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Looking Back, Moving Forward
Another month has quietly come to an end. Before rushing into August, I found myself pausing to look back—not at what I achieved, but at who I became through the experiences of July. In software development, we call this a retrospective. We pause to reflect on what went well, what challenged us, and what we can improve. I couldn't help but wonder—what if we approached our lives the same way? Why not sit down now and look back into the past month. What did you achieve? What di
Sushma Rao
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As we go towards Light – Guru
It’s the month of Aashada and slowly the Moon is transiting to its Full Moon phase. On 29th July, the Full Moon will shine gently upon the Earth, illuminating the darkness—much like a Guru who lovingly lights the path hidden by our ignorance. The word Guru is made from two syllables – “Gu" means 'darkness of ignorance’ and "Ru" means 'the divine light of knowledge’. A person who removes darkness & illusion with divine light of true knowledge is called Guru. The Full Moon of t
Sushma Rao
Jul 263 min read


Returning to Nature: A New Moon Reflection
Have you ever waited for a rainbow after a light drizzle of rain? Have you gazed at the night sky and wondered about the Moon and the stars? Have you ever imagined forms in the clouds while travelling? Have you ever found interesting birds and insects on your trail? If your answer is ‘Yes’, congratulations you are still in tune with Mother Nature. Every breath we take connects us with the air around us. Every sip of water becomes part of us. The warmth of fire keeps us alive.
Sushma Rao
Jul 192 min read


Reflections from the week that it was.
Every night, before I end the day, I sit quietly with my journal and revisit the moments that stood out. Sometimes the answers come immediately. Other times, a single thought lingers long after the day is over. This week, one question kept returning to me: What actually moves destiny? The answer that resonated with me was simple—Action. Actions move Destiny. You can go around asking astrologers or fortune tellers to tell you about your past, present and future but nothing in
Sushma Rao
Jul 123 min read


What is the meaning of "Coming Home"?
Have you ever returned home after a long journey and felt your whole body relax? Now imagine discovering that "home" was never a place at all. It was always within you. Coming Home –To me, means coming back to ourselves. Not a physical space, but a state of mind where you can be yourself without any masks that we wear on a day-to-day basis. The masks of a teacher, negotiator, mentor, planner and more. Home to me is state where I can throw any all the masks and be myself, con
Sushma Rao
Jul 52 min read


Welcome to Ikhaya Healing
Welcome to Ikhaya Healing, a space created with the intention of helping you pause, reconnect, and return to yourself. The word *Ikhaya* means **home**, and at the heart of everything we do is the belief that healing is not about becoming someone new—it's about coming home to who you truly are. Through sound, reflection, stillness, and mindful awareness, we explore ways to nurture inner peace and self-discovery. This blog is an extension of that journey. Every Sunday, we will
Sushma Rao
Jul 11 min read
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