Brave

Grounded on a swinging platform is a thing I never expected to do in my life! But I did. When I was growing up in Trinidad, I was afraid of heights, but I did not know that I was petrified of heights. I could not even climb 3 rungs of a regular ladder. After I…

I would like to take a moment to brag on someone that is doing the real work….Kavita Mehra, Executive Director, Sakhi for South Asian Women — New York, NY. This award honors fifty individuals across the country who have been on the front-lines supporting their neighbors and communities, demonstrating remarkable service, courage and generosity while…

“No.” That, my friends, is a complete sentence. What do you do when people you know, like, and even love refuse to take “no” for an answer? Here are some options: You can wish them well repeatedly, and still say no, but that might not work. You can ignore them, but you may feel terrible.…

Leading up to Valentine’s Day… https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2014/02/63103/emotional-abuse Hey friends, The article above shows that “too much too soon” is a red flag! If you are uneasy about how much the new person in your life wants from you, it’s a problem. You had a life before they came along and you can make room for them,…

REST up this week. Our word for Jan is REST. You do not have to start every year at a furious pace. What if you said “no” to anything new this week? Chances are you are still recovering from last year. Maybe even the last two years, so rest. Always on your side, Indrani

Children are groomed to accept violence long before they meet their abusive dating partner. This is not a message that parents want to hear. This is not a message that caregivers want to accept. This message is ugly and truthful, and the messenger is often tainted as being ignorant or emotional or too sensitive, the…

Holiday greetings! We are taking a short break and will be back on-line 1/4/2022. Wishing you a safe and happy New Year! Always on your side, Indrani

Wishing you and yours the best during the holiday season and a safe New Year. Remember self-care during this time and to NOT do it all. Always on your side, Indrani

Dear friend, This season brings out all the “should and should not” people from the woodwork. People seem to want to line up to tell others what to do and how to do it. When advice givers tell you how to be or act, try a different approach. Ask them to tell you what they are…

Last week I attended TED Women and am energized to do my work because of the passion of women I met. These photos are snippets of engagement and I cherish them. Sherri Mitchel wrote “Sacred Instruction” and I am ready to learn about the teachings of mothers everywhere. She referenced matrifocal and matricultural lessons and…