Some days deserve a second look.
Sort of like the port scar on my chest.
I’ve spent years feeling unlovable, unworthy, awkward and like I’ve been born in the wrong decade. Or like I’ve been dropped at the wrong darbar. (imagine the least charming character Wes Andersen has conjured- that’s me)
The imposter syndrome magically began to dissipate after turning 50. Today I proudly claim no expertise in anything but being myself and living a life bursting with love, humour, wellness and exploration. Tough days don’t, however, magically disappear but I claim my autonomy and sensitivity and my right to be many things at once.
Girls- women! – the era of creeping quietly into middle age is over. Be whomever you want to be. Be many things all at once.
There’s more than one stairway to giddy wholeness, I guess.
PS I think your nutrition advise and diet regimen is Ah-mazing @mitunds – have so much energy 🎉
Wearing @ayeshadepala
MUH @makeovers_pallaviseth Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Some days deserve a second look.
Sort of like the port scar on my chest.
I’ve spent years feeling unlovable, unworthy, awkward and like I’ve been born in the wrong decade. Or like I’ve been dropped at the wrong darbar. (imagine the least charming character Wes Andersen has conjured- that’s me)
The imposter syndrome magically began to dissipate after turning 50. Today I proudly claim no expertise in anything but being myself and living a life bursting with love, humour, wellness and exploration. Tough days don’t, however, magically disappear but I claim my autonomy and sensitivity and my right to be many things at once.
Girls- women! – the era of creeping quietly into middle age is over. Be whomever you want to be. Be many things all at once.
There’s more than one stairway to giddy wholeness, I guess.
PS I think your nutrition advise and diet regimen is Ah-mazing @mitunds – have so much energy 🎉
Wearing @ayeshadepala
MUH @makeovers_pallaviseth Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Some days deserve a second look.
Sort of like the port scar on my chest.
I’ve spent years feeling unlovable, unworthy, awkward and like I’ve been born in the wrong decade. Or like I’ve been dropped at the wrong darbar. (imagine the least charming character Wes Andersen has conjured- that’s me)
The imposter syndrome magically began to dissipate after turning 50. Today I proudly claim no expertise in anything but being myself and living a life bursting with love, humour, wellness and exploration. Tough days don’t, however, magically disappear but I claim my autonomy and sensitivity and my right to be many things at once.
Girls- women! – the era of creeping quietly into middle age is over. Be whomever you want to be. Be many things all at once.
There’s more than one stairway to giddy wholeness, I guess.
PS I think your nutrition advise and diet regimen is Ah-mazing @mitunds – have so much energy 🎉
Wearing @ayeshadepala
MUH @makeovers_pallaviseth Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Some days deserve a second look.
Sort of like the port scar on my chest.
I’ve spent years feeling unlovable, unworthy, awkward and like I’ve been born in the wrong decade. Or like I’ve been dropped at the wrong darbar. (imagine the least charming character Wes Andersen has conjured- that’s me)
The imposter syndrome magically began to dissipate after turning 50. Today I proudly claim no expertise in anything but being myself and living a life bursting with love, humour, wellness and exploration. Tough days don’t, however, magically disappear but I claim my autonomy and sensitivity and my right to be many things at once.
Girls- women! – the era of creeping quietly into middle age is over. Be whomever you want to be. Be many things all at once.
There’s more than one stairway to giddy wholeness, I guess.
PS I think your nutrition advise and diet regimen is Ah-mazing @mitunds – have so much energy 🎉
Wearing @ayeshadepala
MUH @makeovers_pallaviseth Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Some days deserve a second look.
Sort of like the port scar on my chest.
I’ve spent years feeling unlovable, unworthy, awkward and like I’ve been born in the wrong decade. Or like I’ve been dropped at the wrong darbar. (imagine the least charming character Wes Andersen has conjured- that’s me)
The imposter syndrome magically began to dissipate after turning 50. Today I proudly claim no expertise in anything but being myself and living a life bursting with love, humour, wellness and exploration. Tough days don’t, however, magically disappear but I claim my autonomy and sensitivity and my right to be many things at once.
