Photo courtesy of Juan Guillermo Robayo Earlier on my path, presence felt like something I was constantly losing and rediscovering. I would drift into thought, into emotion, into identification, and then at some point I would remember again. That remembering felt important, almost essential, like returning home after being away. It brought relief, a sense of grounding, something stable to come back to. If you find yourself in this cycle of forgetting, then remembering presence — let me share...

Last night, I felt my spirit gently reminding me not to take life too seriously! It came after talking with my parents, reflecting on people close to me—Geeti, her mum, my friends, my family—and remembering how fragile life is, how any of us could be gone in an instant. We shared stories of our health concerns, and it was humbling to witness that everyone carries these vulnerabilities. It’s easy, in moments like that, to feel weighed down, not only by the struggles of those we love but by...

Life can become busy and outwardly focused, especially during times of increased responsibility and stimulation. This makes it even more vital to take time to bring our awareness and energy inward—to restore, recalibrate, and reconnect with Source. Kīrtan offers a powerful and joyful way to do this. At its heart, kīrtan serves two essential human needs: to generate energy (śakti) and to expand consciousness (śiva) . We need both vitality (śakti) and awareness (śiva) to move through life...