Quit Coffee

I love coffee.Not just a little – but like A LOT. So much so that I think about it as I get ready for bed,..

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May 14, 2019
5 minute read

Try It: Finding Your Blue Sky

The clouds that wander through the sky have no roots, no home,Nor do the distinctive thoughts floating through the mind.Once the Self-mind is seen, Discrimination..

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