PinnedAn Experiment in tapping into Alternate Forms of WealthWhile initiating the Wellbeing Movement, we heard again and again from other movement builders — don’t fundraise from institutions; live with what you have; unleash other forms of capital. I was surprised when we received this advice, but my team and I decided to trust their wisdom as we initiated…Gift Economy7 min readGift Economy7 min read
Oct 30A Case Against StrivingA lot happened in the past six months — moving continents with my family, shifting houses and transitioning between jobs. The to-do lists were long and unending. Unforeseen externalities threw me into reactive, fight mode multiple times. This unfolded alongside the everyday responsibilities of parenting, work and household chores. Recognising…Wintering6 min readWintering6 min read
Mar 7Understanding Movements and their Relevance: Part 2In the first article of this series, I explained what movements are and their relevance. Movements shift the status quo in society by demanding something, defending something or changing the narrative. To quickly recap, a movement has: A diverse collective of people and organisations coming together as participants The shared…Ecosystem Building7 min readEcosystem Building7 min read
Feb 17Understanding Movements and their Relevance (Part 1)Many social and political movements emerge in the face of pressing crises. Some known examples are the Quit India Movement or Civil Rights Movement of the past and contemporary movements like Black Lives Matter or #MeToo. However, movements are not limited to those that arise in response to a crisis…Active Citizenship3 min readActive Citizenship3 min read
Jan 20Being a parent and being wellD turned one. While D’s progress has always been visible to us, we paused to reflect on our growth as parents. We are particularly proud of our progress. While we occasionally feel exhaustion in our bodies, our hearts feel full and harmonious. …Parenting3 min readParenting3 min read
Dec 28, 2022Reflections on 20222022 was a mixed bag of a year. Even though it has seen a cycle of lows and highs, I leave the year feeling wiser, kinder and more resilient. Unlike my other posts on wellbeing and weaving, this one is personal. I usually think about 3 learnings, practices, and feelings…Reflections7 min readReflections7 min read
Dec 23, 2022The Inner Well-being of Social Sector Professionals — Part 2In my previous article in the series, I spoke about the brewing crisis of well-being in Indian Social Sector Organisations based on my observations. I was also hopeful that many organisations have begun recognising their employees’ needs for well-being and are taking steps to respond to it. Today, I share…Well Being At Work9 min readWell Being At Work9 min read
Dec 6, 2022The Inner Wellbeing of Social Sector Professionals — Part 1“I am in awe of how you sustain your energy by attending all these events across the world while leading a whole team and its work in India. It is quite remarkable. What is the secret ingredient?” I asked. She said, “I’m dying doing this, and it is unsustainable. There’s…Wellbeing4 min readWellbeing4 min read
Sep 2, 2022Wellbeing Lessons from my 8-Month Old TeacherI am someone who works on enabling others on their well-being journeys full-time. Thanks to my team and extended communities, I am constantly exposed to multiple well-being perspectives and practices. However, I struggle to embody them always. I am only human, after all. On the other hand, I see my…Wellbeing3 min readWellbeing3 min read
Jul 24, 2022Three steps for Self-Compassionate livingMy partner and I started working full-time three months after our daughter was born. While we work, her grandmother and her nanny form a capable caregiving team. A couple of days ago, both of them fell sick and could not tend to her. …Self Compassion4 min readSelf Compassion4 min read
