Imitation is the sincerest of flattery
We create our identity from 2 sources. One that comes from within; based on our beliefs, insecurities, our genetic structure and the...
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Things to keep in mind if you're travelling to Sri Lanka in 2022
Given that travel restrictions are easing, you or someone you know might consider visiting Sri Lanka for business, to see family who...
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A Trip to Strengthen Your Roots - Why you should visit North Sri Lanka
There’s a quote that I see often that says “Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow.” But what if there were parts of you within,...
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An Introduction To The 7 Chakras
If you’re a follower of Yoga practices or have read about it, the concept of chakras is probably one that you’re familiar with. But for...
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10 Lessons I learnt in the past year
Every year, as September begins, I like to spend some time reflecting on the lessons the year has taught me so far. Some quiet...
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Loosen up your fist, just a little
When a situation doesn’t pan out the way we want to, our only way to avoid hurting our health would be to let go of the outcome.
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Turning Sarees into Fast Fashion – Urban Silks
If there’s one thing that we will never have enough of – it would be sarees! Ok fine, I’ll speak for myself. But here’s highlighting one...
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The best advice I received
Before I get into this topic, let’s look at what advice really means. According to the Cambridge Dictionary (because it just sounds cool...
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Where does my motivation come from?
After the success of Palm Roots in 2019, I recall being asked who I’d like to thank for being the most positive and supportive person...
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Give yourself that pep talk you need
Let’s be real - with the way things are in the world, we could all do with a pep talk right? I’m writing this post because I know I...
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Living life on your own terms
When was the last time you woke up feeling a sense of peace? If that was you today, give yourself a pat on the back. If it wasn’t, you’re...
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Behind The Scenes of a Designer
I’ve always believed in the importance of supporting Thamizh businesses that prioritize passion over profit and triumph through tough...
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Are we afraid of being happy?
Have you ever experienced something so fulfilling yet had an underlying thought of being afraid of being too happy assuming that...
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Ancient Tamil Medicinal practices to cure COVID-19?
There are two ancient medical systems that originated from India. Ayurveda and Siddha. Siddha is the ancient, traditional medical system...
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The root cause of our fear-based mentality
For a majority of us, our parents were born and raised in a country or an environment that differs from where we currently live. And in...
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Seeing the world through the eyes of a child - The effects of body shaming
I’m sure your first impression of this article was “wait, what?!” because just like most people, you probably thought I had it easy being...
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Perks of being an outcast
I’ve spent most of my life feeling like an outcast. Contradictory to knowing many, I don’t feel like I fit into a particular clique and...
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Your happiness lies in your childhood interests
Who were you as a child? In one of her interviews, I recall therapist Marissa Peer saying that the best way to figure out what you’re...
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You are who you've been looking for
We look in the mirror at least twice everyday. Do you smile at your reflection? Or does your reflection constantly remind you of your flaws
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Strengthening Our Roots in Farming
We would lose the value of celebrating Pongal when the people we celebrate are continuing to suffer on a daily basis.
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