One of the most beautiful symbols in Hindu philosophy is Ardhanarishvara: half Shiva and half Parvati. At first glance, it appears to be a divine form that combines man and woman into a single being. But its deeper meaning goes far beyond gender. For me, Ardhanarishvara teaches that every human being contains both masculine and…
I think I have finally found what my faith means to me. My story: I was born Hindu, but I was never someone who could follow things blindly. Whenever elders told me to follow a tradition or practice, I would ask, “Why?” I questioned everything and wanted to understand things for myself. As I grew…
Fast Enough to Slow Down Yesterday, I attended my first Tai Chi class, and I walked away with something more valuable than I expected. It is a reminder of how important it is to slow down and find balance in life. We live in a world that moves incredibly fast and society rewards fast. We…
Where Did This Concept Come From? Before we decide whether we believe in work-life balance, we should first understand where the concept came from. This is not an ancient or medieval idea. For most of human history, work and life were not neatly separated into two different worlds. Farming, craftsmanship, trade, raising children, community, and…