Priya Amin
Dear Me, Six Years Ago
My oldest turned 6 a few weeks ago, and as I reflected on all the joys, triumphs, exhaustions and fails I've endured over the past years as a mother, I thought it would be...
The Day I Realized I Needed Help
I remember it being a cold February morning - I had been a stay at home mom for about 10 months and definitely not loving it. Even though I had the sweetest, most compassionate...
I’m a Better Mom, Because I Work
Yesterday, after working all day at my desk on a new workshop for ROKI, the company I started in 2014 then relaunched earlier this year, I came downstairs after the nanny had left, packed up...
9 Wise Quotes from My Five Year Old
My 5 year old, Ronin, is quite possibly the most stoic, mature kid I've ever known. He brought home his Mother's Day present for me from school yesterday, and without being prompted, he handed...
The Irony of Suffering
Humans are hard wired to avoid suffering at all costs - we have invented every kind of coping mechanism, from pain killers to alcohol to the softest, comfiest bed - all in an effort...
Three Ways to Tackle Fears and Make Meaningful Changes in your Life
Fear is a four letter word - that nasty shoulder resident that whispers horrible things in your ear - “you could never do that” or “don’t try that, you’re going to fail”. So often,...