The past few days have stirred deep emotions across the nation. The tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam  shook not only the families of the victims but also reignited collective fears about national security and the ever-tense India-Pakistan relationship. In response, our leadership acted decisively. Prime Minister Modi’s bold “Sindoor Operations” sent a clear message of strength and protection for the country.

As citizens, it’s natural for us to feel anxious during such critical times. Whispers of potential war circulate, news headlines flash urgent updates, and social media intensifies the sense of unease. While our leaders handle the geopolitical landscape, we, too, have a role to play—not through fear, but through faith and focused intention.

The Nature of Fear: How It Shapes Us

Whenever a nation faces threats, fear becomes contagious. It infiltrates conversations, disrupts daily routines, and keeps us hooked to endless news cycles. While staying informed is necessary, we must also recognize that fear is a low vibrational energy. When we dwell in it, we contribute unconsciously to collective unrest.

Ancient wisdom and modern psychology both teach us:
“Where attention goes, energy flows.”
If we keep feeding fear, we weaken our resilience, and worse, we invite more chaos.

Leadership’s Role vs. Our Spiritual Duty

Prime Minister Modi’s actions, including his symbolic sindoor of protection for Bharat Mata, reflect the necessary strength a nation must exhibit. Defense, strategy, and preparedness are crucial responsibilities of leadership.

But as everyday citizens, our duty lies in a different battlefield—the inner realm. Our greatest contribution right now is to hold space for peace, anchor in faith, and maintain calm within ourselves.

Prayer: The Invisible Shield

Some may dismiss prayer as passive, but those of us who walk the spiritual path know its immense power. Prayer is not about begging; it is about aligning with higher wisdom, channeling love, and transforming fear into faith.

• When we pray, we raise our vibrations.
• When we meditate, we create ripples of calm.
• When we visualize peace, we sow seeds of harmony in the collective consciousness.

Throughout history, global peace meditations have proven that collective intention has a tangible impact. Imagine if thousands—even millions—of us sent prayers of light, protection, and healing across borders. This is activism of the soul.

What Can You Do Now? Practical Spiritual Actions

1. Light a Diya or Candle Daily: Offer its flame as a prayer for peace, safety, and healing.
2. Join a Peace Meditation Group: Even a 10-minute collective meditation can shift energies.
3. Visualize Peace: Picture both India and Pakistan surrounded by golden light, dissolving hostility and nurturing harmony.
4. Affirm Positive Outcomes:
   “Our nation is protected. Our people are safe. Peace prevails.”
5. Heal Your Own Inner Conflicts: Every bit of peace you cultivate within becomes part of the global tapestry.

Closing Reflection

We live in unpredictable times, and while we may not control global events, we fully control how we respond. In moments of turmoil, let’s choose not to be consumed by fear but to become beacons of calm, courage, and compassion.

May we stand strong, not just in defense of borders, but in guarding the sanctity of our inner peace. And may our collective prayers weave a tapestry of safety and serenity for generations to come.

Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah, Sarve Santu Niramayah…
May all beings be happy, may all beings be free from fear and illness…

Hello Beautiful Beings, 

Thank you so much for connecting with me here.

Closing April with Divine Grace, Welcoming May with Eternal Abundance

We end April 2025 on a sacred and powerful note with Akshaya Tritiya (April 30th) — a day where the cosmos aligns to bless us with energies that never diminish. The Sanskrit word Akshaya means eternal, imperishable, and ever-growing.

It is believed that any action taken on this day — whether it is a prayer, a new beginning, a financial decision, or a spiritual intention — is multiplied by divine grace and continues to yield blessings across lifetimes.

As we step into May, we carry forward this golden vibration — a cosmic momentum of abundance, growth, and divine flow.

This is not just the start of a new month, but the continuation of a sacred spiral of expansion.

Ask yourself:

• What seed am I planting today that I want to grow forever?
• How can I carry the spirit of faith, prosperity, and love into the days ahead?

Let May begin not as a fresh page, but as a powerful continuation of an auspicious energy wave — a time to express, expand, and evolve with the universe cheering you on.

The May 2025, 5 + 2 + 0 + 2 + 5 = 14 = 5. This month we bring fresh energies of freedom, travel, communication, using intelligence. 

While the calendar month is 5, May 2025 as a Universal Month also carries the energy of 5 (5 + 2 + 2 + 5 = 14 → 1 + 4 = 5). This creates a double dose of dynamic, unpredictable, liberating energy.

