To view this newsletter in the browser, click here                 Issue #85       A newsletter from Creativegarh to help you live a life of passion, purpose and meaning.         Stalk your curiosity.                     Oh, I remember that stalker in college. Why did I even go to college? The education system needs to change. Even today we are taught subjects thinking that we are in the industrial revolution, science is above art. I've always loved art. Maybe I should buy a set of paints again. That reminds me, I think we should get the house repainted. And why not redo the interiors. I loved that sofa we saw in Khan Market. Haven't been to that part of the world in ages. Ages... I turn 40 this year. Maybe I should have a big birthday bash in Maldives. I read somewhere that Maldives will be fully submerged under water by 2035. Imagine the Kevin Costner movie, Waterworld becoming reality. Where is Kevin Costner nowadays? I don't even remember his last film. Sigh! Film making! I so wanted to pursue film making in college, but Dad didn't let me. I should call Dad. He must be coming back from his morning walk now. Oh my, I haven't been counting my steps lately, should get my FitBit fixed. Or maybe buy a new one from Amazon. That delivery guy was such a cheapskate, he reminded me of him, the stalker. But in all honesty, I liked the idea of being stalked. It made me feel loved and wanted in a weird kind of way. Why do we crave love so much? Oh, why do we crave at all? That Modak on the kitchen slab is still enticing me. Ganpati Bappa Morya. I need to read more on the elephant God. I need to read more. I should read The Alchemist again. Loved how it ended. Wish all endings were interesting. I miss how it ended with him. I should have been more emphatic. Empathy, compassion, kindness. Lovely words but how does one even practice these? Oh, I haven't done my kind deed of the day. Should keep a roti outside for the street dog. We should get a dog. Golden Retriever, I say. It'll be good to read up on why they are called retrievers. Has something to do with ducks. Oh, Kohli got out on a duck again. Give the guy a break. And me too. I'll have the last Kit Kat. Or should I bake a chocolate cake?           When running out of ideas on what to show up for today, follow your curiosity trail. Allow for magical connections to happen.           Now go, pour your love into baking the cake.                 The reality show of our lives.                     One day, as you sit with yourself and observe the non-stop chatter of your mind, you will notice that it's nothing less than a reality show. So, get yourself a tub of popcorn and watch the reality unfold. Let this be your own Big Boss.           You will see yourself as many characters. You will see yourself as someone who just repeats the same dialogues. Not as a man or a woman for a few words but someone who keeps the same narrative on for that is the story that keeps you protected and safe while allowing you to stay in victimhood as you give the power of your life to others outside of you.           You will see yourself fighting with others to protect an opinion which has been etched into your mind by the media over the years.           You will see yourself taking sides of belief systems - Gods, castes, countries - a false attachment to permanence in life and the need for continuity, everything coming from a space of clinging to fear, sorrow, lack, and time in its finite sense, not infinite. An idea where you try to belong outside of you.           You will see yourself as a character giving replies to justify your stance, holding on to a conditioning, a prejudice, and programming over the years. And in this expressing hurt, anger, resentment, jealousy, envy and judgement.           You will see yourself as a character who is fearful - not keen to put yourself out there. Or you may also see yourself where your character takes centerstage and hogs the footage for that is the only way you feel worthy, loved and accepted.           You will see yourself as a sidekick because you chose to hide your light by being a shadow artist - staying under the bigness of someone else. Or there may be days when you see yourself as the crooner who sweeps people off their feet, just that the crooner loses his voice at the very moment he is told to sing.           Observe like an audience, but don't throw rotten tomatoes or popcorn at the screen. Observe without judgement and you will see the drama of your life that you have created. You will see patterns that repeat themselves, you will hear a never-ending background score that reminds you of those moments in life when you had to start acting in life instead of just being.             Our upcoming retreats                         Andretta Sold Out 2nd to 8th June     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         Kolhapur Last 6 Seats Left 7th to 13th July     Escape the city's clamor, reconnect with your inner light. Indulge in a life changing retreat, experiencing the discovery of your true self, within the arms of nature.   More details     Reignite conversation     Jodhpur Last 10 Seats Left 11th to 17th August     In a place of princely palaces and forts, travel back in time as we seek to relook into your life. Rediscover yourself amidst the undiscovered side of Thar at this retreat.   More details     Reignite conversation           This week, let's revisit     Kasauli March 2023                         Experience a life full of purpose                     The purpose of my life is to create a sensory experience by curating food.   Smita Roy Sakleshpur August, 2022         My purpose in life is to create & amplify infinite impact through the power of storytelling.   Raagul Ram Nainital May, 2022               For a daily dose of Creativegarh and our retreats, follow us here:                                 Watch All Episodes Here                 From Our Community                             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. 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