PinnedHow decluttering taught me about the power of lessA casual conversation with a fellow passenger changed my mind. A single sentence met me with the best of intentions. Keep it simple, no one likes complications. From removing excess at home to quitting processed foods. From conversing in simpler words to addressing the meaning behind my shopping patterns. …Minimalism4 min readMinimalism4 min read
Oct 14, 20223 things minimalism taught me as an immigrantMy professor in college spoke at length about identity. Once, he casually remarked on how we represented our countries as soon as we left it. This conversation headlined a series of sessions where we read poems on the nostalgic loss of the origin country, where questions of displacement and identity…Minimalism3 min readMinimalism3 min read
Mar 7, 2022How decluttering revived my energy levelsI was recently added to a Facebook group. People affectionately discussed decluttering and the mental journey that surrounded it. They felt lighter and reveled in the sense of achievement that came from it. …Wellness4 min readWellness4 min read
Feb 9, 2022What I taught 8-year-olds about HealingAs part of a reflective exercise, I came across the concept of the inner child. The belief, that a nurtured childhood could impede us from turning into complicated adults spoke deeply to me. Keeping this concept in mind, I decided to tread softly on the minds of young children. …Wellness4 min readWellness4 min read
Jan 16, 2022Why an Airbnb in California had my heart“Hospitality is not to change people, but to offer them space where change can take place” The year 2022 welcomed me with gratitude. New Airbnb owners of a breathtaking property in California wished to create a rooted experience for a family of four. I was invited to conduct an emotional…Airbnb3 min readAirbnb3 min read
Nov 17, 20213 things that Yoga taught me with timeYoga came knocking at my doorstep when I found myself in a new city. A detailed study through a certification made me unlearn everything I knew about this lifestyle. What started as a forced journey at the tender age of eleven, turned into a boon in my thirties. Maybe that…Yoga4 min readYoga4 min read
Oct 22, 20213 soul-soothing observations of minimalismMinimalism reached me when I knew nothing about it. The joy of receiving something and finding value in it came with time. The focus then shifted towards receiving things with gratitude. Positioning things at home helped achieve clarity on what I really wished to keep and vice versa. With time…Mindfulness3 min readMindfulness3 min read
Oct 4, 20214 Reasons why warmth is a lifestyleI have casually encountered the word warmth in innumerable conversations. Many of them have met me with a smile, a sigh, or a feel-good reaction. As humans, we want to live in spaces of comfort. We want to engage in conversations of acceptance. …Lifestyle3 min readLifestyle3 min read
Sep 30, 2021Design Highlight: The classic KilimOur homes welcome a part of us. We create them through feelings, memories, and a love for design. Some of us work with classic heirlooms, biophilia, and textures that resonate with us. Some seek narratives that reside in art through its vivid details, historical legacies waiting to unfold. …Home Decor4 min readHome Decor4 min read
Sep 4, 2021Why Marie Kondo is a metaphor for WellnessBetween the joy of labeling my boxes and unwrapping my bamboo hangers, the image of Marie Kondo emerges. Almost like an archetype of Wellness, she appears in our domestic routines with the ease of a rehearsed brushstroke. The idea of inviting bliss by resetting our home is a profound thought…Mindfulness4 min readMindfulness4 min read
