

An Ecosystem of Humanness: Reflections of a Counselling Student in mid-life
We are not just learning how to counsel; we are being bathed in an ecosystem of humanness. We are being taught that before we can hold the heavy, and complex realities of our clients, we must first learn how to hold one other, and most importantly ourselves.
Looking back at the tears shed in that lecture hall, the shared meals, the extended grace during a family crisis, and the steady hands of generous mentors, cocoon of care does seem rare.
aumcoming
5 days ago5 min read


In the Presence of the Master - a Retreat in The Work of Byron Katie
What happens when a professional facilitator returns to being a "kindergartener"? From the "Cuteeisms" of Byron Katie to 4 AM worksheet breakthroughs, explore the raw reality of staying present with the transmission of self-inquiry—jet lag, logistics, "frogs," and all.
aumcoming
May 124 min read


A pilgrimage of Nine Thousand Miles Begins with a Single Impulse
This is me on the eve of the Two day event with Byron Katie, riding a bicycle with helmets and checking out the route to the Center. My heart filling with joy.
aumcoming
Apr 224 min read


Helping You to Help Me - the magic of facilitation
If you sit in front of me to be facilitated, you help me. It is sheer serendipity when you also feel helped. A look at the beautiful win-win of The Work.
aumcoming
Feb 43 min read


Thank God It's a Thought
I used to rely on the calendar for peace. I would rejoice before Fridays, vacations, and special occasions. Now I know better. Friday does not assure fun if I continue to get yanked around by my thoughts. And any day can be fun as I become mindful of my thoughts and understand what to do with them. TGIT happenned to me with practice of the Work of Byron Katie.

Deepa
Jan 293 min read


"Being Ram Dass" BOOK REVIEW : A Spiritual Roller Coaster
The book is a candid exploration of Ramdass's life, his long relationship with psychedelics and the indelible mark of his Guru in India.

Deepa
Nov 27, 20253 min read


Mountain Out of a Molehill
Writing based on a real-life facilitation of the Work of Byron Katie on the themes of inner critic, body image, health and finding freedom from judgements. Self-inquiry by facilitator Deepa Swamy

Deepa
Oct 30, 20253 min read


Who Needed the Kindness?
Reflection on actual facilitation in the Work of Byron Katie on the theme of relationship, rejection sensitivity, kindness and giving. Self-inquiry by facilitator Deepa Swamy

Deepa
Oct 30, 20253 min read


“Aham Leela” - The Play of the Ego
An introduction to Aham Leela Blog, and how the play of the ego is in everyone's lives. Inspired by The Work by Byron Katie, and written by Deepa Swamy - a self-inquiry facilitator of The Work.

Deepa
Oct 30, 20252 min read



