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Healing and Spirituality

The Universe Within Us: From Darkness to Radiance

For the longest time, I held a vision β€” a desire to paint the silent, stunning dialogue between the soul and the cosmos. Finally, it found its voice on this canvas.

This artwork is more than colors or shapes.
It’s a whisper to the grieving heart. A call to those who feel lost, heavy, or too weary to take another step.
It’s a reminder that there’s beauty within you β€” as vast, radiant, and luminous as the universe.

As a Mudra Therapist, I often share that our body is a replica of the universe. What we hold inside β€” be it pain, peace, or potential β€” reflects outward. When we begin to heal, reflect, and realign within, our external reality transforms in response.

This painting is a celebration of that sacred alignment.

I could picture the skies in a place near the Himalayan range. Sometimes, thick clouds and rain hide the beauty. But we wait. Because we know β€” once the rain stops and the skies clear, magic happens.

We finally get that breathtaking glimpse we came for β€” the snow-capped peaks, the sparkling stars, the vast, open sky. That one clear moment makes all the waiting worth it.

Life is the same.
The grief. The chaos. The numbness. These are temporary clouds. If we sit with them, breathe through them, and gently honor their presence, our inner sky begins to clear too.

Healing is not a destination β€” it’s a homecoming to your own light.

So, if you’re feeling broken right now, pause. Breathe. Look within.
Like in the painting β€” the airplane doesn’t run from the dark; it moves toward the light. And that’s our path too.

Face your storms. Fly through them.
Because beyond the darkness… a new sun is always waiting to rise.

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Healing and Spirituality

Spiritual Growth: Not Just Upward, But Inward and Outward Too

Spirituality often begins not in peace, but in pain.

It’s in those moments of discomfort and challenge that something deeper awakens within you.

The resilience and perseverance to simply beβ€”despite the discomfortβ€”is the true starting point.

And a deeper shift begins when you start seeing opportunity within the pain, or the constraints life places on you.

“Spirituality deepens when wisdom emerges from resilience.” – Priyanka Murarka

You begin by gaining wisdom and slowly start using it in your day-to-day life.

The next step is learning to understand those who may not be where you are yet in their journey.

And then comes a deeper challengeβ€”translating your wisdom into a language they can relate to.

Because while you and they look at life through different lenses, true connection lies in helping them see the bigger picture through their own perspective.

“Spiritual growth is not just upward, but inwardβ€”and then a reflection of that inward journey outward.” – Priyanka Murarka

This is where I find myself right nowβ€”learning to meet others where they are.

That, I feel, is the real essence of growth.

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Healing and Spirituality Personal Triumph

Smile: Your secret Superpower

Smile is Underrated 😊
– By Priyanka Murarka

Have you ever noticed how easily we forget to smile, especially when life throws a curveball?

We often look for complex solutions to manage our emotions.
But what if I told you that one of the simplest, most magical tools is right under your noseβ€”quite literally?

Next time you’re upsetβ€”no matter what the reason or even in the worst-case scenarioβ€”try this simple practice:

  • Close your eyes
  • Consciously smile
  • Consciously observe the impact of that smile on your face, your mood, and your physical body

You’ll be amazed.
Your jaw relaxes, your breathing deepens, and a quiet warmth spreads across your being.
A smile softens the sharp edges of pain.
It’s like an inner sunshine that peeks through even on the cloudiest days.

I do this often.
It doesn’t mean I’m ignoring my emotionsβ€”
It means I’m choosing to meet them gently, with grace.

Smile is magical ✨
Smile is therapy πŸ’†β€β™€οΈ
Smile is enlightening 🌟
Smile is love and light πŸ’–βœ¨

And the best part?
It’s free, effortless, and always available.

So today, give yourself that gift.
Smileβ€”not for the world, but for you.

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Personal Triumph

Breaking Limits: One Rep at a Time

Lesson : Stop cribbing! It only adds to the pain and keeps you from seeing what you’re truly capable of. Gather yourself and keep pushing.


This morning, my coach asked me to do bicep curls with 5 kg weights. I’d only used 2 kg before, so I double-checked β€” β€œDid you say 5 kg😭?”

He confirmed, and I began… cribbing through every rep. My arms screamed, and it felt like my elbows would snap.


After a few reps, he snapped at me: “Either switch back to 2 kg or do 5 kg without a single crib.” That hit me hard. I had a choiceβ€”to give up or try. I chose the second.


I connected with my upper arm, fore arm and then whole body and told myself, “We do this together as a team work irrespective of outcome”.
Somehow, I pushed through. Finished 3 sets of 10 reps, with enormous pain but proud.


And I noticed something:
When I stopped cribbing and focused with a positive mindset, the reps actually felt a bit better. The pain was still thereβ€”but more bearable.


Outcome: I didn’t just lift 5 kgβ€”I lifted my mindset.


