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Baby #2, YEA or NAY? was my/our biggest dilemma, E

Baby #2, YEA or NAY? was my/our biggest dilemma, EVER❗️Having kids (or not), when & how many is a personal choice, even though society thinks otherwise & has a TON of OPINIONS about it! While having multiple kids (more than 2 even) is a given in many families, especially here (kudos to them, my 1 kid = 6 😅), having 2 kids is pretty 'standard' in (many) Indian families (& over the years quite a few have opted to pour their all into 1). "You have the 2nd kid NOT FOR YOU but for the sake of your 1st one" was kind of a universal response I got from anyone I broached the topic. 🤯 Say WHAT!? But that wasn't why I (we) would want to have another kid. If we had another kid, it'd be exactly why we had the 1st one, FOR US, simply cuz we want to. While we had many reasons WHY NOT to have the 2nd kid, we didn't have any 'reason' why we want to? Until, last October, when I had myriad breakthroughs & one of them was, the reasons why NOT was simply that, mere REASONS! #scarcitymindset ⛔ Shocking! for someone who takes pride in having a #growthmindset all around I realized where I was falling short. What do I tell you about 'em damn blindspots eh? I DID NOT need a 'reason' to have another kid, just needed to feel it from within, with every fiber of my being 💥 & I finally DID But making that decision was just the 1st step, I still had a few bridges to cross, several more lessons to learn before we got 🤰🏽with our 2nd angel. Conscious Conception & Timeline👇🏾 OCT: DECISION
NOV: I heard (YES, I did!) from this very 😇 now in my belly as to WHY I didn't get there until then
DEC: Bought a onesie, shared with few friends baby #2 was one of my/our biggest 2021 'goals'
JAN: Strong sense that something was still NOT aligned
FEB A ton of bricks hit me, the biggest missing 🧩 https://bit.ly/3czbre9
MAR: Exactly 3yrs later, Equinox New Year, stars aligned (literally & figuratively), PREGGO Conscious Conception: Partners prepare their mind, body & spirit for 6-12 months before conceiving 🧿 Turns out that hubs & I were doing exactly that all of 2020! 🔮Every.single.thing in life is the universe giving us an opportunity to learn from, grow & expand. Keep yourself OPEN to it!

Life coaching is expensive, thought so too until I

Life coaching is expensive, thought so too until I realized how invaluable it is! BUT, have you ever thought about the price you actually pay in life👇🏾
❓As you compromise on your inner peace & genuine happiness?
❓If you never get around to realize your full potential in this lifetime?
❓As you tiptoe around life pleasing others?
❓When you never get to live the life you truly desire (most don't even know what that looks like)?
❓As you stay stagnant & never really grow as a person?
❓Wear a mask but internally you're miserable (& lie to yourself)? Can’t put a price on it ❌ But people FAIL to see the big picture & what it is actually costing them 💣 So I reiterate this cuz people never think about it themselves, & every time I talk to a potential coaching client, many go, "WOW, that's expensive!" I'm an expensive life coach, not denying that. BUT —
✅ It's the investment you're willing to make in yourself (not in me)
✅ It's how BIG you're willing to play in life
✅ It's how committed you're towards your own growth/success
✅ It's how much you'll show up for yourself (not for me)
✅ I'm a certified life coach (many self-proclaimed coaches aren't), but I haven't stopped there
✅ I invest 💵 & time in myself to learn every.single.day & do the inner work so I can serve my clients even more powerfully
✅ I've my own life coach (never hire a coach if they don't have one themselves)
✅ I'm enrolled in several courses (coaching-related & other) to uplevel my mind/body/spirit, no end to learning/growing
✅ I've got a lifetime's worth of experience self-coaching myself (didn't realize how crucial that is until I started coaching others) Ever thought of any of this? If not do so before it's TOO LATE! Only YOU can decide if you & the life you desire are worth the investment⁉️ I know they are, but YOU need to realize that for yourself. 🙄 BTW, when did you spend $$$$ - wedding, a party, designer bag/shoes, jewelry, college degree? Is any of that worth it - if you aren't even happy in your marriage? don't enjoy your job? that diamond jewelry doesn't really bring you inner peace? The best investment we can ever make in life - not stocks, not home, not travel, but in ourselves! 💯

Couples who sweat together, stay together! While t

Couples who sweat together, stay together! While this might be a popular tagline, there is so much more to it... In a relationship — ⚡ If only one person grows then over a period of time you grow apart as a couple and you can't relate to each other anymore
⚡ If neither grows then you stagnate (makes me wonder what even is the point of that relationship)?
⚡ But if both commit to growing together, both as individuals and as a couple (on a mind, body, spirit level) then you don't just coexist but you build something greater and stronger together! Regardless of what path you choose (consciously or unconsciously), remember that your kids are watching you as they grow. Leading by example is the biggest gift we can give to help them build a strong foundation. Kids don't do what we tell them to do but they do what we do. Real education doesn't happen at school (sure they learn several subjects and certain skills there), but true education begins at home& our kids learn the most essential life lessons and skills from parents 🙌 On that note, our favorite morning ritual in Hawaii was to do the Y4M (Yoga for Manifestation) by @master_sri_akarshana , it was such a great way to start our mornings! 🧘🏽 We’d practice Y4M around 4 AM during weekdays & time it around sunrise during the weekends. Views like this were such a blessing (and a bonus), never take them for granted! #blessedbeyondmeasure 🌞 If you have been a long-time follower around here then you know that morning rituals are extremely important to the hubs & me (there's a detailed post on my website). We both have slightly varied versions of our routines. One of our favorite things to do as a couple is to work out together when possible, whether it is HIIT, yoga, or anything else in between. And not just fitness, since the beginning of our relationship we have been committed to holistic growth, & it's only gotten deeper and more intense with time 💑 Sure we fall off the tracks from time to time, but the important thing is that we are there for each other to give a swift kick in the pants as & when needed. Because, there's no destination to reach but simply a lifelong journey that ebbs & flows.

EGO and the many ways it shows up 😳 Shockingly

EGO and the many ways it shows up 😳 Shockingly enough, it already did in its most grandeur worst form during this 🤰🏽 I mean, who'd have thought!? But I'm glad that it did happen, & that I didn't give in to it, though it took me a while to recognize it for what it was, then surrender & let go. Pregnant or not, where in your life are you falling into this trap❓Read on & SAVE this post for a reminder Once we returned from Hawaii, this pregnancy hit me real hard, with every possible pregnancy symptom & then some 👇🏾 TMI I never imagined/expected it! I mean, I've done this before right? & during that pregnancy, I was as fit as ever, with no symptoms whatsoever, I went about my life like nothing had changed, except, I was ALWAYS hungry, the only similarity between the 2 pregnancies. So I was in for a real surprise, not a pleasant one at that mind you. I had NEVER experienced anything like it before 🤯 I didn't remotely feel like myself, I'd never felt that tired in my entire life - not even after 20hrs in labor + 4.5hrs of pushing A. I was in a lot of pain then, but didn't feel this miserable. These symptoms (& more) all day, every day just made me feel all the feels 🥵 nausea, morning sickness, heartburn & burping all day (no matter what I ate), bloating/gassy, bitter taste in my mouth (all day regardless of what I ate), couldn't sleep at night, every smell got to me, headache, shivering cold, dizziness, always hungry but didn't like to eat anything, constipation, body ache, the list went on. Tried every home remedy, every ayurvedic rec but nothing helped, the worst was that every day was different. Mentally, I just couldn't accept this reality. Especially after being so active during our vacay & having regularly worked out, did yoga, ate healthily, etc. So I was expecting myself to be in top shape during this pregnancy too, just like I was with A. But to feel this weak & this powerless!? SHOCKER - every pregnancy is different & it doesn't matter how healthy/energetic I was before getting pregnant! Though I know this all too well in theory, instead of accepting it I was fighting it. ❌ EGO!!! Then came MY BREAKTHROUGH, continued👇🏾 or swipe 👉🏾

