Losing my mom---Death, grieving and taking life one day at a time.
I apologize for the radio silence on my end since the the beginning of the July. This has been by far one of the most intense and sad summer's of my life. In a span of 18 days, my mom was hospitalized out of the blue and passed away in a blink of an eye.
My mom has always been more than just my mom. She is one of the strongest and most inspiring women I’ve ever know—a student of life, an incredible cook, a true creative, a magical absorber of pain, a role model on unwavering faith, love and devotion, a devout meditator, a fellow yogini---- truly a beautiful soul inside and out.
She was also a big part of my Wholesome Soul journey—one of my most trusted guides, an awesome business partner, my personal cheerleader, a spiritual mentor, my favorite kitchen collaborator, an eternal witness to my growth and most importantly, my best friend…actually, she filled so many other roles I can’t even put words to.
After she passed, my sister and I were fortunate enough to go to India to do her final rites—it was comforting, heartbreaking and awe-inspiring all at the same time. I have so much to share, yet at the same time don’t even to know where to begin…I have a lot to process, reflect and digest.
Death has a funny way of shaking you at your core and reminding you just how precious our time on earth is. Are we living the life we want, are we doing what we’re truly here to do, are we being mindful of our relationships, are we living in a manner where we can truly say…."Today is good day to die."?
I had many big intentions for this fall—new products and services…but alas, the divine had different plans for me. And truthfully, since I’ve been back from India, I haven’t been able to wholly get back into my work. I know time will surely work it’s magic and slowly my creative juices will begin to flow again and I’ll have a lot of goodness to share with you….just not sure what form it will take :). But, I do have a feeling it will include sharing more about my mom--- recipes she taught me, rituals she shared with me and most importantly words of wisdom she instilled in me. I can’t convey adequately how honored I feel to have had such an remarkalble woman as my mom in this lifetime—she was more than extraordinary—she was one in a trillion.
Thank you for your constant support and for also being a part of my Wholesome Soul journey—here’s to taking life one day at a time and staying open to how life unfolds.
With deep love and gratitude,
Kajal
