Author Archives: Shervin

About Shervin

Author, Teacher, Poet, Engineer

Feeling of Death and Re-birth

Have you ever felt that you have died and then are re-birthed? I experienced the duality of two feelings at its peak last weekend. I have had my belongings in storage for the past six years in Austin, Texas. Last … Continue reading

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Freedom and Safety

We choose between freedom and safety every day. Some of the reasons for choosing safety can be our current responsibilities, our health, our upbringings or fear of the unknown. As we mature and our responsibilities change, we may lose the … Continue reading

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What are you focusing on?

What have you been preoccupied with and focusing on lately? This is a worthwhile question to ask every day. A good friend of mine sent me a lively tango video of two cute elderly couples dancing tango in an open … Continue reading

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Two Mantras

Have you been in situations that your mind was racing and you were offended about something that someone had said or done? How did you resolve such situations? The way that I have resolved such situations lately is doing two … Continue reading

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Welcome Home!

In many traditions holding on to anger, hate, jealousy, judgement, regret, worry, self-pity, and shame are prohibited. Why? Because it hurts the person physically, emotionally and spiritually. Most of us have forgotten our natural state of peace and joy, therefore, … Continue reading

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Your Life is Precious

You have heard that life is precious and we need to appreciate it. But why, if most of the time we feel less than great about our lives. It is because we have taken many things for granted. Have you … Continue reading

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How To Unstuck Yourself?

If you want to unstuck yourself. , you need to take a small uncomfortable step. I like to share two of my experiences when I have felt stuck, and how small uncomfortable steps unstuck my situations. I was debugging my … Continue reading

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Why Me?

Am I being punished? We can understand why ‘bad’ people may go through hardships. They may deserve it! We do not understand why good and loving people go through hardships. It does not seem deserving. The hardships we may go … Continue reading

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What If

We all dream and sometimes can remember our dreams. Some of our dreams are as real and vivid as our awake life. Some of our dreams are terrifying and some of them are yummy and joyful. It is fun to … Continue reading

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The Roles We Play

Whatever temporary roles we are playing, whether we like them or not, can help us become a better or a bitter version of us
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Reflecting On Valentine’s Day

It is very desirable to be able to share care and love with those who we enjoy their company. However, we need to keep in mind the person who is responsible for making us feel loved, is ourselves!  It is the … Continue reading

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Junk Food of Soul

Do you consume junk food? If no, how do you manage staying off junk food? When I was younger I used to consume junk food. Later on, I realized that eating junk food makes me agitated. I am no longer … Continue reading

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As IF

Smile as if you see your beloved. Continue reading

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Two Weeks

With holidays, there is always a question: what are you planning to do the next two weeks? Last week, a friend asked me that question. I did not have a fixed plan. I could work or take some time off, … Continue reading

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Our Relationships

All of our joys and hurts are due to our relationships! Why would anyone want to be in a hurtful relationship? It does not logically make sense. Take an inventory of your hurtful relationships in the past (or at the … Continue reading

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Forgiveness: An Act of Self-love

Let go and become peaceful. Letting go of certain events and behaviors are easy, but some are not. We can easily let go of the behavior of a stranger than a friend or a family member. Why? Because we have … Continue reading

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Survival Mode

Have you wondered why people do things that are not in their best interest? They may even agree that their behavior is not healthy and still do it! It is like something else drives them. What if this driving force … Continue reading

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Do You Love Yourself?

For some of us, this topic may be an abstract subject or be considered a selfish discussion. Let us consider a loving relationship among two people. What are some outcomes of such a relationship? • They bring the best in … Continue reading

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Be True to Yourself

For a minute, imagine that you are a small Sun. What are your roles and responsibilities? Will you stop shining if you are surrounded by dark clouds? Will you please others at the expense of deviating from your essence? Will … Continue reading

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Preserving Your High Vibration

These days, with unusual chaos and uncertainty, it is becoming obvious that keeping a high vibration is requirement for thriving at spiritual, mental and physical level. High vibration is a natural state when you are connected to your core and … Continue reading

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