We live in the society, where we have to play some sort of role of someone who is successful, travels the world, lives in a mansion, rides Bentley, etc, etc, etc. (Just look at some Instagram accounts). But like that’s not enough, we also have […]
I wanted to write a post about our wordy responsibilities, Life Purpose, and so often misunderstood Sanskrit word “Dharma”. But I will begin with the excerpt from my favorite series about God Shiva called “Devon Ke Dev Mahadev” (2011-2014) – translation: “God of Gods Mahadev”. […]
We’re all good swimmers in the calm and quiet water. It’s easier to follow our spiritual practice when everything seems good and peaceful. But if something goes not according to our plan, if something drastic happens, then suddenly it feels like all of our knowledge […]
I was first introduced to Mahabharata (the epic work of ancient India) when I was about 10 years old. My husband (well, the future husband who was 12 at that time) and his friend Semen were working on the school project at the young adult […]
One of the most important lessons that I learned from Mahabharata was 30 decades ago. But only recently, I was able to fully comprehend and understand it completely with my whole being and apply this lesson in my own life. Here is a story of […]
I’ve always had teachers: from earlier days of my life to ensure I get through elementary school to current professors. I also had many “non-traditional” teachers such as Ken Wilber for Integral Psychology, Stanislav Grof for Transpersonal and Holotropic, even late Dr. Wayne Dyer, (just […]
Enjoying delicious Strawberry ? Jam straight from the jar while copying my earlier articles from LaPulia Book of Shadows website to my new personal website. Starting tomorrow, all of my Personal Consulting Sessions and One-by-One Coaching Programs will only be offered via Skype and through […]
Summer Solstice, (June 20 – 21) marks the longest day of the year. It is also called Midsummer’s Day. Because the Sun is considered as one of the primary sources of energy (or prana, or chi) and light, this day is one of the auspicious […]
“To feel alive is to be completely and totally immersed in the simplicity and elegance of Here and Now without being consumed with future desires or past regrets…” (entry from my personal journal, 2010) Well, it’s been good 7 years since I wrote the above. […]
I’ve been collecting dolls since… Well, since forever! This particular doll is made in 1985 in India and her name is Amrapali. I wanted her for quite a while and finally, last summer, I was able to find and purchase her through an auction. All […]