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UNPOPULAR OPINION #28461 As I slowly resurrect th

UNPOPULAR OPINION #28461 As I slowly resurrect this page back to life after a long hiatus... Sharing an unpopular, rather quite controversial opinion, NOBODY WOULD REALLY KNOW (NWRK) what this 1 year has been like (just as I thought there's respite soon seems like we aren't done yet!) Life isn't a competition of who has it best or worst, it isn't a comparison between whose challenges are bearable & whose aren't. If anything, that’s quite the opposite of what truly LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE IS! When I say NOBODY WOULD REALLY KNOW, it isn't Q'n anyone else's life experiences/challenges or whether or not they are capable of understanding/empathizing with my life, but, it is, simply stating, that nobody can/could/will/would really know what EXACTLY I've been through/feeling, the NON-STOP ROLLER COASTER these 12+ months have been. Much like how I'd never truly know exactly what someone else has been through in their life. The best way to empathize, the biggest support you can offer someone is to openly LISTEN & HOLD SPACE for them, without getting wrapped up in your perceptions, your own stories, your judgment. That person is probably about to share something for the first time, & your ‘me too', 'I know exactly what you mean' as they even just get started, doesn’t make them feel seen/heard but is rather discouraging/disempowering. I get it, we are all human & want to be relatable/relevant, but there's a time for 'me too'. Even if two people are in the exact same situation their feelings/insights/takeaways can be vastly different based on their thoughts, beliefs, values, conditioning, life experiences, desires, fears, support system, etc. So NO, even my hubby, who has been side by side navigating this past year with me, will never know exactly what I've gone through & vice versa. OTN, I have a long list of why NWRK to share, but first will sit in it/process what I've written before I share it with the world, much like what I've been doing this past year. Dare I say, another unpopular opinion/way to live in the era of ‘instant’ everything when many post as they live through it (or worse yet even before they fully live it). Contd in comments, IMPORTANT👇🏽

⚡️LIFE UPDATE⚡️ 4+ months in the making,

⚡️LIFE UPDATE⚡️ 4+ months in the making, 100s of decisions (big & small), bazillion coordinations (appointments, phone calls, texts, emails), working around our schedules & work, just the two of us managing a toddler & a baby without help, hubby & I barely getting enough sleep (all while still fighting my own battles & trying to get my health back on track), delays upon delays, 10000s of $$$ spent, things not going as planned, pivoting, only finding out the first next step at a time and not much else beyond that, making the most of the time in between to travel/adventure, and endless waiting later... BTW did anyone guess based on all the IG stories I’ve been sharing? 🥳 OUR FAMILY MOVE… Manifested it all, and then some, way beyond what the ‘logical minds’ can comprehend 🧿 Oh, the timing of it all, the DIVINE TIMING!!! 🙏🏽 What’s most important during all of this was – 🔥 Learning sooooo much, including things about ourselves & our mindsets (some of which no longer serve us) and upleveling along the way (mindset inner work is no joke, forever a work in progress), enjoying the process no matter how time-consuming, stressful (at times), tiring, pointless even, and taxing it had all been... 🔥 And above all, surrendering & trusting that IT IS ALL FOR THE BEST, even when things didn’t happen the way we wanted them to, and truly believing that this is all because something way more magical is in store for us to help fulfill our future dreams (while living our best life right now aka current dreams)!!! Now the Q is where to?
📍Within PNW?
📍Back to New York/Jersey?
📍Somewhere else? 🙌🏽 If you have clarity about what you want/why you want it, if you wholeheartedly believe you are worth it, and if you take inspired action, there is nothing that you cannot MANIFEST, as long as your vibration/energy matches your desires...

💣 If you (already) knew it, you would DO it and $💣 If you (already) knew it, you would DO it and more importantly BE it! So NO, you don't (really) know it and hence you don't (already) live it!!! Let.that.sink.in 🔥 There is NO dearth of information in this age of information overload, everything is available at the tip of our fingers. Yet, we have never been more disconnected in how we do life!! WHY❓ While we might have access to all.the.information, few understand it on an intellectual level (knowledge). Even fewer gain insights from that knowledge. So unless we ask ourselves 👇🏽 ✅ Why do I need to understand that information? ✅ What use is that knowledge to me? ✅ How does all that apply to my life - past, present, and/or future? Until then, insights don't come - those magical aha-moments and breakthroughs, the ones where you connect the dots & suddenly EVERYTHING makes sense... And finally comes the doing and the being and the becoming - the ultimate embodying! Sadly, only a fraction of those with the information/knowledge ends up embodying it. My question is - if we don't embody it then what good is the information, the knowledge, or the insight⁉️ Those are all just for the EGO. ❌ Information & knowledge doesn’t mean s*** without embodiment! ❌ Reading dozens of books, consuming all the inspirational content on IG, listening to every A+ podcast doesn't mean squat without embodiment!! OTN, there is NO groundbreaking information you get from my coaching sessions but what you get from coaching with me isn't just information but it is THE ULTIMATE TRANSFORMATION - on a mind, body, and soul level 🔥 Where the EGO & the Highest Self become ONE And that, is quite a process, and requires a ton of conscious effort, patience, time, energy & money. 🚀 So yea, I not only bring you relevant information but I help you gain knowledge & an understanding of how it all relates to YOUR LIFE & then empower you to embody it in such a way that you begin to manifest aka create the life beyond your wildest dreams, in every.single.aspect! If you want to chat about any of it, whether you want to be my client or not, shoot me a DM 💌 ✅ TRANSFORMATION vs. information ❌ . . . . . . .$

