When Being Real Becomes a Rare Art

In this final episode of the year, Seema explores the ancient Sanskrit wisdom of Neti Neti — “not this, not this” — a gentle practice of peeling away labels, roles, and fears to reach the quiet truth beneath it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Seema explores Hygge—the Danish word for quiet comfort—through a simple moment inside a small Mumbai juice shop. A tired day, a familiar juice, a tiny act of kindness… and suddenly, calm returns.A soft reminder that comfort doesn’t need candles or aesthetics—it lives in everyday moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a world full of noise, we explore the quiet power of being witnessed, understood, and truly heard. This episode isn’t about perfect answers—just meaningful presence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode unpacks Pichutan, a beautiful word for the soft tug you feel when someone you love moves away. Through a touching river story, Seema reminds us that missing someone isn’t sadness — it’s love stretched across time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode of A Little Zen, A Little Mess, Seema explores why our brains love to imagine the absolute worst — and how that ancient survival instinct shows up in our everyday worries today. From unread messages to vague work emails, we often mistake safety for certainty. But what if we could rewrite that mental script? 🌱 This episode reminds you that your brain isn’t broken — it’s just overprotective. And with a small pause and a new “what if it works out” mindset, you can turn overthinking into awareness and fear into calm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this warm and reflective episode of A Little Zen, A Little Mess, Seema shares a story that brews slowly — like a cup of chai. ☕ It’s about Mr. Bartley Valla, an elderly man who visits the same tea stall every morning, and Rajesh, the chaiwala who quietly keeps his ritual alive — until one day, the pattern breaks. What follows is a tender reminder that our habits aren’t just routines — they’re love stories in disguise. Through this simple act of care, we rediscover how small rituals — our morning tea, daily walks, or good-morning texts — are the gentle threads that hold our lives together. ✨ Because sometimes, it’s the smallest habits that carry the biggest love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of A Little Zen, A Little Mess, we explore a question that defines our times —Are you building a brand or building a life? Through the gentle story of Aman, a calligraphy artist from Varanasi who chooses connection over clicks, we’re reminded that authenticity is still magnetic. In a world obsessed with followers, algorithms, and curated perfection, this episode invites you to pause, breathe, and show up as yourself — unfiltered, imperfect, and real. ✨ Because likes may fade, but genuine presence lasts forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special Diwali episode of A Little Zen, A Little Mess, we go beyond the fireworks and festivities to explore the real essence of the Festival of Lights — the light we share with others. Through a touching story of an 11-year-old boy named Arjun and his elderly neighbor, we’re reminded that even the smallest act of kindness can brighten someone’s world. Because light isn’t just what shines from a lamp — it’s what glows within us when we choose to care. ✨ This Diwali, may we light not just our homes, but also hearts — one small act at a time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of A Little Zen, A Little Mess, we talk about something we all struggle with — boundaries. You can’t control how people behave with you, but you can control what you allow. Through the quiet strength of Sania, a school teacher who learns to reclaim her peace with one calm but firm sentence, this episode explores how kindness and self-respect can coexist. Because peace doesn’t come from avoiding conflict — it comes from knowing what’s no longer acceptable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of A Little Zen, A Little Mess, we explore a word you may not have heard before: Sonder — the realization that every person you pass carries a life as rich, tangled, and profound as your own. Through the story of Jaya, a young artist in a small village, we discover the beauty of seeing beyond faces into the invisible stories behind them — tales of loss, love, dreams, and strength. Sonder is a gentle reminder that compassion isn’t about grand gestures, but about noticing the hidden worlds within every soul you meet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices