Holding It All Together: A Heartfelt Note to Every Working Mom

Holding It All Together: A Heartfelt Note to Every Working Mom

  3:28:00 PM    Indirasite.com

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Being a mother is one of life’s most beautiful gifts—but being a working mother often feels like a balancing act between love, responsibility, exhaustion, and grace. There are moments when the laughter of our children fills our hearts, and others when the weight of daily expectations leaves us feeling overwhelmed and on the verge of breaking.

Motherhood, in all its glory, is not always soft and serene—it can also take us to our darkest and most fragile moments. When you're juggling work deadlines, school projects, household chores, and emotional needs—both yours and your children’s—it’s easy to feel like you're constantly falling short. But you are not alone.

I’ve sought advice from many other working parents over the years. Some have supportive partners who share the load equally; others navigate the journey alone, as single parents or simply in circumstances where most of the weight falls on their shoulders. Our stories may differ, but our dedication is the same.

Despite the chaos, one truth remains: parenting is beautiful. It is hard—yes—but it is also a journey of love, growth, and learning. When our children are young, we often struggle to teach them responsibility, independence, and structure. But as time passes, you’ll begin to see those lessons bloom quietly in their actions. That is your victory.

The Power of Self-Care and Time Management

One of the most important lessons I’ve learned is the value of time management—and more importantly, emotional readiness. On days when everything feels like too much, I don’t react immediately. I pause. I stay quiet. I reflect. I prepare myself mentally and emotionally before addressing the stress. It has helped me communicate better, guide my children more patiently, and avoid the harshness of yelling that only adds to the tension.

We often forget this: we cannot pour from an empty cup. If we are not well—physically, mentally, emotionally—we cannot raise healthy, happy children. Prioritizing self-care is not selfish, it’s necessary.

So I ask you, dear mothers:

• Get enough sleep.

• Wake up with the sun.

• Breathe in the morning air.

• Take a light walk in nature

• These small acts bring peace, restore your energy, and help you face the day’s challenges with a little more hope, a little more grace.

Cherish the Journey

No matter how difficult it feels right now, these moments—yes, even the messy, loud, tear-filled ones—are shaping your story and theirs. You will look back and remember not just the chaos, but the beauty that bloomed in the middle of it all. Your heart will remember the laughter, the bedtime stories, the small victories, and even the quiet strength you found in your hardest days.

So, to every working mother reading this:
Take care of yourself. Give yourself grace. Celebrate every small win. You are doing more than enough, even on the days you feel like you're not.

Let motherhood be a garden of joy, not a shadow of burden.
You are strong. You are enough. And you are deeply, deeply loved. Let's support each other and ease  each other's pain and turn it to be the beautiful garden of memories.

Created on 07/31/2025

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🌍 The Rise of Women: Leading Through Challenges and Changing the World

🌍 The Rise of Women: Leading Through Challenges and Changing the World

  12:33:00 PM    Indirasite.com

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 Empowering Women to Lead with Courage, Unity, and Purpose

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Introduction: The Silent Struggles Behind Every Strong Woman

Behind every successful woman is a journey that often begins in silence—juggling responsibilities, battling self-doubt, and breaking free from societal expectations. The road to leadership is rarely smooth for women. Yet, even in the face of relentless challenges, many continue to rise—with strength, with grace, and with unshakable purpose.

This blog is a tribute to those women. It’s a reminder that the struggles are real—but so is your strength.

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🏡 1. The First Battle Begins at Home

For many women, the fight for leadership begins not in boardrooms or classrooms—but at home. From raising children to caring for the family, women are expected to wear multiple hats while still striving for professional success. The lack of support from partners and family members makes this balance incredibly difficult.

Still, despite limited help, countless women rise early, work late, and pursue dreams in between. They are not just caretakers—they are visionaries, creators, and leaders in motion.

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💔 2. When Women Don’t Support Women

One of the more painful realities women leaders face is the lack of support from other women. Internalized self-doubt and competition often create an invisible wall of jealousy and mistrust. Some women hesitate to uplift others, believing they must fight for limited space in a man’s world.

But this is a false narrative. Our strength multiplies when we support, not compete. Women must remember: when one woman rises, we all rise. The time has come to rewrite the story—from competition to collaboration.

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💭 3. Society Still Believes Men Are Better and Stronger

Even today, as the world advances in science, technology, and education, the age-old belief that men are more capable continues to linger. Many societies still view men as naturally smarter, stronger, and more fit to lead, while women are told to stay quiet, humble, or behind the scenes.

This kind of thinking doesn’t just limit women—it limits humanity. Because when half the population is held back, the whole world loses.

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💪 4. Physical Structure Doesn’t Define Strength

Yes, women’s bodies are biologically different. But strength isn’t just physical—it’s emotional, mental, and spiritual. Women endure pain, bear children and still rise with grace. They rebuild families, lead communities, and spark revolutions.

Being physically different does not mean being weak. It means being powerful in a different, deeply and resilient way.

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🌟 In Conclusion: Rise, Women, Rise

The journey isn’t easy, but neither are you.
History is filled with women who were told “you can’t”, and they replied with “watch me.”

