It has been hot here this past week, and I’ve been spending my early mornings hiking to the nearby beaches, and some evenings visiting the local waterfall. Moving the body vigorously in the heat helps me synchronize with it, rather than be overwhelmed by it. Starting the day with a proper sweat seems to make the rest of the day feel lighter and more manageable.
Lately, I’ve been really loving this deep connection with water. I feel blessed by her support. Saltwater helps me cleanse the body, while living freshwater cleanses the energy field and deeply nourishes the Soul. Pure, uncontaminated sweet water in nature restores my sense of belonging to this Earth—it’s like entering into a profound communion with Her and Her inner wisdom.
Last night, I watched a beautiful documentary called Shark Whisperer, about Ocean Ramsey, who swims with sharks. Her viral videos with tiger and white sharks have helped raise awareness about ocean conservation. I loved this documentary—the way she moved in the water with the sharks reminded me of resonance and energy work.
As she described the connection between herself and the animals, I felt a strong resonance with my own work. It seems that she attunes to the field of the animals, and within that field, shares information through the nervous system. This information is somatic, not mental—perhaps electric in nature—yet it can be translated into thoughts when one is conscious and aware.
This, in essence, is also how I work with clients—both remotely and in person. I attune deeply to the field, receiving somatic information. Some of it gets processed through being witnessed in presence, and some is translated into words and shared during the counseling part of the session.
I’ve made a few short 30-minute online sessions available each week for those who are curious to work with me but aren’t ready to commit to a full session. These are available until the end of August. You can read more and book your Summer Golden Soul session here.
I also wanted to share something practical that’s been really nourishing for me lately. For the past couple of years, I’ve had the habit of making a green soup or a light green dahl every three days. I store it in small, single-portion mason jars in the fridge, ready to enjoy at each meal. In winter I warm them, but in summer I often drink them chilled or at room temperature. It’s such a wonderful way to make sure greens are always on hand—I personally don’t always crave raw veggies and often prefer them cooked. These jars save a lot of time and make a beautiful addition to a meal, or even a light meal on their own.
Here are some example ingredient combinations I rotate:
Celery – fennel – green lentils – cumin seeds – parsley (blended in raw at the end)
Celery – fennel – carrot – cumin seeds – fennel seeds – coriander seeds
Zucchini – mint – yellow lentils – cumin seeds – fennel seeds – coriander seeds – basil (blended in raw at the end)
I simply boil the vegetables and spices for 10–15 minutes, then blend them with the fresh herbs. Et voilà. I store them in small quart mason jars. Sometimes I sauté the spices in ghee before adding water and vegetables.
Let me know if you try it.
With love,
Nalini