Meliorist

When you talk of conscious living one thinks of hippies, treehuggers, yoga, vegan, etc. kind of a lifestyle. We see many bloggers talking about conscious living, approaching a healthy lifestyle for a better life and environment, but it is way more than just ‘changing’ your habits! Living consciously is a decision you make every moment. Every moment, every word you utter, every action, every breath you take has tremendous power. When you put consciousness to all, you experience this power. It is about putting your mind into your habits. More than mindful habits, it is about knowing what you are consuming or using, and the effects it has on your life and surroundings. We are already living consciously, we just have to elevate this experience by being aware.

This is where Yoga comes into picture!

What do you think of when the word ’yoga’ comes to your mind? Crazy difficult poses? Flexibility? Here’s the thing. While you may feel humbly victorious after you crack a difficult pose, yoga is not only about mastering the form!

I once asked a friend to join me for a yoga session to which (humbly denying) she replied that she found yoga to be slow, not knowing that she was right in a way! Yoga is about learning to slow down. Pausing. Finding ease. Letting go. Breathing slowly and deeply, experiencing every moment of your life. It is basically, being aware of your body, what’s within you and around you. It is about adding mindfulness to your life. Loving yourself and feeling compassionate

Apart for being known for improving balance, strength, energy levels and treating several physical ailments, it is also an excellent solution for mental health disorders like anxiety and depression.

About asanas, they will be different for each one of us. While some take longer to master, some may do it with ease. But while we do so, do not forget the pain and frustration one goes through to perfect the pose. Like life, we all have our own experiences, our pasts, heartbreaks. We will take our own time to heal through but our journey will be different. Hence, there is no point in comparing yourself to others or simply (mindlessly) following what people do. Respect people, for we see the smiles they put on their faces but don’t see the struggles in their healing.

Calming, restorative and refreshing, yoga not only brings tranquility to your life but also clarity. It is about creating a sense of harmony between your mind and body. Yoga teaches you to focus on your breath and be in this very moment so you are connected to the ‘now’!

For all those who think yoga is slow and boring, may I politely suggest you give it a try! Don’t wait for a reason to make it a part of your life. Listed below are a few excuses to try it.

PS: It could change your life!

XO

Kimaya

There is a lot to tell but I don’t want to write too much and have you guys quit reading halfway. I will keep it simple! This is just a small introduction to my blog and how I moved from banking to realising my multipotentiality.

I prefer not to define myself with a job profile or my passion for things. We are so consumed with the idea of our profession define who we are that we forget who we are outside our profession! Is it worth it? Is it even true? Are we not more than the tags and the perceptions of us?

I am 31. Born and brought up in Mumbai.

After 6 years of working in the banking industry, I had started to accept that I was indeed living someone else’s dream. I worked hard for the position, hefty salary and random bonuses. What seemed fulfilling and comfortable soon started to prick. I often found myself staring out of the window, thinking of the things I wanted to do in life, the better life I saw myself live! Thinking about my camera, my dance lessons, designing, collaborations, was all I did in my free time. I had to do something to make it happen, since the visualisation was already done. I decided, if I didn’t pay heed to wandering thoughts of my passions, I would find myself in the same place staring out at the barely open skies of the concrete jungle, thinking ‘what if I had tried?' !

I’ve never been an exceptional writer, actress, or a dancer, but when I picked up a camera for the first time, photography opened a door to the perfect place for me to express my creative side. For me, capturing still shots and videos are both amazing ways to tell a story and freeze a beautiful moment in time, in a way that can be revisited over and over again. It’s almost magical!

I remember having this conversation with a close member of my family and I was told, that my passion alone was not financially dependable and that everybody worked along their jobs to achieve their goals. I tried that as well. So, weekends were my saving grace. I didn’t feel as caught up in the job as before. I gave all the free time I could to photography and began volunteering for causes close to my heart. But gradually, my free spirited tattooed self, was yearning to break free from that desk. Multipotentiality is not a new found phenomenon, but I was ignorant about it. Sometimes you feel highly creative; when some days you feel demotivated. The idea is to embrace the moment and note all creative ideas. Then rework the list to see which ones you can pursue. Little piece of advice, you may want to pursue many (or all) projects but realistically you know that's not possible. So you do what you do best out of those. This was my daily exercise! I would feel grumpy and anxious if I didn't do any creative work but I knew I would feel better as soon as I found some. Hopping banks and changing profiles didn’t do any good. There was so much to do and I decided I’d rather fail 10 times doing what I love than pursue something that is diminishing the essence of my being! And of course, heartbreaks; they are the best motivators of all time! I felt more lost than I was when I was at the job but it worked like a propeller! Family, yoga and good food kept me sane.This time I got myself back into my art, instead of another banking job! I had time for myself and things I love. I started making more conscious decisions for a better lifestyle. The next thing I wanted to do is share my experiences with people, while hoping to have a positive impact on their lives. This blog is a humble attempt to put my God gifted multipotentiality into a platform, as an outlet for my creative euphoria and sustainability awareness.

Somehow, when you do what you love, you find your path naturally. You attract like minded people. You meet your tribe, you feel content more often and find people who love you for being you! You must understand yourself. You must find out what are you good at. To be what you want to be you must follow your heart and do what you do the best!

XO

Kimaya