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Know Thyself, Heal Thyself

The Healing Powers of Pausing

Making room for rest and reflection in a busy, noisy world

Jul 25, 2024

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Jul 25, 2024

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Modern Women

The Importance of Feeling Seen

Reflections on representation and embracing my South Asian identity

May 20, 2024

A 5-year-old Indian girl wears a white dress, tiara, and sash as she stands onstage. Surrounding her are other Indian girls, dancing in salwaar kameez outfits of differing colors.

May 20, 2024

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Noticing Life’s Little Glimmers

Moments that feel like a warm hug from a long-lost friend

Jan 23, 2024

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Jan 23, 2024

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ILLUMINATION

The 4 Biggest Life Lessons My Indian Grandmother Taught Me

Thank you, Ba, for your priceless wisdom

Dec 21, 2023

A woman in a floral sari, left, wears a nose ring and a bindi on her forehead. A man in a suit, right, looks straight into the camera.

Dec 21, 2023

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10 Things About Me

Just an Indian-American millennial trying to make sense of this messy yet magical existence

Jan 8, 2023

10 Things About Me

Jan 8, 2023

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If Money Didn’t Matter, Who Would You Be?

Reconnecting with forbidden joys and buried dreams

Sep 4, 2024

If Money Didn’t Matter, Who Would You Be?

Sep 4, 2024

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Are Fear and Shame Holding You Back?

If so, you’re definitely not alone

Aug 21, 2024

Are Fear and Shame Holding You Back?

Aug 21, 2024

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Where Do You Find Creative Inspiration?

Ideas are everywhere, as long as we’re willing to look and listen

Aug 7, 2024

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Aug 7, 2024

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Picture This

What Makes Life Meaningful?

Prioritizing the passions and people that bring us joy

Jul 26, 2024

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Jul 26, 2024

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Books Are Our Superpower

The Artist’s Way: A Catalyst for Creative Inspiration

If you’ve been looking for a sign to revive buried dreams, this is it

May 2, 2024

A copy of Julia Cameron’s book, The Artist’s Way, which has a light yellow cover with black and red text. The book is held up in front of a bush that has pink flowers blossoming from it.

May 2, 2024

Brina Patel

Brina Patel

Californian passionate about travel, creativity, & mental health | Bylines: Insider, Well+Good, Popsugar, etc. 💌

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