Kiran Joshi

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...

A foggy, misty morning enveloped the Bay Area as I drove to work. This was a familiar route I’ve traveled countless times, and I knew...

On the battle field of Kurukeshtra in Mahabharata, Krishna tells Arjuna to “Be in the world, but not be of it”. I often ponder what this...

I value many things: my appearance, possessions, my career, my family, friends, and even the planet itself. All of these hold...

It was a busy Saturday afternoon when Clara received an invitation to an informal gathering at her friend Sarah’s house. A casual...

For the past year, I have immersed myself in the practice of Nichiren Buddhism, engaging with its chant and silent prayers. During the...

Reaching my 60th birthday has led me to a period of profound introspection. As I reflect on the fact that three-quarters or more of my...

During my morning stroll, I couldn’t help but think of Cher’s song “If I Could Turn Back Time.” This reflection came to me as I watched...

If you have been around older people in East Asian communities, you may hear someone say that nirvana, or enlightenment, is not possible...