British author, speaker, and spiritual teacher Jeff Foster, known for his work on mindfulness, self-acceptance, and inner peace, is our author of the week. His quote invites us to reconsider our understanding of healing and wholeness. Rather than viewing healing as a process of fixing or mending something damaged within us, Foster suggests that true healing lies in rediscovering the intrinsic wholeness we already possess. By focusing on reconnecting with this unbroken essence, we shift from trying to “fix” ourselves to embracing a compassionate awareness of our own inherent completeness. The journey of true healing, according to Foster, is not about erasing pain or past trauma but about recognising that we can still experience peace, love, and self-acceptance despite it. This perspective helps us move away from the self-critical tendencies that can keep us stuck in cycles of shame or guilt. Instead of focusing on what needs “fixing,” we’re encouraged to approach ourselves with kindness and a sense of gratitude for our resilience. In this way, healing becomes a process of acceptance, allowing us to witness our strengths and embrace ourselves as we are.

Namaskaras from Bengaluru! We returned back to Bangalore early this week, and since then both GG & I have been sick with a cold and a bad cough. BB & S joined us a couple of days back, and we will be here for slightly over a week before we go back home.

The next week promises to be one filled with eating and shopping to our heart’s content as well as spending time with my mum and dad. I can’t wait to see what happens this week.

That’s all from me this week. Stay positive and keep smiling 🙂