Deeply grateful to my coach β€” not just for pushing me physically, but for rewiring my inner dialogue. πŸ™

For those who say they’ve never met Hitler (kharus old-school type) – clearly, you’ve never trained with mine πŸ˜…


And honestly, every week of workout feels like a milestone. It’s not just my body moving β€” it’s my mind being trained. This journey has made me realize that the body is just the medium… it’s all mind work. πŸ§ 

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Personal Triumph

A Journey Back to Her Embrace

Some journeys change something deep inside youβ€”without warning, without effort. My recent trip to Sikkim was one such journey.

As I was approaching my destination, something unexpected caught my attention. On the way, I saw a monkey gently cradling its baby, much like how a kangaroo holds its little one in her pouch. That tender moment struck me deeplyβ€”it reminded me of my mother’s love. The kind of love that stays with you, even in silence. That one scene held more warmth and emotion than words can express.

Soon after, just as I was about to reach the hotel, I looked upβ€”and there it was: a sunset over the Himalayan mountains. Golden hues spilling over snow-kissed peaks, stillness all around, and in that moment… something within me shifted. My heart felt full. Tears began to roll down my cheeks without any explanation. It was overwhelming, humbling, and deeply moving. I whispered to myself, this is where I belong. I would give up everything for this stillnessβ€”for this feeling of home.

A Moment Beyond Words

Honestly, what I’ve written here might be just 0.1% of what I truly felt. No words could fully contain what I experienced. Sometimes I wonder if I’ll ever be able to fully express itβ€”and I’ve made peace with that. Because I know I’m blessed to have lived it.

And maybe… some things are meant to be felt, not described.

The Real Journey

This wasn’t a trip I planned for leisureβ€”it was a break I desperately needed. For the longest time, I had been yearning to escape.
From my home.
From people.
From responsibilities.
From everything.

It felt like I had been carrying too much for too longβ€”and I just wanted to run.

But the haunting didn’t stop with the change of place. The thoughts, the people, the pain… they followed me. And then, somewhere between those winding roads and quiet moments, I realized: I wasn’t running from themβ€”I was running from myself.

That realization changed everything.

The Himalayas didn’t just offer peace; they mirrored my chaos. And in their vast silence, I began to hear myself again. That moment of deep emotional release, standing before the mountains, was more than just aweβ€”it was cleansing. A beginning. A homecoming.

It felt like Mother Nature held me the way my mother once didβ€”with quiet strength and unconditional love.

The stillness around me somehow reached the noise inside me. And then, emotion welled up in my eyesβ€”quiet, unstoppable, and deep.

In that moment, I remembered something I hadn’t felt for long.

Whenever life overwhelmed me, I would quietly place my head in my mother’s lap.
No words were spoken. Just her hand gently stroking my hair.
Tears would flow… and in that silence, I always feltβ€”

This is the safest, purest, and most peaceful place in the Universe β€” I felt my higher self. I felt grounded, I felt whole. I felt a deep sense of belonging, warmth, and divine love.

That day in the Himalayas… it felt just like that.
Like I was once again resting in her lap.
It wasn’t just the mountains. It was Mother Nature. It was my mother.
It was something beyond wordsβ€”like the universe held me in the very same way she once did.

And for the first time in a long time…
I wasn’t alone.

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Personal Triumph

Inner ripples of outer perception

Another realization that’s been quietly unfolding within me for the past few months…

Every time I try to see or feel something far away β€” whether it’s a distant vision, a future possibility, or even just imagining something right in front of me β€” I notice something interesting.

I don’t actually feel it “outside” of me.
I feel it within me.

Even when my mind reaches outward, my experience pulls me inward.

And that’s when it struck me β€” whether we think or feel something beautiful or something painful,
it impacts us internally.

Our inner world is where all experiences, even the “external” ones, are processed, lived, and held.

So, in a way…
The outer is just a mirror.
The real ripple is always within.

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Personal Triumph

Read to Rise: The Silent Power of Words

Reading, for me, is a form of manifestation. You can buy the best books in the world, stack them on your shelf, and admire their coversβ€”but the real magic lies in reading them, understanding their message, and most importantly, implementing what you learn. Especially when it comes to non-fiction, the goal shouldn’t be to chase numbersβ€”how many books you read in a yearβ€”but to allow each book to transform you.

I believe reading is the best companion one can ever have. It offers immense wisdom and, at times, can be a complete life-changer. Through books, we access the perspectives of people who have spent their entire lives learning, reflecting, and growing. It’s a giftβ€”a silent dialogue with the greatest minds, spiritual masters, and changemakers from all walks of life.

To me, reading is therapy. It’s a sacred practice. It’s healing.

There was a time I never thought I’d read anything beyond my academic or professional books. But consciously, I chose to start reading. And that choice has truly shaped the path ahead. I realized that this is my way forwardβ€”towards growth, awareness, and transformation.