Girls- women! – the era of creeping quietly into middle age is over. Be whomever you want to be. Be many things all at once.
There’s more than one stairway to giddy wholeness, I guess.
PS I think your nutrition advise and diet regimen is Ah-mazing @mitunds – have so much energy 🎉
Wearing @ayeshadepala
MUH @makeovers_pallaviseth Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Some days deserve a second look.
Sort of like the port scar on my chest.
I’ve spent years feeling unlovable, unworthy, awkward and like I’ve been born in the wrong decade. Or like I’ve been dropped at the wrong darbar. (imagine the least charming character Wes Andersen has conjured- that’s me)
The imposter syndrome magically began to dissipate after turning 50. Today I proudly claim no expertise in anything but being myself and living a life bursting with love, humour, wellness and exploration. Tough days don’t, however, magically disappear but I claim my autonomy and sensitivity and my right to be many things at once.
Girls- women! – the era of creeping quietly into middle age is over. Be whomever you want to be. Be many things all at once.
There’s more than one stairway to giddy wholeness, I guess.
PS I think your nutrition advise and diet regimen is Ah-mazing @mitunds – have so much energy 🎉
Wearing @ayeshadepala
MUH @makeovers_pallaviseth Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Thank you for having me @healthmagae @thumbaymedia @thumbayhospitaluae
It was an honour to speak to a room full of eminent healthcare workers, surgeons, oncologists, nutritionists and Pink Warriors.
Awareness is Power and the ability to unite over sharing our cancer stories is a great privilege that has the potential to change outcomes for patients.
Never stop sharing. Never stop pushing for a cancer free future.
Big take-away: self care is how you take your power back. Get screened. Acknowledge your fear and do it anyhow. Imagine me – or someone equally annoying- nagging you until you go, if it helps.
Wonderful to see you my @mitunds ♥️
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Thank you @theartistreshumalhotra for your beautiful MUH @theartistbeautylounge
Thank you @sujstyle for lending me your fabulous pink faux boucle @reemaameer cropped jacket
#PinkWarriors #PinkWarriorsDubai #BreastCancer #pinktober Shangri-La Dubai
Showtime in Brissy
For the ‘Celebrating Unsung Heroes 2023’ event by @simplyhumanaustralia
Thanks @prernapahwa
@sumitpuriya
@beamoreentertainment @samikabhandari @aj_shina
….
Wearing @ayeshadepala
MUH @makeovers_pallaviseth Stamford Plaza Brisbane
Showtime in Brissy
For the ‘Celebrating Unsung Heroes 2023’ event by @simplyhumanaustralia
Thanks @prernapahwa
@sumitpuriya
@beamoreentertainment @samikabhandari @aj_shina
….
Wearing @ayeshadepala
MUH @makeovers_pallaviseth Stamford Plaza Brisbane
Lisa’s heartfelt message reminds us that awareness is a powerful tool in the fight against cancer, providing hope to those fighting cancer and strength to their loved ones. And Netmeds, India Ki Pharmacy, is your healthcare partner in the fight against cancer!
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #AwarenessIsPower
Lessons in Chemistry.
Wearing the splendid @ayeshadepala
MUH @makeovers_pallaviseth
Reposting this from @anastacia_wellbeing
Brothers and Sisters;
I used to be a very reactive person. I was self-righteous and quick to judge. I was fiery and political. The years have tempered my responses and understanding of the power dynamics that control the world. But one thing has not changed : I don’t believe in institutions and organised political bodies. I believe in humanity. In universal human values of compassion, empathy and connection. Individuals are so much better than the forces that impose their will over us. Collectively, we can envision the world we want for our children. Collectively we can work for peace and pray for healing. I think grassroots movements are the only democratic path to change. That and recognising that war is very profitable, and that’s why many nations and big business will not be on the side of peaceful reconciliation.
I am shaken. I am sad. May a day come when humanity prevails. When we live as one family and ignore our differences of faith and skin colour. When we see ourselves in the other. It is- to me – a worthwhile goal to strive for.