Hawaii was our #1 choice when we decided to finall

Hawaii was our #1 choice when we decided to finally hop back on the plane again & fly somewhere warm, fun & safe (this was back in mid-March, pre vaccines) 🌞 While things might have drastically changed since then there's still plenty of risks, so below are some tips that helped us feel confident in our choice & decision — Why Hawaii? besides the obvious I mean! Firstly, given that we were flying after exactly a year, we wanted this to be an extended vacay (given the risks, it didn't make sense flying if it was just for a week/two). Our trip was 5.5 weeks, we worked for the first 3 weeks & took time off the rest of it. Time difference also played a huge role as Hawaii is 3hrs behind Seattle & we got quite a bit of time to enjoy island life every evening after work. Since this was a long trip cost was definitely something to think about, & Hawaii is one of the most expensive places. So Mexico was the other contender. But, Hawaii required a negative PCR test & Mexico didn't. The more requirements right now the better, despite all the inconvenience. Hawaii also felt like a much safer option (had something gone wrong). 🏖 Plus, we wanted to be able to do more than just the sun, sand, beach & pool. And personally, this trip wasn't just another vacation, it was more of a spiritual calling for me (my soul needed it). So what better place than the Aloha State? Hawaii is one of the most healing & spiritual destinations in the world! Next, which of the 4 islands? We've traveled to Hawaii a couple of times, been to all the islands. Our absolute favorite is Kauai, which was our 1st choice now. But the restrictions in Kauai were too complicated at that time so we picked the next best option. Big Island - has 8 of the world's 13 climate zones (means that much more to see/do). 🥰 All in all, it was one of a kind trip for our fam (not to forget the most expensive trips of all time but worth every.single.penny). We got to live exactly like how we do here at home & at the same time also experience true island lifestyle. P.S. Regardless of where we travel right now, we all need to be mindful of our choices, stick to the rules & keep others safe as well 🙌🏽

UNPOPULAR OPINION: sugarcoating, beating around th

UNPOPULAR OPINION: sugarcoating, beating around the bush does your family/friends NO good! ❌ But, it is all I see around me & that's hella frustrating. One thing you can always expect from me, NO sugarcoating (I'm sure you have plenty in your life to do that). I'm upfront & direct (blunt even, & breaking news, that's NOT being offensive/rude, my intention isn't to hurt), have gotten a lot of slack for it over the years (I'd rather shut up than sugarcoat). Most DON'T like what I have to say, cuz they'd rather hear a manipulated version of things than face reality. BUT, that does NO one any good, it might make one feel better in the moment, but unfortunately, ruins them in the long run. Why do people sugarcoat?
⚡Don't want to be the bad guy. They'd rather lie/tiptoe around truth. PEOPLE PLEASING
⚡Care about other people's feelings, but they forget that people need to hear the truth. DOING A DISSERVICE
⚡Avoid the whole awkward situation & move on with their life. CONFRONTATION IS NOT COMFORTABLE
⚡Say what the others want to hear than state facts. NOT MY CIRCUS NOT MY MONKEY BUT, somebody has to say it right? or how's anyone ever going to see the reality? We CAN'T see our own blind spots, we NEED a mirror! Know what's worse? People hype up what is far from reality & make it even more worse for the other person. Unfortunately, neither see the damage in it. Even if they did see it, they NEVER want to acknowledge it. Personally, I'd rather people be straight up with me (even if my ego gets crushed) cuz it's an opportunity to grow, but that's not everyone's cup of tea. 🔥If you don't have someone like me in your corner you are truly missing out in life & about time you found one! But if you do have one like me in your life, then thank your stars, cuz I can bet you didn't realize the importance of that person in your life & how darn lucky you are! NOPE, not tooting my own horn, just stating facts. This post was prompted by one of my coaching clients, swipe 👉🏾 Read that to truly understand the value of everything I said above. P.S. You can read the testimonials from my group coaching to see how much they embraced me being straightforward with them & why 🤲🏽

