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 | 31. March 2026 | All Posts, Healing, Personal Transformation, Reflections
Last year, I was in Sicily during what is called Settimana Santa, Holy Week in Christianity. I took part in ancient, week-long traditions and rituals that re-enacted the passion, death and resurrection of Christ. There were solemn processions through the town,...
by Srila Devi | 3. March 2026 | Healing, Personal Transformation, Reflections, Trauma
In my thirties, I dated a talented visual artist for a while. One day, I asked him what had made him become a painter. He paused, looked at me pensively, and said, “Love. It was because of love.” Thinking he meant his love of art or colour, I nodded. But he continued....
by Srila Devi | 23. February 2026 | All Posts, Healing, Personal Transformation, Reflections, Trauma
In an increasingly hostile world, what can we gain by living a heart-led life? Many years ago, during a Priestess training in Glastonbury, Kathy Jones, my spiritual teacher at the time, said something that stayed with me. We were talking about personal defences, and I...
