Kiran Joshi

Recently, I watched the documentary My Octopus Teacher . As its story unfolded, I was carried by a tide of emotions—gentle waves of warmth for the filmmaker’s tender heart, gratitude for his reverence toward life, and awe at his ability to simply witness without disturbing nature’s rhythm.   The octopus herself—delicate yet fiercely intelligent—became a luminous guide, even beyond her passing. In her grace, I saw the truth that wisdom is not bound to the human mind. Her fluid

The Hummingbird and the Pot of Plenty In the shade of our backyard orange tree hangs a small hummingbird feeder. Each day, delicate wings...

Let the scale tip in your favor—not through accumulation, but through stillness, gratitude, and grace. Living in Silicon Valley, we are...

Sit and Know You are Sitting. Do you ever have those days where nothing feels right—where every step seems to meet resistance and even...

We’ve likely heard the Japanese word Satori —a sudden moment of deep insight or awakening. In Zen Buddhism, this experience is seen as a...

A young disciple, weighed down by sorrow, came to his master one evening, eyes filled with tears and voice trembling. “Master,” he said,...

As our beloved puppy lay in the final moments of life, his breath became strained, labored—a raw and silent testament to how vital, how...

A sage once spoke, with wisdom clear: "Death is beside us, always near. And yet we live as though our name Is not inscribed in fate the...

There was a time—not too long ago—when I would sit in quiet moments, eyes closed, repeating silently to myself: “I am a peaceful soul. I...

Checking the stock market too often can feel like riding an emotional rollercoaster — a ride that tugs at our inner peace. When the...

The rain has been falling steadily for a couple of days, and as I listen to it, I realize I never noticed the sounds it makes before. The...

The song "You Can't Rush Your Healing"  by Trevor Hall, particularly the lyric, “Darkness has its teachings,” touches me deeply in the...

Messy house, weeds grow in the front yard, A soul sleeps on the roadside with few belongings—Perspective shifts, peace.   Aching leg, I...

Imagine this: the final moments of your life. Your entire journey flashes before your eyes, and in those fleeting seconds, you may...

We teach others what we need to learn. We pour ourselves into our jobs with passion, but they can also become the greatest sources of...

Are we done yet, I ask with weary breath— Striving for so many firsts, but did they bring true happiness? No, I’m tired, exhausted by the...

Woke up on the wrong side of the bed After a moment of peace, same old beaten thoughts took over. Opened the window shade The Bird of...

As we say goodbye to 2024, I reflect on social media, consumerism, and the spiritual journey.   In late 2023, I created an Instagram...

What  do you do when fortune smiles upon you? Do you celebrate with humility and gratitude, sharing your joy with others, or do you revel...

“Subject to decay are all conditioned things, Awaken with heedfulness” – Buddha’s last words   So, what decays: "I, Me, Mine"  – ego’s...