SHARAN

Loving Yourself in Practice

Watch this short video about SHARAN founder Dr Nandita Shah who is a wonderful example of loving yourself. She left Mumbai to stay in Auroville to be closer to nature. She is working continuously towards health, animals and the environment too. She inspires people to love and heal their bodies through food. And as one walks this path, compassion for animals and a genuine concern for nature and environment is also felt.

Letter to your body by Sheetal

In one of our Six Weeks to Health & Weight Loss sessions, we encourage participants to write a letter to their body. We never think about our body within. We generally focus on the exterior. This powerful exercise helps one value and love one’s body. Thirty eight year old Sheetal Keswani, who attended the program shares her letter…

After going on a whole  plant based diet , my life has become more beautiful and meaningful. I am feeling very calm, peaceful, light and energetic. I have started loving myself and my body. This diet has truly helped me in losing eleven kilos until now, and I am fully sure that I will reach my goal one day. It’s just that I have to put the right fuel in my body and the body heals itself…

This is the letter that I had written to my body in the six weeks program. It was truly an exercise of realisation. I actually understood that I am nothing in this world without the body. I realised that the body is a temple and we need to keep it pure and clean for the soul to reside.

Dear Body,

You are amazing , wonderful and know exactly what you are doing. You take care of everything in me and for which I am very grateful. You are so strong and have carried me from my breath till now.

There are times when I have ignored you and shown disrespect and not realised your existence. I am sorry for not treating you well all these years. Now, I have realised your true importance and  value. I promise you that, from now onwards I will take care of you always and will do and give the best you deserve.

You are the only one which cannot be REPLACED, so you are of infinite value . From now, I promise to listen to you, give love and embrace you.

Sincerely
Sheetal . M . Keswani

Food for Thought

FACEBOOK SUPPORT GROUP If you love Facebook, then join us to be supported on your plant based journey. We offer 3 possibilities from 1st Jan 2016. 1. SHARAN India This is SHARAN’s main Facebook page which you can like and follow for getting useful daily updates and news from the plant based health world. You will also get news about the latest SHARAN events, see testimonials, and more. 2. SHARAN’s Vegan Support Group This is an open support group to know more about vegan/plant-based lifestyle. Here you can ask questions and share inspiring stories, tips, recipes, etc. 3. SHARAN’s Plant Powered Health This is the new group only for the past attendees of SHARAN’s events: seminars, cooking classes, retreats or longer programs. All our doctors and presenters will be here to answer your questions and give you tips. If you have attended our events join this group to be a part of our family. Please like the main SHARAN page and join the group(s) applicable to you.

Your Own Valentine?

Valentine’s Day resonates your love for some one else; ever thought of being your own Valentine? Its all about F.L.Y. – First Love Yourself.  Research shows that if we treat ourselves with the same kindness we use on others, we’d live healthier and happier lives. Happy because self-love indicates acceptance. Healthy because you love yourself enough, not to abuse your body with vices that are detrimental.

How to start loving yourself….Read on…..

1. Recognise your good qualities Actually make a list! Write them down!

2. Write a letter to your body

3. Understand your weakness Write them down. And there are two things you could do – accept them or work on improvising.

4. Get a hobby going Join a class, a group or a club where you meet like-minded people.

5. Get spiritual Read inspiring books or attend a class which elevates you

6. Travel with yourself A day trip, an overnight or even a short trip.

7. Check your company Be with people who are positive and encouraging.

8. Have an attitude of gratitude

9. Have a higher goal in life When you work for others, things just fall into place for you.

10. Be in Nature