Living with a Disability and Leading a Spiritual Life – The Family Dynamic

What we have, as a family is something that only the 4 of us can truly understand but, I will try and explain it today. Obviously, this is going to be my perspective. But maybe, I can get a blog post from a family member later. Let’s see.

I think any relationship can become stronger if we communicate more, understand each other better, and be more open. Spirituality, also, helps us in having a better relationship with people. (It’s an underrated side effect of meditation.) Adding this disability has made our bond even stronger. Let me explain.

Disability demands Transparency. Just imagine that you are a part of a team for a soccer game or for coordinating an event. If you do not get clear instructions on what needs to be done or by who then won’t you remain confused. Having a disability is literally like being in a team. In my case, my family is my team. I’m not always that open and not that expressive either but, watching my mom and brother being open so effortlessly has made me aspire to be like that. I’ll get there eventually :) Plus my teacher, Daaji stressed the importance of being open and that it is the gateway for transformation. So, I guess we are all heading in the right direction. 

In general, people call me strong. But the ones who travel with me in life are the real, strong ones! (Literally too! I call my dad/bro Bahubalis 🏋️‍♂️ lol!) Every time we step outside of the house, it is them who I turn to because it takes a whole production to be out there! My mom is the scriptwriter, dad obviously the producer and my brother is the creative director🤣 (JK) But, in all seriousness, all 4 of us are spiritual people (My brother and I are from a young age), and I feel like that has helped us become more understanding and more open in our relationship.

That doesn’t mean we don’t have quarrels. We have a lot of them! Since we are in each other’s lives practically 24/7, it is normal to be yelling at times. What is a family without a fight anyway! But no matter how heated the situation is, we always end up giggling. That’s just how we deal with things but I’m pretty sure my dad is the culprit here 🙃 

We laugh. We fight. We meditate. We learn from each other, & We grow. Thats what our little family is made of🧿💫 

Not sure if I did justice in explaining our family dynamic but, do sign up :)