Number 5 is the free spirit, the adventurer, the rebel, the one who craves variety, movement, and meaningful change.

This month urges you to:

• Break routines that feel stagnant.
• Explore new possibilities with curiosity.
• Say yes to spontaneous shifts that realign you with your soul.

It’s not chaos — it’s creative restructuring.
It’s not impulsiveness — it’s divine redirection.

This is a month to say:

• “Where am I playing it too safe?”
• “What does freedom look and feel like to me now?”
• “Am I willing to trust the unknown path?”

Let your spirit expand beyond limitations, your voice speak new truths, and your heart dance with divine timing.

Beautiful, Roop! Since May 2025 carries numerology number 5 and adds up to 14 (which reduces to 5), it’s divinely aligned to include messages from both Tarot Card 5 – The Hierophant and Tarot Card 14 – Temperance.

Tarot Guidance: The Hierophant (5) & Temperance (14)

The Hierophant (V) enters May as a sacred guide — reminding us to honor tradition, seek higher wisdom, and ground ourselves in spiritual truths that stand the test of time. He speaks of rituals, spiritual study, sacred mentors, and soul-aligned structure.

He asks:

• Where are you being called to learn or teach?
• Are your beliefs truly your own, or are they inherited without question?

Let this month be one of inner alignment — bringing your spiritual understanding into everyday practice.

Temperance (XIV) arrives as the harmonizer — blending elements, energies, and timelines with grace.
She teaches patience, balance, and alchemical transformation. As we embrace the dynamic energy of 5, Temperance gently reminds us to pause, integrate, and align.

She whispers:

• Let your inner world be as balanced as your outer movement.
• Don’t rush. Mix passion with peace. Let life brew beautifully.

Together, these cards offer sacred stability (Hierophant) and soulful fluidity (Temperance) — urging you to walk your spiritual path with both devotion and adaptability.

This month is of The Sweetness of the Mango Season

As the golden summer sun ripens the mangoes, May arrives in all its juicy, fragrant, and luscious glory. Mangoes — the king of fruits — symbolize not just abundance and pleasure, but also sweet rewards after enduring the heat.

This is the season to savour life, to indulge in nature’s richness, and to remember that just like the mango — your soul ripens with time, warmth, and care.

Let mangoes be your metaphor:

• Peel away old layers.
• Taste the nectar of presence.
• Share your sweetness generously.

Enjoy this month like a ripe mango — fully, gratefully, and with joyful messiness.

And additionally we have many Hindu festivals, that has vibrant devotional and Divine energies that can guide our soul’s journey:

1. Sita Navami – May 5, 2025
Honouring the divine feminine, Sita Navami celebrates the birth of Goddess Sita — the epitome of grace, patience, and inner strength.
Reflection prompt: Where in my life can I embody grace under pressure? How can I honour the divine feminine within me?

2. Narasimha Jayanti – May 11, 2025
Commemorating the fierce and protective form of Lord Vishnu, Narasimha Jayanti reminds us that the Universe steps in when dharma is threatened. It is a call to trust divine justice and timing.
Reflection prompt: What do I need to stand up for — in myself or others? Where can I allow divine protection to guide me?

3. Buddha Purnima – May 12, 2025
A radiant full moon marks the birth, enlightenment, and mahaparinirvana of Gautama Buddha. His life reminds us that peace is possible, and liberation begins within.
Reflection prompt: What can I release to find peace today? Where am I ready to awaken to my own truth.

Affirmation:

"I embody the strength, grace, and wisdom of the divine. I trust in the unfolding of my journey and embrace the divine guidance within me.

Wishing you sweet life

Affirmations can be powerful tools for personal transformation, but they don't always work as expected when it comes to replacing deeply ingrained beliefs. This can happen due to several reasons, which include the following:

1. Subconscious Resistance

• The Power of the Subconscious: The subconscious mind holds our deep-seated beliefs and emotions, many of which were formed in childhood or due to past experiences. These beliefs are often automatic and unconscious. When you use affirmations that contradict these established beliefs, your subconscious may resist the new thoughts, creating inner conflict.
• Example: If you affirm “I am worthy of abundance,” but deep down, you believe “I’m not good enough to receive money,” the subconscious will push back against the affirmation, making it difficult to change.

