The Sharad Navratri has begun. 9 days of being with the Supreme Feminine Energy. It is natural to look into ways to get close to Devi. We all have our own ways of praying and doing rituals. Some rituals have been passed down for generations, some rituals we adopted because it worked for us. But something else is going on right now. There is a barrage of instructions on social media about what to do and what not to do. Many of these instructions contradict each other. Some say

Today marks the beginning of the period dedicated to the remembrance and rituals for our ancestors. The idea of honoring our ancestors can be seen in many cultures across the globe. Mexico's Day of the Dead blends indigenous Aztec beliefs with Catholic influences, welcoming returning souls with colorful altars, marigolds, and favorite foods. In East Asia, festivals such as Qingming in China, Obon in Japan, and Jesa memorial traditions in Korea involve practices such as grave-

Recently I found myself deeply immersed in watching podcasts featuring retired Armed forces personnel. Too engrossed in learning their backstory, their training periods, their missions and operations and their leadership skills. And every time I wonder what makes them what they are. What is the motivation and from where do they derive the strength. And every single time the story is always about showing up and doing what is required to be done whether you like it or not. Whet

Were you able to look into the routines that you wanted to make work? What did you observe? Did anything stand out? Last week, we spoke about two things that can make a routine easier to sustain, knowing why it matters and knowing how to make it workable. “Priority” – But before we even think about building a routine, there is one question worth asking: how much does this actually matter to us? Think if it is a non-negotiable goal for you. If you want to decide if its Non – n

Remember the time when we were school going kids and had a timetable at school. We made timetables for studying at home too. The routine was simple. Wake up, freshen up, go to school, come back home, change into home dress, go out to play, come back to finish homework, watch television, spend some time with parents, dinner and then off to sleep. Remember how we used to hate having to stick to this routine 6 days a week. We looked forward to Sundays because we didn’t have to f

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

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

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.

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

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

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