by Srila Devi | 29. June 2026 | All Posts, Personal Transformation, Reflections, Trauma
Recently, an old friend shared with me that he had been reflecting on what personal growth actually means. “Where does something develop from, and in which direction? How much can people really change? Is there an unchangeable core to a person, or is everything up for...
by Srila Devi | 15. June 2026 | All Posts, Personal Transformation, Reflections, Social systems
I have spent the last few weeks immersed in Gilead, or rather, in watching the excellent series The Handmaid’s Tale. Funnily enough, I only started watching it because a quote from the series was used in my Restorative Justice course notes. I saw the image of the main...
by Srila Devi | 28. April 2026 | All Posts, Personal Transformation, Reflections, Spiritual Journeys
Yesterday afternoon, I said goodbye to Idris, a dear old friend who had passed away at the age of 79. I had not seen him for many years, yet the depth of our connection had never been touched by distance. It was the kind of bond that can only be forged when two people...
by Srila Devi | 13. April 2026 | All Posts, Indian Spirituality, Personal Transformation, Reflections, Spiritual Journeys
For five years of my life, I was a devoted student of a spiritual teacher. He seemed like the perfect embodiment of divine love, radiating kindness, compassion, gentleness, and wisdom. Strong transformations and healing took place in his presence, and he helped many...
by Srila Devi | 23. March 2026 | All Posts, Personal Transformation, Reflections, Spiritual Journeys
A while ago, I had a conversation with a colleague from the yoga world. We were discussing a well-known yoga teacher with a large social media following, a successful YouTube channel, and several lucrative studios. “That’s what I call a successful yogi”, my friend...
