

Jayashri T.
The youngest of four children, mother with MS and alcoholic father, not predisposed for a life of success. Yet there was something in my soul that pushed through every obstacle life put in front of me. Living in and out of foster homes and an orphanage and being abused in every way imaginable, starved and scavenging for food from garbage cans and being locked in dog cages, these are all part of my past. How did I make it out feeling so strong and still having a love of life and a strong faith?
Whatever life serves me I embrace it. Sometimes I have an initial freak out but I always have and always will gather the strength to see the blessing or lesson on the other side of the experience. I believe we are spirits having a human experience and that we bring karma from our past life into this life. I feel blessed that I was given the internal courage to fight for my sanity. I have always known and trusted in a creator or incomprehensible and inconceivable force greater then myself. I have never been a person who feels like a victim. Getting over injustice and abuse and not letting it have any power over me, has always been my way. My nature is to be disciplined and dedicated to my passions. Art and creating has always been my release and way to connect with the creator. There have been many times in life I have shared my life story and afterwards felt over come by spirit. As though I could see why I had to go through all I had as a child. It was to be used in service to give others who are enduring similar stories the courage to go on. I feel blessed that what could easily been a destiny of failure was turn into a story used in service to give hope and courage to others.
I was tough and stubborn but never let my heart get hard. Keep a soft heart and a firm faith. Never ever give up on your dreams and keep your communication open with the creator. I pray and do my meditation everyday and always make time for my art and my health.