Today is another 'celebration' in the name of wome

Today is another 'celebration' in the name of women (when women don’t even have the rights to some of the basic needs. Sadly, that isn't just in the external world, it’s also within the walls of the homes). This isn’t to take away from all the battles women have fought & how far we've come. But at the same time, let’s not lose sight of how far there is still to go… So before posting #HappyInternationalWomensDay for the sake of it, let’s pause & reflect on what this day actually means to us & what role we each play in it!? Let's vow to #dothework to realize our full potential, own our worth, & become the role models that our daughters (sons) need/deserve so they don’t have to scramble around later on in life looking for someone else to lead the way. A role model who won’t let others dictate the terms of her life, take shit, be a pushover or people pleaser A role model who's confident in her own skin A role model who'll speak up about/act per her needs/wants without worrying what others will think/say A role model who won’t give up who she is so she is accepted & can fit in A role model who isn’t afraid to demand a seat at the table (@ work/home) A role model who won’t just suck it up/chicken out cuz the other option is too damn hard A role model who isn't intimidated to challenge the status quo A role model who isn’t scared of reality & is willing to face her inner/external demons A role model who knows damn well that she deserves only the best A role model who's daring enough to speak up & walk away from anything that doesn't serve her A role model who's bold enough to explore her own unwavering strength/power A role model who's brave enough to fight for what she truly deserves A role model who's courageous enough to go all-in on her own growth & puts herself first A role model who's fearless enough to become the leader that she is meant to be, one who won't dim her lights cuz others can't handle her brightness If each of us doesn’t do our best to better ourselves (every step of the way) & do our part to create a #genderequal world (inside/outside the house) then what are we celebrating today for!? DM if you need help with the above 🤲🏽

You GUYS!!! 🎉 #ad I am thrilled to announce tha

You GUYS!!! 🎉 #ad I am thrilled to announce that I partnered with @buybuybaby on the launch of their new Parently platform - a new online resource full of helpful videos & articles designed to support parents every step of the way of their journey. Visit link in bio to watch 👆🏽 #buybuyBABYInfluencer 👼🏼 On that note, one of my favorite parenting topics to share is newborn massages (something not often talked about). 🍃 Popularly known as Shishu Abhyanga in our ancient Ayurvedic tradition, newborn massages are an integral part of the holistic lifestyle in our household. Regular baby massages have innumerable benefits (stay tuned for the video). 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 And regular baby massage followed by bathtime is a favorite time of the day in our house (especially during the weekend) - it's such a special bonding time for the whole family. Involving the older kids in such rituals is also quite important, especially when transitioning from a family of 1 kid to 2 kids (or multiple kids) - swipe right 👉🏽
“NOOO, YOU hold onto MY hand”
🤷🏽‍♀️ Who else can relate!? Who d boss here!? Both my babies LOVE massages & bathtime, below are my tips on how we’ve made sure of that👇🏽 🍼Feed baby at least 30-45 mins before giving a massage
🔥If you live in a cold place, turn on the fireplace to get the room warm & toasty
🎶 Play some music/kids songs in the background
🧴Have your baby soak up all the oily goodness while in the play gym
🐠Put up stickers in the bath area
🧸Don't forget bath toys
🧣Also, a soft hooded bath towel and a plush bathrobe
👍🏽MOST IMPORTANT: Always take safety precautions & consult a professional when in doubt 💯 And some of our favorite bathtime products are - @angelcare bathtub, @fridababy rinser cup, @infantinobaby bath toys, @honest & @babyganics products, and @mustelausa no rinse cleansing water (though not a bath product it hugely helps with baby acne). The above hacks sure make massages & bathtime fun instead of fussy 🛁 🙋🏽‍♀️ Hope that helps & let me know if you have any tips of your own.
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My wedding day(s) was a total disaster, probably t