2. Lack of Emotional Connection

• Intention vs. Belief: Affirmations may not resonate with you emotionally, and without emotional engagement, the affirmations don't create lasting change. For an affirmation to work, it needs to be felt deeply, not just said mechanically.
• Example: Saying “I am confident” without truly feeling or believing it may not create a lasting shift because the emotion behind the affirmation isn’t strong enough to impact the subconscious.

3. Cognitive Dissonance

• Contradictory Beliefs: When you state an affirmation that contradicts a long-held belief, it can cause cognitive dissonance. The mind experiences discomfort when new information challenges existing beliefs. As a result, the old belief is often reinforced because it feels more "true" than the affirmation.
• Example: If you believe that money is hard to come by and you affirm “Money comes easily to me,” your brain may experience conflict, leading to feelings of doubt or discomfort, thus negating the power of the affirmation.

4. Affirmations Alone Are Not Enough

• Action and Belief Alignment: Affirmations work best when paired with conscious actions that align with the desired belief. Just saying “I am wealthy” while not taking steps to improve your financial situation might not bring the desired outcome.
• Example: If you affirm “I am worthy of love” but don’t take any action to open up to others or show love to yourself, the affirmation alone won’t shift your belief system.

5. Need for Consistency

• Repetition and Practice: Changing deeply ingrained beliefs takes time. If you are not consistently practicing your affirmations or doing inner work (such as releasing old wounds), the affirmation won’t have a lasting impact. It requires repetition, consistency, and a willingness to confront and release old beliefs.
• Example: Saying an affirmation once or twice and expecting immediate change is unrealistic. Consistent repetition combined with emotional involvement and conscious action is key.

6. Affirmations Must Be Realistic

• Gradual Shifts: If your affirmation feels too far-fetched, your mind may resist it entirely. Affirmations need to feel plausible, even if they’re stretching the boundaries of your current belief system. It’s more effective to start with a small, believable affirmation and gradually build on it, rather than jumping straight to a large claim that feels impossible.
• Example: Instead of affirming “I am a millionaire” when you are struggling financially, you might start with “I am open to new financial opportunities” or “I am deserving of financial abundance.”

7. Unresolved Emotional Blocks

• Emotions and Energy: If you have emotional blocks (fear, anger, shame) related to the belief you’re trying to change, affirmations alone might not be sufficient. These emotional blocks create resistance and energy imbalances that prevent the affirmation from taking root. Emotional healing and releasing these blocks are often necessary to align with the affirmation.
• Example: If you have a deep fear of failure, saying “I am successful” might not work until you address the fear and release the emotional baggage associated with failure.

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How to Make Affirmations More Effective

1. Use Affirmations with Emotional Involvement: Ensure you truly feel the affirmation as if it's already true. Visualize it, experience it, and allow it to resonate emotionally.
2. Work Through Resistance: Address the underlying fears and beliefs that may be creating resistance to the affirmation. Techniques like journaling, therapy, or energy work (like EFT or Reiki) can help release these blocks.
3. Be Consistent: Repetition is key. Commit to saying your affirmations daily, ideally multiple times a day. Pair them with actions that align with the affirmation.
4. Use Small, Incremental Shifts: Start with affirmations that feel believable and gradually work your way to larger, more expansive affirmations.
5. Integrate Other Tools: Combine affirmations with other personal growth techniques such as meditation, visualization, or NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) to help clear resistance and shift limiting beliefs.

Alternative Approaches

• Affirmations combined with visualization: Imagine your desired outcome in vivid detail while repeating your affirmations.
• Self-hypnosis: This can allow you to tap into your subconscious mind and directly plant positive beliefs.
• Energy Healing: Practices like Reiki, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), and sound healing can help clear deep-rooted emotional and energetic blockages.
• Inner Child Work: Releasing old beliefs from childhood through self-compassion and healing the inner child can be incredibly effective in making affirmations work.

Ultimately, affirmations are most effective when they are used in conjunction with other methods that address the root causes of limiting beliefs and align your thoughts, emotions, and actions with the desired change.

Right ways to affirm

The right way to affirm involves a combination of the correct mindset, emotional engagement, and consistency. Here are some key principles to help you affirm effectively and maximize their impact:

1. Affirm in the Present Tense

• Why: Affirmations work best when they're in the present tense because they align with the idea of "acting as if" your desire is already happening. This creates a sense of immediacy and personal ownership of the desired outcome.
• Example: Instead of saying, "I will be successful," say, "I am successful."

2. Make Affirmations Positive

• Why: Always phrase affirmations in a positive light to attract what you want, rather than what you don’t want. The subconscious mind focuses on the energy you project, so focusing on the positive is key to aligning with your desires.
• Example: Instead of saying, "I am not poor," say, "I am wealthy and abundant."