The Krishnamurti quote is one I live by. I love it so much, I used it as the epigraph to my book. The World
‘Being daunted’, writes @katherinemay_ in her newest newsletter called ‘The Clearing’
‘is the harbinger of every new venture.’ The ‘dauntedness’ can be experienced in many ways; a physical feeling, wavering attention, a tendency to feel sleepy and nip off for a nap when contemplating- as in my case- a blank page. I’m working on my next book and thought to take this quiet Sunday in Brisbane to walk the Botanic Garden and find a place to write. But of course I got distracted by the farmer’s market until I saw a stall for Polish delicacies which catapulted me into memories of my mom and all the love and unresolved issues we had. So I sat and began a poem about that.
Dauntedness is of course related to fear. I get invited to share my cancer journey all over the world which I enjoy immensely, like the ‘Unsung Heroes’ event last night. I get called ‘brave’ for this. But fear is a slippery master. On one hand stories and story telling saved me. On the other-hand, writing the next story is so daunting. And scary. And so Katherine’s missive arrived just in time.
What are you courageous about? And what in you instills paralysing fear? I’d love to hear in comments below.
Read Katherine’s message. It might comfort you as much as it did for me.
Happy Sunday!
‘The root of this, of course, is fear: fear of not being equal to this new project; fear of making a fool of myself; fear of alienating the people who respect my work. You would think that this fear diminishes over time, but actually, it gets worse. The stakes are higher now than they used to be. There is further to fall.
It comforts me to think of this fear as a great unifier. It links my current self to the version of me who first sat down to write seriously as an adult, her head filled with ambition and shame. It links me to the new writers who sometimes comment on my page to say, I just don’t know how to make that leap. It is, I think, an expression of the importance we place on this work, which can seem so silly in a certain light, but which is actually deadly serious. It illuminates a vision of our future that is so precious that we can hardly bear to look at it.’
– @katherinemay_ Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
‘Being daunted’, writes @katherinemay_ in her newest newsletter called ‘The Clearing’
‘is the harbinger of every new venture.’ The ‘dauntedness’ can be experienced in many ways; a physical feeling, wavering attention, a tendency to feel sleepy and nip off for a nap when contemplating- as in my case- a blank page. I’m working on my next book and thought to take this quiet Sunday in Brisbane to walk the Botanic Garden and find a place to write. But of course I got distracted by the farmer’s market until I saw a stall for Polish delicacies which catapulted me into memories of my mom and all the love and unresolved issues we had. So I sat and began a poem about that.
Dauntedness is of course related to fear. I get invited to share my cancer journey all over the world which I enjoy immensely, like the ‘Unsung Heroes’ event last night. I get called ‘brave’ for this. But fear is a slippery master. On one hand stories and story telling saved me. On the other-hand, writing the next story is so daunting. And scary. And so Katherine’s missive arrived just in time.
What are you courageous about? And what in you instills paralysing fear? I’d love to hear in comments below.
Read Katherine’s message. It might comfort you as much as it did for me.
Happy Sunday!
‘The root of this, of course, is fear: fear of not being equal to this new project; fear of making a fool of myself; fear of alienating the people who respect my work. You would think that this fear diminishes over time, but actually, it gets worse. The stakes are higher now than they used to be. There is further to fall.
It comforts me to think of this fear as a great unifier. It links my current self to the version of me who first sat down to write seriously as an adult, her head filled with ambition and shame. It links me to the new writers who sometimes comment on my page to say, I just don’t know how to make that leap. It is, I think, an expression of the importance we place on this work, which can seem so silly in a certain light, but which is actually deadly serious. It illuminates a vision of our future that is so precious that we can hardly bear to look at it.’
