Summer is over and the school year finally begins! It is an exciting, but also stressful time, for parents, children, teachers, and those who are getting school organized for the new year. New teachers, renewed friendships, physical and emotional changes, and new routines for everyone. There is…
Guest post by Mallika Chopra
As my phone exploded with texts from friends about the college admissions cheating scam, my reaction was sadness and non-surprise. It also forced me to reflect on my own achievement orientation and parenting style. In the last month, my frustrated conversations with friends and family has involved…
Guest post by Mallika Chopra
I learned how to meditate when I was nine years old, and it was the most transformative and precious gift that my parents gave to me. The meditation, mindfulness and motivational techniques that I learned as a child gave me insight, power, knowingness and confidence to feel…
Guest post by Mallika Chopra
As the world jubilantly celebrates the rescued soccer boys and their coach from the cave in Thailand, the power of meditation has emerged as a potential factor in maintaining their physical and emotional health. The story demonstrates how powerful meditation for caregivers (parents, teachers, coaches) and kids…
I was taught to be detached from outcomes – to put in all your effort, to work with love and passion, but to also be open to all possibilities. It is about the journey, not the destination. But, these past few years, I have been very attached…