Each book feels like a blessingβ€”curated wisdom from countless souls across the globe. I always recommend Atomic Habits to anyone beginning their reading journey. It’s a great place to start developing the habit of readingβ€”at any age, any stage of life.

Reading is a blessing in disguise. It can become your best buddy, your deepest companion. One who listens, who speaks, who guides. So if there’s one gentle nudge I can offerβ€”it’s this: invite reading into your life. Not as a task, but as a quiet companion. Let it whisper truths, stir questions, and awaken parts of you long forgotten. One page at a time, it might just help you come home to yourself.

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Quotes

Silence Is the Most Powerful Response to a Fool

In both my personal and professional life, I’ve learned that not every disagreement is worth my energy. Engaging in pointless arguments often leads us away from our goals 🎯 and detracts from our peace of mind. πŸ§˜β€β™€οΈ

Choosing silence doesn’t mean conceding; it’s a powerful form of self-control and wisdom. πŸ’ͺ✨ When faced with foolishness, I’ve found that stepping back and allowing it to reveal itself speaks volumes more than any argument could. πŸ“£

This practice has not only helped me maintain my focus πŸ” but also fostered a deeper sense of inner strength. 🌿 Let’s remember to preserve our energy for what truly matters. πŸŒˆπŸ’–

How do you handle disagreements in your life? I’d love to hear your experiences and insights! πŸ’¬πŸ‘‡

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Criticism: The Unexpected Fuel for Growth

πŸ’₯ Criticism. It can sting, challenge, and even frustrate us. But here’s a secret: it’s often the very force that fuels our most powerful growth. πŸ”₯πŸš€

Criticism: The Catalyst for Growth

Critics push us in ways that are uncomfortable, but that’s precisely where the magic happens. 🌟

They unknowingly nudge us to:

  • Dig deeper into our skills and ideas πŸ”
  • Work harder to refine our craft πŸ’ͺ
  • Exceed even our own expectations as we rise above self-doubt πŸ†

πŸ”¬ Research shows that facing negative feedback activates our growth mindset, helping us become more resilient, learn faster, and develop the persistence needed for success. 🧠✨

Shifting Perspectives: From Noise to Motivation

At first, critics may seem like the loudest voices in the room. 🎀 But as we progress and achieve our goals, those voices fade into the background, overshadowed by our sense of accomplishment. 🎯

The key? Perspective. πŸ”‘

Once we reach new heights, past criticisms seem insignificant compared to the fulfillment of having pushed through adversity. πŸ…βœ¨

Turning Challenges into Gratitude

πŸ‘‰ When I reflect on tough moments, I don’t allow resentment to take root. Instead, I feel profoundly grateful. πŸ’– πŸ‘‰ Without doubts and challenges, would I have pushed myself this far? πŸ€”

Would I have developed the resilience and determination that now drive my success? πŸ’₯

Sometimes, I even reach out to those who criticized me in the past to express gratitudeβ€”not for the criticism itself, but for how it spurred me to grow. πŸ™Œ

Embrace Criticism as Fuel for Your Journey

  • Next time you face criticism, don’t let it discourage you. Let it ignite a fire within you. πŸ”₯
  • Use it to drive your passion, sharpen your skills, and stay on course. πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ’¨
  • Trust the process, and know that someday you’ll look backβ€”not with anger, but with gratitude for how it shaped you into the person you are today. πŸŒ±πŸ’«

Criticism isn’t the enemy. It’s the unexpected mentor that challenges you to be better, stronger, and more determined than you ever thought possible. πŸ’‘

“Critics ignite the fire within, pushing us to become our best selves.” β€” Priyanka Murarka πŸ”₯✨

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Mudra Therapy

Relief from Pain, Muscle Spasms, and Numbness with Mudra

Are you experiencing pain, muscle spasms, or numbness? If you’re seeking natural ways to alleviate these discomforts without relying on medications, Shoonya Vayu Mudra could be the answer! πŸ’ŠπŸ’ͺ✨

Having personally found great relief from these issues through this powerful mudra, I want to share the steps so you can try it for yourself.

How to Practice Shoonya Vayu Mudra:

πŸ”΅ Gently touch the tips of your index and middle finger and ring finger at the base of your thumb.
🟠 While holding this mudra in both hands, practice deep, calming breaths for 10-15 minutes. Aim for three sessions a day for maximum benefit.
🟒 Consistent practice can not only help alleviate pain, spasms, and numbness but may also reduce discomfort caused by medication side effects.

⚠️ Important Tip: Avoid practicing immediately after meals to ensure optimal results.

Why Shoonya Vayu Mudra?

This simple yet powerful practice can help bring balance to your body, offering a natural way to reduce discomfort. If you’re tired of relying on medications or just want to explore holistic alternatives, give it a try! πŸ’¬