When nothing else works, I walk around my neighbourhood and just be. No striving to be positive or wallowing in pain. Sometimes I go for a walk and consciously choose to look around me whilst doing so. More specifically I look at nature. I’m a nature watcher. I love observing the change of nature in …
We think we have all the time in the world. In reality, we only have this moment. So, I am choosing to express my gratitude now. I am dedicating this piece to my twin brother as a birthday gift. Siblings are precious gifts, and I am blessed to do this thing called life with you. …
“Only selfish people commit suicide” Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Every year organisations and communities around the world come together to raise awareness of how we can create a world where fewer people die by suicide. This year the international theme is ‘Creating Hope Through Action’ Why is there such an undercurrent of taboo …
Beyond excited to share that AWMB has partnered with WHOA to bring into fruition a history in the making trip of a group of ALL South Asian women trekking Mount Kilimanjaro in August 2022….starting a year today! We are counting down! Climbing one of the seven summits is no small feat, especially when you’re on …
“As women, we know that we must always find ways to change the process because the present institutions want to hold on to power and keep the status quo.” ~ Bella Abzug I have two younger siblings, both are women. There is a three year age gap, between me and my middle sister and twelve …
Many reading this may be familiar with the partition of India and Pakistan in the year 1947, following the end of the 200 year British Raj (Rule). Many may not be as familiar with the devastation and tragedy which impacted the people of India, leading up to India’s Independence on the 15th of August, 1947. …
On Wednesday 28th July we were informed that one of our West Midlands Inspire Sisters, Amardeep Kaur Mann passed away on Monday 26th July due to Sepsis. Amardeep leaves behind her two young children.We are shocked and deeply saddened at the sudden passing of this beautiful young mum who was part of our sisterhood. Our …
My understanding of therapy was that it was for people who have no one to really talk to, people who have no real friends, or no real confidence to express themselves…. So why would I need therapy as I have good friends and the confidence to speak? Therapy for me was a waste of time, …
Now what would you say if I told, you I had a magic box and in there was the secret to inner peace and happiness? Well, I’m sure you’d eagerly relieve me of that box. Who wouldn’t want to know the secret to happiness, peace and joy?! So, picture this. You now have this box …
In Sikhi, we have the concept of ‘Sangat’. The word itself is a Sikh term with its origins in the Sanskrit word ‘sangh’, which means company, fellowship and association. In Sikhi we believe that your spiritual journey is enlightened by keeping company with like-minded individuals. The same translates to the business world. If you want …