From fabulousfiftyfive.com to devindermaan.com, it’s been one incredibly powerful journey. Starting this blog at the fabulous age of fifty-five was one of the best things I did for myself. It proved to be a beautiful stepping stone to discovering the untapped potential in my being. Furthermore, it opened my heart to unfolding and living this life to the highest possible expression of my soul. A new passion and a deep…
Covid-19: Beautiful lessons it taught us
This photo was taken in our kitchen last August by my hubby. Looking at it a year later has brought back a flood of memories. And a gentle reminder of the beautiful lessons this trying time taught us . August, 2020 when we were deep in the midst of Covid-19. My heart, like everyone else’s, had never in its 58 years of existence felt such a cacophony of emotions…
The Sparkle of my soul
I remember the conversation as if it was yesterday. It was Rakhri day, 1998 (brothers’ day in Indian culture – deeply based in a patriarchal society) and we had come home after tying the rakhris, I on my brothers and my daughters on their cousins. Like every other overthinking mom, I wanted to ensure my precious daughters did not feel the absence of a brother. In fact, I wanted them…
Embracing the divinity of Diwali
Diwali, a festival of light, has always been one of my favourite holidays. I have such fond childhood memories of homes being lit with diyas (lamps), the fire crackers, sparklers, and of course scrumptious sweets and food. It is a day we all come together to celebrate victory of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. We have continued this tradition with our families and children here…