– @katherinemay_ Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
‘Being daunted’, writes @katherinemay_ in her newest newsletter called ‘The Clearing’
‘is the harbinger of every new venture.’ The ‘dauntedness’ can be experienced in many ways; a physical feeling, wavering attention, a tendency to feel sleepy and nip off for a nap when contemplating- as in my case- a blank page. I’m working on my next book and thought to take this quiet Sunday in Brisbane to walk the Botanic Garden and find a place to write. But of course I got distracted by the farmer’s market until I saw a stall for Polish delicacies which catapulted me into memories of my mom and all the love and unresolved issues we had. So I sat and began a poem about that.
Dauntedness is of course related to fear. I get invited to share my cancer journey all over the world which I enjoy immensely, like the ‘Unsung Heroes’ event last night. I get called ‘brave’ for this. But fear is a slippery master. On one hand stories and story telling saved me. On the other-hand, writing the next story is so daunting. And scary. And so Katherine’s missive arrived just in time.
What are you courageous about? And what in you instills paralysing fear? I’d love to hear in comments below.
Read Katherine’s message. It might comfort you as much as it did for me.
Happy Sunday!
‘The root of this, of course, is fear: fear of not being equal to this new project; fear of making a fool of myself; fear of alienating the people who respect my work. You would think that this fear diminishes over time, but actually, it gets worse. The stakes are higher now than they used to be. There is further to fall.
It comforts me to think of this fear as a great unifier. It links my current self to the version of me who first sat down to write seriously as an adult, her head filled with ambition and shame. It links me to the new writers who sometimes comment on my page to say, I just don’t know how to make that leap. It is, I think, an expression of the importance we place on this work, which can seem so silly in a certain light, but which is actually deadly serious. It illuminates a vision of our future that is so precious that we can hardly bear to look at it.’
– @katherinemay_ Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
‘Being daunted’, writes @katherinemay_ in her newest newsletter called ‘The Clearing’
‘is the harbinger of every new venture.’ The ‘dauntedness’ can be experienced in many ways; a physical feeling, wavering attention, a tendency to feel sleepy and nip off for a nap when contemplating- as in my case- a blank page. I’m working on my next book and thought to take this quiet Sunday in Brisbane to walk the Botanic Garden and find a place to write. But of course I got distracted by the farmer’s market until I saw a stall for Polish delicacies which catapulted me into memories of my mom and all the love and unresolved issues we had. So I sat and began a poem about that.
Dauntedness is of course related to fear. I get invited to share my cancer journey all over the world which I enjoy immensely, like the ‘Unsung Heroes’ event last night. I get called ‘brave’ for this. But fear is a slippery master. On one hand stories and story telling saved me. On the other-hand, writing the next story is so daunting. And scary. And so Katherine’s missive arrived just in time.
What are you courageous about? And what in you instills paralysing fear? I’d love to hear in comments below.
Read Katherine’s message. It might comfort you as much as it did for me.
Happy Sunday!
‘The root of this, of course, is fear: fear of not being equal to this new project; fear of making a fool of myself; fear of alienating the people who respect my work. You would think that this fear diminishes over time, but actually, it gets worse. The stakes are higher now than they used to be. There is further to fall.
It comforts me to think of this fear as a great unifier. It links my current self to the version of me who first sat down to write seriously as an adult, her head filled with ambition and shame. It links me to the new writers who sometimes comment on my page to say, I just don’t know how to make that leap. It is, I think, an expression of the importance we place on this work, which can seem so silly in a certain light, but which is actually deadly serious. It illuminates a vision of our future that is so precious that we can hardly bear to look at it.’
– @katherinemay_ Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
‘Being daunted’, writes @katherinemay_ in her newest newsletter called ‘The Clearing’
‘is the harbinger of every new venture.’ The ‘dauntedness’ can be experienced in many ways; a physical feeling, wavering attention, a tendency to feel sleepy and nip off for a nap when contemplating- as in my case- a blank page. I’m working on my next book and thought to take this quiet Sunday in Brisbane to walk the Botanic Garden and find a place to write. But of course I got distracted by the farmer’s market until I saw a stall for Polish delicacies which catapulted me into memories of my mom and all the love and unresolved issues we had. So I sat and began a poem about that.
