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From a thought to a Reality

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The Turning Point: When Life Pushed Me to Take Charge In 2018, my life took an unexpected turn. My husband, Richie, fell ill, and despite multiple consultations, there was no diagnosis for his health challenge. As days turned into months, his condition remained unchanged, leaving me anxious, helpless, and uncertain about my future and my childrens future. One evening, Richie said something that shook me to my core: "Nandita, you need to take charge of our finances and the children." At that moment, I felt lost—I had no direction, no plan, and no idea how to do it. My identity had always been centered around my art and family, but this was different. It was a call to step up, find my purpose, and create financial stability. The Thought That Refused to Leave Me Fast forward to 2021, when India was hit by the pandemic. Life as we knew it came to a standstill. My husband still struggling with his health issues also hit by Covid was admitted to hospital, but he...
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This too Shall pass.

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This year has been challenging for the art world and myself as an artist. At first, we all were under the impression that this pandemic will be over quickly but we soon realised it is not going be so. The uncertainty of the past 12 months has been something that every individual was forced to adapt to and it was also a learning experience at the same time.  Living in India, we are so used to having house help to do all our mundane daily chores, which we take so much for granted. During the lockdown, all helpers were banned entering the society complex and we were forced  to take up these jobs head on.  With mixing colored clothes with whites while doing laundry and everyone looking like 'work of art'  by me, the next day, to cooking and burning food and making all different creatively carved chappatis to turning into professional chefs ultimately, brought us so much gratitude towards our helpers and service providers and made us realise, every small help ...
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The Mango Tree Legacy

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Echoes of Generations: The Mango tree legacy In the heart of Jaipur city, was my paternal house a huge mansion which we used to  call ' Brij Kuteer' after my Great grandfather's  Brij Mohan's name. Within the centre of my paternal home, was a magnificent mango tree which I proudly used to  call mine. Its branches stretched wide heavy with bearing fruits, its leaves whispered secrets in the wind, and beneath its shade, a tale of unity, love, and inspiration unfolded. In the warmth of a summer afternoon sometime in 1970s, the house brimmed with joyous laughter, the playful symphony of cousins, aunts, and uncles visiting during the cherished summer holidays. Our abode featured a grand courtyard at its core, encircled by numerous rooms, kitchens, and dining areas. Amidst this bustling haven, my mother tirelessly crafted meals to satiate the hunger of us rambunctious children. But it was the evenings that held a unique charm. The entire family gathered in the fre...
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Healing by most powerful Hawaiian Prayer Ho oponopono and Life Force Energy of Reiki

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H o'oponopono? Have you ever heard of a Hawaiian prayer Ho'oponopono ?  It all started with therapist Dr. Ihaleakala Hew Len, along with what some people might call a miracle. Dr. Len is said to have miraculously aided patients with their recovery using the unique therapeutic method of Ho'oponopono Ever found yourself in need of a miracle? Some harmony? Inner peace?  Ho'oponopono, pronounced HO-oh-Po-no-Po-no, could be just what you need! Dr. Len is said to have moved through the wards repeating the simple  Ho oponopono mantra, healing the patients from within himself.  “I’m sorry, please forgive me, thank you, I love you.” How can this be? How can healing ourselves heal others in turn? How can what we do internally affect everything externally? Everything around us?  It’s key to know that in Ho'oponopono there is no “around us”, everything that happens to us in fact happens within our minds. That’s right, whatever you s...
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Mindful Art of Healing- using Art as a tool

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Mindful Art for Healing and Life Transformation Certification Course

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Expressing feelings on canvas or paper when words fail using 'Mindful Art for Healing'! Course Curated by  Artist and Mindcoach Nandita Richie What is 'Mindful Art for Healing ' 1) ' Mindful Art for Healing ' is a Therapeutic Art Course, which has been created for people who are interested in therapeutic Art and the creativity , either for self exploration and healing or for the purpose of working with other people to help support them in  self expression through Art, can improve our physical and mental health, as well as our emotional well being. * It helps us to manage our feelings in a new positive way. * Can give us the confidence to address and resolve issues from the past and present. * Increase self esteem and develop a greater self awareness. * Creating Art provides an outlet to express yourself freely, which will encourage and promote a healthier , happier life. * You don't need previous experience, and the course is suitable for everyone . Do y...
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Mindfulness practices.

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What exactly is Mindfullness?? How do we become more Mindful?? How does being Mindful benefit us?  These are the questions asked by everyone as not many understand the importance of being Mindful! Recently I was invited as a Panelist by Club  'Have your Say' to speak on this topic, since I have been working on my Mindfulness, through my Art practices, and also been launching my own workshops and programs to teach the people around how to be a better and more productive human being by practicing Mindfulness. As I delved deeper into the subject I came across many practices for Mindfulness involving not just  Art, but Dance, Music, playing any instrument. Even eating, washing dishes, embroidery and much more can be mindful activities.Any activity you do while being present in the moment, helps you achieve mindfulness.  I realised that this concept is actually a very ancient practice which our Rishis Munnis have been doing since eternity!!  I...
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