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Choosing Growth Over Fear
I was having a casual conversation with a friend who lovingly told me something important: the world will always judge, no matter what you choose to do. People may try to pull you down, question your intentions, or not believe in what you are trying to create. As I listened to her, I felt deep gratitude because I could see that her words came from genuine care for my success, whether it is through stress management coaching, meditation, or the wisdom classes I am already offering. I shared my thoughts with her. I said, “For someone who is mostly an introvert and occasionally an ambivert, sharing my personal experiences from my childhood, my journey as a mother, my dreams, and my meditation insights through my children’s books itself was a big step outside my comfort zone. But I took that first step. Then, I began teaching meditation and life wisdom to children every weekend. That, too, is outside my comfort zone because it requires me to speak, guide, and engage continuously. Still, I chose to do it, and it has brought me immense happiness and contentment. Now, what I am planning next, helping people manage stress, supporting them through their challenges, and combining meditation with practical coping techniques, feels equally challenging. Yes, there are days when I feel low. I sometimes doubt myself and wonder if I can truly do this. But every time that happens, I turn to meditation. I center myself, raise my energy, and remind myself, ‘Yes, I’ve got this.’ I tell myself that I have already taken the first step by doing something I never imagined I would do: publishing my books. Now, I am continuing to walk this path beyond my comfort zone. If it takes stepping further out of my comfort zone to help even a few people transform their lives, I am willing to do that. What keeps me going is my intention, the genuine desire to help in whatever way I can. That intention is enough to motivate me whenever I feel low or uncertain. There may be setbacks, but I will embrace them as learning opportunities and continue to grow, so I can serve better.”
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This Is What Stress Management Looks Like in Real Life
I wanted to share a small real-life incident that showed me what stress management truly means in daily life. I was entering a store in a mall with my husband and my 4-year-old son when an alarm suddenly went off as a few people walked in ahead of me. I paused for a moment, wondering what had happened. One of the young women noticed me looking and suddenly yelled at me, asking what I was looking at, and even used harsh language. In that moment, something interesting happened. My attention went inward. I became aware of my heart and mind. I noticed her words weren't affecting me internally. I didn’t react. I didn’t rush. I simply continued walking calmly, even sipping my drink, staying completely composed. Soon, she stopped and walked away when she didn’t get any reaction. Later, I reflected on this. Normally, I might have felt anger, embarrassment, or guilt. But this time, there was none of that. There was just calm awareness and inner stability. This is what I understand now as a coherent state — where your inner state remains balanced, no matter what is happening outside. And this is exactly what stress management helps us build. If this resonates with you, I invite you to explore the Stress Management Training, second batch, starting on 18-Aug by @Pari Patri. It truly helps you experience this shift within. Let’s continue to grow and support each other in creating a calmer and more balanced world. 🥰 With gratitude 🙏
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@Upma Gulbhadhar Thank you 🙏 That’s a very thoughtful question. Yes, in that moment, it was indeed about inner work reflecting in real life rather than just “managing stress.” In a way, managing life through inner work means improving how we respond to day-to-day situations and people, instead of reacting, especially when our inner state is low. When we are in a more balanced and higher state, external situations don’t affect us as much because we are not operating from a reactive level. But the key is, how do we reach that state consistently? That’s where stress management comes in. By working on our daily stress and small triggers, we gradually build that inner stability. So in many ways, stress management becomes the foundation for life management. Also, not all stress is bad.. we do need a certain level of stress to stay active and grow. It’s about learning how to work with it. So yes, we can absolutely look at it as life management but stress management is one of the key foundations that helps us get there. 🤗
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@Upma Gulbhadhar That’s a beautiful way to put it 🙏 I really liked your example of switching on the light. Yes, inner work brings that awareness, and stress naturally settles. At the same time, working on our day-to-day stress and triggers helps us reach that state. So in a way, it works both ways—stress management supports life management, and life management reflects as less stress. 🤗
Walking My Path, Finding My Tribe
When I released my first children’s spiritual book, some “friends” made jokes about me. The fun continued when I released my second book. A few relatives even joked, saying, “By reading your books, all children will attain salvation through meditation.” I smiled and responded, “Wouldn’t that be amazing? Imagine all children meditating! The thought itself feels so beautiful.” After that, there were no more comments. When I released my third book, people became more observant, and a few quietly walked out of my life. After my fourth, some still joked, asking when the next one would come. So I continued… I released my fifth and sixth books. Now, there is silence. And even if something is said, I no longer give my energy to that noise. But along this journey, something beautiful happened… I met many new people. I found all of you wonderful souls. For the first time, I truly felt at home and at peace. I am learning from all of you and sharing whatever I can along the way. Today, I am exploring new courses and learning deeply, thanks to @Pari Patri⁩. What more could I ask for? Everything has opened up at the exact moment. Heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you here, dear co-creators. 🙏🥰❤️
The Harmony of Feminine and Masculine Within
Have you ever been told you’re ‘too much’? What if that’s not a flaw, but a form of power waiting to be understood? If someone says you are very loud, it may simply mean that you are expressing yourself fully and have embraced the power within you. There is strength in being able to convey your thoughts with clarity and confidence, especially when they come from a place of truth and righteousness. When this expression is balanced with awareness and intention, it becomes a beautiful blend of your divine feminine energy—flow, expression, and intuition—and your divine masculine energy—clarity, direction, and action. Trust this inner balance and move forward in your life with confidence. When you align your voice with purpose, you naturally begin to love and enjoy what you do, and in that space, you experience the deeper bliss and fulfillment that life has to offer. Have you ever held back your voice… or are you learning to express it with balance and awareness? Comment your answers below. 🥰
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Sharing My Perspective on Self-Care and Why It Feels So Hard to Justify
First, understand this - we all have masculine and feminine natures. Masculinity helps us move forward in life, and femininity helps with nurturing. This is also called Yang and Yin. Women are, by default, carriers of the nurturing aspect—receiving, resting, and caring (yin), and men are, by default, carriers of movement or forward action—achieving and acting (yang). But without yang energy, women cannot move forward. We all have the innate ability to achieve equally, just as men do. In the same way, men can also nurture and provide with love. Hurry and worry come when we lose our nurturing side and operate only from the masculine side of ourselves. In that process, women tend to ignore self-care as well. If you observe, even men do not give much importance to self-care. I have seen both men and women (especially in our parents’ and grandparents’ generations) set aside their own needs to provide for their loved ones. We can gently explain that self-care, irrespective of gender, is very important for the well-being of the entire family—to bring balance to all aspects of life, especially in today’s world. Only when we take care of ourselves can we truly take care of others. Meditation helps us bring this into balance. Because of this, women, especially, can now communicate and express their opinions more freely than in earlier generations. Rather than feeling like we are justifying ourselves, we can gently explain this perspective to others, especially those who are not meditators. We can guide them and share our thoughts with love. Even though we have gone through this stage, the difference now is that we are aware. When we operate from love and higher awareness, people around us also begin to change. We have learned this in our sessions as well. So, our thought process matters. Instead of staying in lower emotions and thinking, “Why should I justify everything I do?”, we can shift our perspective and see that by staying grounded, we help others understand. Holding that higher state consistently is the key.
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Sirisha Telu
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Children’s mindfulness author, meditation teacher, and practitioner. Walking the path of love, awareness, and oneness.

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