Dauntedness is of course related to fear. I get invited to share my cancer journey all over the world which I enjoy immensely, like the ‘Unsung Heroes’ event last night. I get called ‘brave’ for this. But fear is a slippery master. On one hand stories and story telling saved me. On the other-hand, writing the next story is so daunting. And scary. And so Katherine’s missive arrived just in time.
What are you courageous about? And what in you instills paralysing fear? I’d love to hear in comments below.
Read Katherine’s message. It might comfort you as much as it did for me.
Happy Sunday!
‘The root of this, of course, is fear: fear of not being equal to this new project; fear of making a fool of myself; fear of alienating the people who respect my work. You would think that this fear diminishes over time, but actually, it gets worse. The stakes are higher now than they used to be. There is further to fall.
It comforts me to think of this fear as a great unifier. It links my current self to the version of me who first sat down to write seriously as an adult, her head filled with ambition and shame. It links me to the new writers who sometimes comment on my page to say, I just don’t know how to make that leap. It is, I think, an expression of the importance we place on this work, which can seem so silly in a certain light, but which is actually deadly serious. It illuminates a vision of our future that is so precious that we can hardly bear to look at it.’
– @katherinemay_ Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
‘Being daunted’, writes @katherinemay_ in her newest newsletter called ‘The Clearing’
‘is the harbinger of every new venture.’ The ‘dauntedness’ can be experienced in many ways; a physical feeling, wavering attention, a tendency to feel sleepy and nip off for a nap when contemplating- as in my case- a blank page. I’m working on my next book and thought to take this quiet Sunday in Brisbane to walk the Botanic Garden and find a place to write. But of course I got distracted by the farmer’s market until I saw a stall for Polish delicacies which catapulted me into memories of my mom and all the love and unresolved issues we had. So I sat and began a poem about that.
Dauntedness is of course related to fear. I get invited to share my cancer journey all over the world which I enjoy immensely, like the ‘Unsung Heroes’ event last night. I get called ‘brave’ for this. But fear is a slippery master. On one hand stories and story telling saved me. On the other-hand, writing the next story is so daunting. And scary. And so Katherine’s missive arrived just in time.
What are you courageous about? And what in you instills paralysing fear? I’d love to hear in comments below.
Read Katherine’s message. It might comfort you as much as it did for me.
Happy Sunday!
‘The root of this, of course, is fear: fear of not being equal to this new project; fear of making a fool of myself; fear of alienating the people who respect my work. You would think that this fear diminishes over time, but actually, it gets worse. The stakes are higher now than they used to be. There is further to fall.
It comforts me to think of this fear as a great unifier. It links my current self to the version of me who first sat down to write seriously as an adult, her head filled with ambition and shame. It links me to the new writers who sometimes comment on my page to say, I just don’t know how to make that leap. It is, I think, an expression of the importance we place on this work, which can seem so silly in a certain light, but which is actually deadly serious. It illuminates a vision of our future that is so precious that we can hardly bear to look at it.’
– @katherinemay_ Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
‘Being daunted’, writes @katherinemay_ in her newest newsletter called ‘The Clearing’
‘is the harbinger of every new venture.’ The ‘dauntedness’ can be experienced in many ways; a physical feeling, wavering attention, a tendency to feel sleepy and nip off for a nap when contemplating- as in my case- a blank page. I’m working on my next book and thought to take this quiet Sunday in Brisbane to walk the Botanic Garden and find a place to write. But of course I got distracted by the farmer’s market until I saw a stall for Polish delicacies which catapulted me into memories of my mom and all the love and unresolved issues we had. So I sat and began a poem about that.
Dauntedness is of course related to fear. I get invited to share my cancer journey all over the world which I enjoy immensely, like the ‘Unsung Heroes’ event last night. I get called ‘brave’ for this. But fear is a slippery master. On one hand stories and story telling saved me. On the other-hand, writing the next story is so daunting. And scary. And so Katherine’s missive arrived just in time.
What are you courageous about? And what in you instills paralysing fear? I’d love to hear in comments below.
Read Katherine’s message. It might comfort you as much as it did for me.
Happy Sunday!