My wedding day(s) was a total disaster, probably the worst day of my life, filled with tears, tears, more tears 😢 BUT thank heavens that my marriage has been the exact opposite (all deets on stories) 🙏🏽 I say worst because of how much we women fantasize about D day since we are little girls, but when we have a rude awakening from that dream, it leaves us feeling devastated. 🤯 Indian wedding (at least that was my experience) involves a ton of drama & revolves around a shitload of ego. The number of opinions, the powerplay, the what-will-people-say, etc are all an absolute nightmare, to say the least. In the grand scheme of things, none of the above really matters (including how grand the wedding was & how much money was spent on it). What truly matters is not what happened on D day but what happens beyond the D day. Though I've done a lot of inner work to let go & make peace with my D day, I can NEVER think of my wedding without all the terrible things that happened flashing right before my eyes. You know, it's kind of a blatant scar, it might fade over time but will always be there. And not gonna lie, by the end of our wedding, I was 💩scared & frantically worried about the future of my marriage (the worst feeling ever for a new bride) but time away with my (new) hubby at the end of that day & us talking things through made everything else insignificant. ♥️ At that moment, I was reminded why exactly I had fallen so hard for this guy, and to this day, I continue to fall for him more & more, with each passing year, and with every hurdle crossed together. Celebrating 11 years with the Yin to my Yang 🥳 🥰 LOVE US, LOVE the LITTLE HUMANS we've made, LOVE our GROWTH & EVOLUTION (as individuals & as partners), LOVE this WONDERFUL LIFE (one that is filled with all sorts of adventures) we've consciously created together as equals, and the best part, it still feels like we are just getting started. P.S. We had met for the first time exactly a year ago on the same date as our wedding, so 12 it is! 🤲🏽 One event, one circumstance, one day, does not define an entire lifetime, you have the ability to define it how you see fit & create the life of your dreams!

Celebrate LOVE every.single.day ♥️ Be truly, m

Celebrate LOVE every.single.day ♥️ Be truly, madly, deeply in love with YO’SELF, including your ‘flaws’ & all (they are the gateway to your growth, physically, mentally & spiritually). When I ask my coaching clients who THEY love the most they give me a long list but guess who’s NOT on that list? 💔 THEY AREN’T Self-love is👇🏽
✨Putting you/your priorities on top of the list
✨Saying yes to you & the opportunities that come your way
✨Asking for help
✨Saying NO to everything that doesn’t align (others expectations, relationships, etc)
✨Walking the talk
✨Showing up for yourself/your growth (every which way)
✨Knowing/setting clear boundaries (with self & others). No people-pleasing
✨Owning your worth
✨Following through on your commitments to self & giving ‘your BEST’ sans excuses
✨Minding your own business Now my dear, go put yourself on that list & NEVA take yourself off of it, not for your partner/kids/friends, for none 📣 🤲🏽Because darling, you deserve the best of you not what’s left of you! When we (learn to) love & respect ourselves the energy we show up with is 🔥 & absolutely NO ONE can mess with that goddess energy. 💯Plz reach out to me if you need help in that dept. It’s what I do, my passion & my purpose! 💃🏽
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BLANK SLATE & BAGGAGE ⚡️But 1st, an impromptu

BLANK SLATE & BAGGAGE ⚡️But 1st, an impromptu 📷 with my angel as the sun shone brightly on the last day of our sacred window, 01/21 Per Ayurveda, the 42 days from delivery is a SACRED WINDOW, a duration that affects the mama's health positively or negatively for the next 42 years of her life based on her postpartum care/rituals. Honoring the sacred window, we both didn't leave the sacred space of our home or meet anyone, sacred confinement (except for doctor's appointments, of which we've had many in 8 weeks). We went on our first walk on the 42nd day to mark new beginnings, scroll 👉🏽 Yesterday my Dr. finally cleared me to begin workouts, at (almost) 8 weeks pp. Given how weak I've felt since delivery (have NEVER felt this way, EVER! The medications really did a number on me), now to rebuild myself from the ground up as I wade through pain. While I've now come off those meds (the side effects still persist) I begin a new set of meds for a new diagnosis, more Dr visits/tests to follow (aftereffects of overnight preeclampsia & emergency C-section) As I carry (this huge) baggage, I'm also excited to start with a blank slate & become physically, emotionally & spiritually stronger than ever. All this to say, don't give into the pressure of 'bouncing back' quickly after giving birth, whether doing 'daily chores' just after a week or beginning workouts at 4, it isn't a badge of honor despite what our modern society deems. 📍Every pregnancy is different
📍Every mama's body is different
📍Every delivery experience is different
📍Every motherhood journey is different
✅ DON'T compare your journey to others & expect your pp recovery to be like anyone else’s. Instead, listen to your body, honor your journey, take your time, give yourself grace. My 💔 as I read your DMs, kudos to you mamas for opening up/sharing your stories/struggles with me. Wish our society created/held space for such painful/heartwrenching conversations without judgment. Please plz reach out to me anytime. 🙏🏽 A huge thanks to those who've commented/reached out, means the world even though I'm behind in my responses (barely been on SM, instead soaking up every bit of this sacred time).

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