Women have faced rejection, discrimination, and disrespect, yet they continue to lead, create, nurture, and build. Their victories are hard-earned, but they are proof that nothing is impossible when determination meets purpose.

So to every girl and woman reading this:
Never give up. Never silence your voice. Never question your worth.

You are powerful beyond measure. You are not alone.
You are the hero of the Heavenly Father, placed here for a purpose bigger than you imagine.

Let’s rise for the girls who were never born because society feared their strength.
Let’s rise for the women still silenced by culture or tradition.
Let’s rise for each other—because only a united voice can shake the world.

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🙌 Call to Action:

If this message touched you, share it. Speak it. Live it.
Encourage a girl. Support a sister.
Because when women support women, there’s nothing we can’t achieve together.

Created on 07/25/2025

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Echoes of Justice: The Spirit of Yakthung (Limbu) Customary Law Amid the Shadows of Hindu Influence; Inspired by Dr. Chhitij Subba’s Presentation

Echoes of Justice: The Spirit of Yakthung (Limbu) Customary Law Amid the Shadows of Hindu Influence; Inspired by Dr. Chhitij Subba’s Presentation

  8:32:00 AM    Indirasite.com

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In the deep hills of eastern Nepal, the Yakthung (Limbu)   people have passed down a legal system not written in books, but etched in memory, tradition, and sacred practice. Known as Yakthung (Limbu) Customary Law, this Indigenous legal framework once governed everything—from land and lineage to justice and harmony. It was a law not enforced by domination, but embraced by the community. It grew from the roots of the land itself and reflected the heartbeat of a people living in deep connection with nature, ancestors, and one another.

Eastern Yakthung Limbu place created by AI

But as Dr. Chhitij Subba poignantly reminded us in his presentation, the gentle rhythm of Yakthung (Limbu) customary life has long been disrupted—eroded by the tides of state-imposed Hinduization and a monocultural nationalism that neither saw nor respected Indigenous pluralism.

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🌾 Yakthung (Limbu) Law: A System of Justice Rooted in Harmony

Yakthung (Limbu )Customary Law was never simply about rules. It was a living ethic, practiced through oral tradition, rituals, Mundhum  and collective memory. It reflected the Kipat land system—a communal way of owning and managing land passed down from ancestors. In this, land was not just property—it was identity, memory, and sacred duty.

Disputes were settled not in isolation, but through community consensus. Decisions involved elders and leaders who understood not just facts, but relationships and responsibilities. Justice wasn't retributive—it was restorative, with an aim to heal rather than punish.

In every sense, the Yakthung (Limbu) legal world was a culture of balance, where rights were not detached from responsibilities, and the law was a shared path to peace.

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🕉️ The Invasion: Hinduization and State Centralization

However, with the formation of the modern Nepali state, especially after the unification campaigns led by the Shah kings, the  Yakthung (Limbu) and other Indigenous peoples were caught in a tsunami of assimilation.

Hindu law—rooted in patriarchal, caste-based codes—was imposed as the national norm. The Muluki Ain (National Civil Code) of 1854 institutionalized discrimination, replacing diverse Indigenous legal systems with a centralized, Hindu state law.

As Dr. Subba explained, the Hindu state's narrative sought to "civilize" Indigenous peoples, branding their culture and customs as backward or inferior. Rituals, languages, dress, and even spiritual practices were seen as threats to national unity.

This wasn’t just policy—it was a quiet erasure of identity.

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🌄 Loss of Law, Loss of Land, and Loss of Self

As the Kipat system was systematically dismantled, Yakthung Limbu people lost not only land—but power and dignity. Their ways of resolving conflict, caring for the earth, and governing their own lives were replaced by external courts and unfamiliar legal systems.

The very fabric of Yakthung Limbu society—woven through centuries—was pulled apart by policies that denied their worldview, silenced their knowledge systems, and dispossessed them of their sacred connection to the land.

It was not just a legal displacement. It was cultural violence.

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🌱 Hope in Revival: The Path Forward

And yet, the story does not end in despair.

Indigenous experts have powerfully noted, there is resistance in remembering. To speak of customary law today is to reclaim dignity. It is an act of love—for one’s people, one’s roots, and one’s future.

Across Nepal and the diaspora, Indigenous Peoples are reviving their laws, asserting their rights, and telling their stories. They are challenging the myth that there is only one way to be Nepali.

The revival of Limbu Customary Law is not just about legality—it is about identity, justice, and the right to exist on one’s own terms.

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✨ In Conclusion: A Call to Remember and Respect

Customary law is not a relic of the past—it is a living force. And for the Yakthung (Limbu) people, it holds the wisdom of ancestors, the values of community, and the sacred rhythm of their homeland.

Let us honor the voices like Dr. Chhitij Subba’s who shine light on these truths. Let us listen. Let us amplify. And let us stand beside Indigenous communities in their rightful struggle for recognition, respect, and justice.

Because no law is just if it erases the soul of a people.
And no nation is whole if it cannot embrace its many voices.

Created on 07/21/2025

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