‘The root of this, of course, is fear: fear of not being equal to this new project; fear of making a fool of myself; fear of alienating the people who respect my work. You would think that this fear diminishes over time, but actually, it gets worse. The stakes are higher now than they used to be. There is further to fall.
It comforts me to think of this fear as a great unifier. It links my current self to the version of me who first sat down to write seriously as an adult, her head filled with ambition and shame. It links me to the new writers who sometimes comment on my page to say, I just don’t know how to make that leap. It is, I think, an expression of the importance we place on this work, which can seem so silly in a certain light, but which is actually deadly serious. It illuminates a vision of our future that is so precious that we can hardly bear to look at it.’
– @katherinemay_ Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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#AwarenessIsPower #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #IndiaKiPharmacy
Looking forward to speaking at the #PinkWarriors event in Dubai on October 19th
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A stellar cast of luminaries from diverse domains of literature is coming together on 28th October at Doon International School to grace the inaugural evening at DDLF 2023!
Join us to witness conversations with, Ms.Lisa Ray, acclaimed author and Actress;
The countdown has begun – get your free passes to the festival and reserve your spot. Link in bio Dehra Dun, India
Navratri begins today, with honouring Shaila Putri, one of the manifestations of Ma Durga. For a Bengali like me, the relationship with Durga is heightened during this auspicious time, culminating with Pujo. I am so proud and delighted with our current exhibition @theupsidespace #InSearchoftheDevi curated by a Bengali sister @sripeepul with well appreciated collaborative inputs by @bhavz15 @srilachatterjee @baromarket @latitude_28
The artworks are exquisite representations by master artists of the Devi and Shakti- the immutable feminine energy of the universe. These digital pieces are available to own, to bless your home and art collection or simply to enjoy the Devi in a brand new avatar for the digital age.
Blessings to one and all.
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Artwork: Saraswati, Lakshmi, Durga by Phad Artist Kalyan Joshi and his student Astha
The trio of Durga, Saraswati and Lakshmi. The Goddess of courage and strength – Durga, Goddess of knowledge – Saraswati and Goddess of wealth – Lakshmi.
The symbols of each one are clearly depicted, the lion and the 10 hands of Durga, the Lotus of Lakshmi and the Veena of Saraswati.
For 700 years, this one family from Bhilwara in Rajasthan, were the makers of “Phad” art. A Phad (literally, fold) was a mobile temple, between 15 and 30 ft long, a hand woven coarse cotton cloth that was starched and shone with moonstone, commissioned by a Bhopa, or priest. The story was always of Devnarayan or Pabuji, both folk deities. As the Bhopa narrated the story, singing it to a rapt audience who watched the cloth unfold, his wife the Bhopi, danced the tale. Master Artist Kalyan took over the mantle of his father who started a school to expose their art to a wider world. He uses his art as a tool to narrate anything of social significance and to adapt it to other iconic Indian styles, creating his own interpretation.
#digitaldevi #digitaldurga #duggadugga
Tagar Chitrakar, a Pattachitra artist from Medinipur, Bengal, carries forward her family’s Patua art tradition.
In the present day, Patua artists no longer create lengthy scrolls, and have instead opted for customization in terms of size and colour, while still preserving the integral accompanying songs.
Tagar’s work encompasses diverse narratives, spanning mythology, village life, global events, and pressing issues related to the environment and politics.
Her distinctive technique involves using paper backed with old saris, pioneering a contemporary approach with neutral-coloured paintings.
Her artwork ‘Goddess Kamolokamini’ which translates to ‘voluptuous Lotus,’ is the name employed here for Durga.
This folk artwork depicts the Goddess with her infant son Ganesh in her lap and two adult Ganesh figures on either side. Lotus flowers scattered throughout add a sense of purity to the joyful atmosphere of the painting.
The artist’s works are part of the exhibition ‘In Search of the Devi’ curated by Srimoyi Bhattacharya (@sreepeepul).
To learn more about traditional styles of painting, visit @theupsidespace and add these mesmerizing works of art to your collection.