3. Include Emotional Engagement

• Why: Words alone are often not enough. The emotional energy behind the affirmation is critical. When you connect with the affirmation on an emotional level, it reinforces the belief in your subconscious mind, making the affirmation more powerful.
• Example: Say the affirmation with feeling, like you already have the thing you’re affirming. Feel the joy, excitement, and gratitude that would come with that affirmation.

4. Use “I Am” Statements

• Why: “I am” is a powerful phrase because it connects directly to your identity. When you affirm something as part of your identity, it becomes a belief you internalize and start to embody.
• Example: “I am confident,” “I am worthy of love,” or “I am abundant.”

5. Be Specific

• Why: Specific affirmations provide clarity to your subconscious mind about what you're working to manifest. The more specific you are, the more likely you are to align your thoughts, emotions, and actions with that outcome.
• Example: Instead of saying, "I am wealthy," say, "I am financially abundant, and I easily attract new sources of income."

6. Visualize the Affirmation

• Why: Visualizing your affirmation as if it's already happening creates a deeper connection with your goal. The more vivid and detailed your visualization, the more your brain believes that it's already true.
• Example: As you say, “I am successful,” picture yourself enjoying the success you desire—see yourself in the position, living the life you want.

7. Use Powerful Words

• Why: The words you use in your affirmations should evoke a sense of power, strength, and positivity. Using words that resonate deeply will energize the affirmation and make it more effective.
• Example: Use words like “unstoppable,” “empowered,” “limitless,” “abundant,” or “radiant” for added impact.

8. Say Affirmations Consistently

• Why: Consistency is key. Repeating affirmations daily helps rewire your brain and shift your mindset over time. The more you affirm, the more you reprogram your subconscious.
• Example: Make a habit of affirming daily—first thing in the morning, before bed, or during a meditation practice.

9. Be Patient and Trust the Process

• Why: Sometimes affirmations take time to manifest because they need to align with your actions and thoughts. Be patient and trust the process as you consistently affirm and act in alignment with your desires.
• Example: While affirming, understand that results may not come overnight, but each time you affirm, you're planting a seed for the future.

10. Combine Affirmations with Action

• Why: Affirmations work best when they are supported by actions that align with the affirmation. Take concrete steps toward your goal while affirming that you are moving in the right direction.
• Example: If you’re affirming “I am attracting abundance,” take steps to manage your finances better, seek new opportunities, or create new revenue streams.

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Examples of Effective Affirmations

• Wealth & Abundance: “I am a magnet for financial abundance and opportunities flow to me effortlessly.”
• Confidence: “I am confident and capable in every situation I encounter.”
• Health & Well-being: “I am healthy, vibrant, and full of energy.”
• Self-Love: “I love and accept myself fully, exactly as I am.”
• Success: “I am successful in every endeavor I pursue and achieve my goals with ease.”

How to Practice Affirmations:

1. Choose Your Affirmation: Pick an affirmation that resonates with your current needs, whether it’s related to money, confidence, health, etc.
2. Repeat It Regularly: Say the affirmation aloud or silently to yourself multiple times each day.
3. Visualize as You Affirm: Close your eyes and imagine the scenario as if it's happening right now while you repeat your affirmation.
4. Feel the Emotions: As you repeat the affirmation, engage with the feelings that arise. Feel the gratitude, excitement, or joy associated with your desired outcome.
5. Take Action: Back up your affirmation with real-world steps to make your goal a reality.

By following these steps, your affirmations will be more powerful, focused, and impactful, helping you create lasting change in your mindset and life.

Habits of Deeply Connected People:

1. They prioritize emotional honesty.

• They express their true feelings, even if they’re vulnerable or uncomfortable.

2. They actively listen without judgment.

• They listen with their whole heart — not just waiting to respond, but really receiving what the other person is saying.

3. They practice presence.

• When they are with someone, they are fully there — not distracted by phones, work, or wandering thoughts.

4. They validate and affirm each other.

• They uplift and support, making each other feel understood and appreciated.

5. They nurture trust consistently.

• They keep promises, respect boundaries, and act in ways that build safety over time.

6. They share growth journeys.

• They support each other’s dreams, healing, and self-development — growing individually and together.

In short:
Deep connection isn't about big moments — it's about consistent soulful habits.

To your healthy relationship

Roop Lakhani