Articles – Page 3 – Boldly-Forward

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..

Wellness

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..

Wellness

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..

Wellness

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..

Wellness

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..

Self
Try It

February 21, 2020

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..

February 14, 2020

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..

Essay
Self

January 27, 2020

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..

December 20, 2019

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..

Wellness

October 15, 2019

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,..

Self
Try It

May 14, 2019

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..