by Kajal Dhabalia | March 25, 2020 |
Dear Friends, It’s amazing how much can change in a week. To be uprooted from our usual daily routines into a whole new reality, while feeling a constant anxiety over the pandemic and if it’s affected you and your loved ones…. is traumatic. All of this my friend,...
by Kajal Dhabalia | March 18, 2020 |
Now’s the time to stop & listen On Monday night I read the following words by Sarah Jenks on an Instagram: “There’s something big happening here. My body is activated, like it’s going through an upgrade. I’m having intense dreams, extreme energy and very...
by Kajal Dhabalia | March 11, 2020 |
THE SUPER POWERS of TURMERIC Turmeric powder is an ancient and beloved spice in Indian cooking…it’s used in curries, dals, rice…and even milk. As an artist and foodie, I find the golden hue that turmeric provides so beautiful. This lovely spice is not just...
by Kajal Dhabalia | February 20, 2020 |
Tapping Into the Divine Traveling to India this winter was filled with so many things, but calm and restful, like usual, was not a part of the equation. My time at the ashram felt more fast paced and chaotic than ever—more like everyday life that I wrote about last...
by Kajal Dhabalia | February 14, 2020 |
Feeling a Lot of Feelings… Despite having an awesome trip to India that definitely altered me for the best—coming back home and stepping back into my daily routine has ALMOST felt like I’m picking up feeling where I left off at the end of December….chaotic,...
by Kajal Dhabalia | December 18, 2019 |
Hello Friends, I’m wrapping up things in my studio this week and then putting on my traveling boots :). Next week I’m heading to India for a few weeks with my husband. We’ll be attending a meditation retreat and a special fire ceremony at my favorite ashram along the...
by Kajal Dhabalia | December 11, 2019 |
With the holiday season in full swing and most people being at the height of busy-ness, I thought it’d be helpful to share some quick tips and ideas on how to tuck in self-care through out the week this holiday season. If I’ve learned anything over...
by Kajal Dhabalia | November 21, 2019 |
My mom and I loved holiday baking together. Some years we focused on pie, some years on sweet loaf breads….but cookies were always a must. A few years ago my mom and I made some of these delights….she showed me how to even make a fancy version of them with center cut...
by Kajal Dhabalia | November 14, 2019 |
Surviving the “Season of Firsts” As I continue down my journey of grief, I’ve now started what my wise friend Lee calls, the “season of firsts”. In October I experienced my first Diwali without my mom…soon I’ll also experience...