Lakshmi Iyer's Blog, page 20
March 29, 2021
The In-Between Space
The pandemic and by association, the seclusion, has afforded me a lot of time to think. I think a lot most days. It is my default setting. I am either reflecting on the past or planning for the future. My thoughts almost always revolve around family or the future me. It is, but natural that … Continue reading The In-Between Space →
March 19, 2021
Panel Discussion: The Pen is Mightier!
Join the Global Indian Professional Network on April 4th at 4:00PM EST for our South Asian Women’s Leadership roundtable. Our April roundtable’s focus is on writing to change the narrative of our South Asian Communities! We have a line-up of phenomenal women writers who will share their stories and writing journeys! Register for this webinar: … Continue reading Panel Discussion: The Pen is Mightier! →
A Fresh Start
The weekend brings with it the Spring Equinox. It is that time of the year when the warmth returns in the Northern Hemisphere and the days start to length. The bare trees bud and the grass sprouts. It is the beginning of the thaw from the deep winter. I am excited at the prospect of … Continue reading A Fresh Start →
March 5, 2021
On Being A Woman And Womanhood
I sit next to my mother. She is laughing as she tells me that my sister says things very similar to the things I say. I laugh with her, commiserating on the joys of being a mother, wife, daughter and donning all of these womanly roles in our lives. It is just one of the … Continue reading On Being A Woman And Womanhood →
March 4, 2021
6 Children’s Books by South Asian Authors you Need in your Bookshelf
As a parent of a 2-year-old and a 6-year-old, I survey my children’s bookshelf and see a collection of books by South Asian authors for our children. — Read on browngirlmagazine.com/2021/03/6-child...
February 26, 2021
COVID-19 Diaries: A Rough Week
It’s Friday evening at last. I should be feeling relieved, looking forward to a break from the treadmill that this week has been. Yet, I am back in my study after prying apart tweens going at each others’ throats over an eraser. I had to assuage adults whose tempers were flaring because of being cooped … Continue reading COVID-19 Diaries: A Rough Week →
February 19, 2021
Defining Success: Yet
I was logged in to work, early for a Friday morning that is, when Laddu, also logged into her school iPad in the same room, walked up to me. Her face was serious. I removed my ear phones and gave her my full attention preparing myself to send a note to her teacher whatever the … Continue reading Defining Success: Yet →
February 16, 2021
Mindfulness
I look at the app on my phone right after I am done walking for the day. It tracks a multitude of things like sleep, exercise and mood. Occasionally there is a challenge of sorts. The latest one is mindfulness. Each day, it asks me if I have been mindful. I answer in the affirmative. … Continue reading Mindfulness →
February 13, 2021
Featuring: Varsha Creative Studio
Today’s post is a departure from my usual posts. My niece Varsha, all of fifteen years is a budding entrepreneur and I have been watching her grow and come into her own. Obviously, as an aunt I am biased and I am proud of this child. I asked her if she would like to share … Continue reading Featuring: Varsha Creative Studio →
February 10, 2021
Jaded, Faded.
Laddu was at her school desk painstakingly taping Dum-Dum pops to her dinosaur sticker valentine cards. She was excited. It is all she has been talking about this week. Today, when she is back home, she will bring with her a box full of valentine cards, an assortment of stickers, candy and, adorable handwritten notes … Continue reading Jaded, Faded. →
