To view this newsletter in the browser, click here                 Issue #171       A newsletter from Creativegarh to help you live a life of passion, purpose and meaning.         Be like the moon. Celebrate all your phases.                     Be like the moon. Have the swag to move oceans and also be the muse for romantic poetry. Be the celestial marvel that you are meant to be, just being, doing its karm unconditionally.           Be like the moon. Be whole and complete when you are shining through and even when you are invisible to others, know that you are still whole and complete wherever you are even if the world doesn't see you.           Be like the moon that celebrates all its phases and honours every day in its own moon-ness. Know when to phase out, contract, go inward and find solace in your inner world and your sanctum of peace. And know when you need to expand, go outward and shine your magic light on everyone and everything, and allow all to look at your radiance in awe.           And then there are times when you live within phases. Within the joys, the despairs, the ups, the downs, the beingness, the conditioning, the desolation, the exuberance, the sorrow, the elation - whichever phase you are in, you are never out of place by even a second or a millimetre. Never is your light not enough. Never are you not whole and complete. Never are not searched for in the vast skies. Never are you forgotten by others. Never are you not being lovingly held by the earth, that in itself is silently held by the sun which in turn is magically held by the universe.           Be like the moon. When you wax or you wane, you will always mean one thing for people - wonder. And for yourself, it'll always be a reminder for you to stay on the path. When the time comes, you will come through too and nothing will hold you back then.           This night of the full moon, shine again. In your full glory. Don't contract back into your fears and limiting beliefs, don't go back into your shell of conditioning, programming and prejudices. Don't allow the guilt, shame, anger and regrets to make you half of what you are.           Put yourself out there. Out there - close enough from where you can shine your light on everyone and yet be within reach, but far enough, out of reach, that nothing, just nothing can ever touch you.           Irrespective of your craters, flaws and imperfections, conspiracy theories and mystery, be completely and unabashedly in love with yourself.                       Nothing works until you work it: The illusion of spiritual progress                     When you are a seeker, you come to a point - after years of meditation; hour after hour of self-inquiry; being in a constant state of witness; burning sage; writing gratitude journals and celebrating small wins; saying affirmations; chanting magic mantras; reading tarot and oracle cards; manipulating the laws of attraction; turning from one guru to another; becoming part of drum circles and soul retrievals; sitting in satsangs; accessing bars, power animals, and spirit guides; invoking angelic assistance; dabbling with sacred geometry; attending yoga, breathwork, and life transformation retreats; understanding astrology and palmistry; invoking deities through shamanic practices; bathing in forests; healing with sound; and coming for session after session of chakra and energy healing - that you realize you are bored.           Bored. Bored. Bored.           You have been trying everything, but things are not working because somewhere deep down, you are still not willing for them to work out. As a result, there is a sense of despondency, malaise, and indifference.           Now here comes the conflict and the cunning ego at its best.           Because you are consistently seeking, you're on a constant spiritual high. The world seems like a better place. You are becoming choosy about the people you hang around with, you have learned to set some boundaries, and the material world no longer interests you; in fact, you have developed an aversion to it. Yet, the moment a desire awakens, you're ready for the next retreat to pacify those yearnings. Maya, or illusion, seems to have finally revealed herself to you. You feel you have conquered the self, experiencing a spiritual elevation of sorts, a sense of righteousness, an attainment of God.           You think the ego is dead, but the ego sits in its den, watching this drama play out on its flat-screen TV as it bites into a carrot, tossing a piece at you. It pretends to be dead, but as you turn away, it holds its stomach and doubles over, throwing kisses at itself for its sly tricks. Now it has given you its faux logic that things are shifting when they really are not.           Spiritual ego shows its ugly face, making you feel that you have learned the art of non-attachment when, in reality, it is just a temporary aversion brought about by your constant state of spiritual shopping.           The question to ask is: Is your 'detachment' totally non-negotiable, not open to manipulation, with no loose strings that can be pulled to make you change your mind?           Is it a temporary aversion or permanent detachment? Only you know. Only you.           Nothing works until you work it.             Our upcoming retreats                         Kasauli Sold Out 4th to 10th January     The stunning vistas and holistic experiences at Kasauli create the perfect space for self-discovery and ensure this retreat is a transformative and unforgettable experience!   More details         Andretta Registrations Open 15th to 21st February     To reconnect to your inner child at a beautiful hillside retreat with 14+ soulful individuals will make this a life-transforming experience. See you at Andretta!   More details     Reignite conversation     Mandi Registrations Open 4th to 10th March     Mandi’s tranquil environment serves as the perfect backdrop for personal metamorphosis, ensuring you return home with a revitalized spirit and fresh perspective of life!   More details     Reignite conversation           This week, let's revisit     Munnar January 2024                         Experience a life full of purpose                     The purpose of my life is to use the gift of my music to heal lives.   Abhilasha Ojha Kasauli, April 2022         The purpose of my life is to create joyful, holistic and meaningful learning experiences. My vision is for all people to lead self-actualized, happy lives, filled with empathy.   Samathmika Balaji Kasauli, September 2022               For a daily dose of Creativegarh and our retreats, follow us here:                           Mantra Gold Coatings & The White Paper Creative         Sunita Somani         Pedal On               View Our Collabs for Joy                   creativegarh.com             You are receiving this newsletter because either you have subscribed to it through our website, interacted with us by filling an invite form or because you have asked us to put you on the database. If you would not like to receive any more newsletters from us, please click here to unsubscribe.