Oh, baby! Our family is expanding by one BIG heart

Oh, baby! Our family is expanding by one BIG heart! ♥️ And we are over the moon excited, but the journey to here wasn't the most straightforward for us, especially the decision (as well as the before & the after) to have another kid when the hubby & I already felt that our family was complete with our sweet boy!⁣
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I'll share what changed, the journey along the way, & the timelines in another post. Hopefully, that will help if you are on a similar journey, or eagerly waiting for your miracle baby to come into your life.⁣
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But for right now, our little one, who isn't little anymore, is ready to take on the role of the big brother & has been all hugs & kisses for mama & for the real little one in mama's belly. He already has a long list of things he wants to do with the baby. I have a feeling that he won't know what hit him when the time comes.⁣
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P.S. 📷 was a candid capture as we were getting ready, but it perfectly captured our emotions. Also, haven't had the energy to take the announcement pics I've been meaning to. BTW it's still pretty early as I make this announcement here (despite all the hiccups with this pregnancy since the time we found out), last time I announced at 5 months.
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The reason being —⁣⁣⁣⁣
I refuse to give away my power to the belief - don't share about the pregnancy until after the first trimester, cuz what if?⁣
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Belief is extremely powerful, & everything in this world has only as much power as we give to it.⁣
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🤰🏽So I've chosen not to live in fear or worry (I don't want to attract that kind of energy into my/my baby's life), instead, I hold complete faith & believe that we will have a healthy baby. And I choose to believe that my protection for our baby is far greater than any evil eye, or the what if?⁣
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Beyond that, it is what is meant to be!⁣
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1/4 pregnancies end in miscarriage (I've been there myself), & that heartache is beyond. I of all people know that talking about a miscarriage is heavy. Our society, instead of creating a sacred space for women to talk about their loss, has almost made it a taboo topic.⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Women shouldn't have to keep their pregnancy or their miscarriage hidden. Continued👇🏾

One of THE most difficult life decisions I have ha

One of THE most difficult life decisions I have had to make (can’t wait to share that exciting news, real soon) 🤩 While I’m one to thoroughly weigh my options, make a choice, and stick with it, it wasn’t the case with this one. Have never been so back and forth with anything my whole entire life!⁣⁣⁣
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But, when I dropped into my heart from my head, that decision wasn’t as difficult as I had made it out to be. And when I looked really closely, I realized why it was even the case, to begin with. ⁣⁣⁣
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Also, the power of divine timing!!!⁣⁣⁣
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While dropping in from your head to your heart may sound simple, it isn’t as easy as it sounds, there’s a method to that madness, which is also the journey my coaching clients go through with me. ⁣⁣⁣
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We are incapable of making certain decisions in life unless we’ve been on that internal journey, and in the process learn what we need to and evolve/grow, it’s the required criteria if you will. ⁣⁣
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When that doesn’t happen, the decisions we make (or do not make) come from a place of lack and not from a place of abundance, from a place of fear and not from a place of love. Or worse yet, decisions are made because that’s just how it is, even though it doesn’t make sense to your life (years of conditioning or just because everybody does it). If you know you know. ⁣⁣⁣
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What internal conflicts do you deal with on an ongoing basis? And what kind of help do you get for it? Or do you simply brush it under the rug hoping that it will somehow magically disappear if you don’t confront it? Walking on the eggshells much? ⁣⁣⁣
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Hate to break it to you, but that’s a ticking time bomb, waiting for a catastrophe to happen, sooner or later. ⁣⁣⁣
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Every day we have the opportunity to make a choice. ⁣⁣⁣
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So stop deflecting, and take action, no matter how hard the choice, and how hard the decision! Don’t rob yourself of the joy and peace you truly desire and deserve. ⁣⁣⁣
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We all have only one precious life!!!

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