Collab: Living The Shanti Lifestyle
For many people in the spiritual scene, the Sanskrit word ‘Shanti’ is a familiar sound. It is often chanted at the end of certain mantras, mostly Shanti mantras. But what does Shanti actually mean?
Interview: Quynh On Overcoming Depression
The interview of the month is about depression. Mental health is one of the main themes of Our Shakti because it is an increasingly important topic due to current social developments. Today I interview
Interview: Annelies On 3 Challenges Working Women Face
The interview of the month focuses on three challenges women face during their careers. Today I am interviewing Annelies Engel. She was born and raised in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. After high school Annelies went
A Four-Step Guide To Setting Boundaries And Maintaining Them
We all have experienced a moment when someone made a nasty comment about us. Instead of approaching and telling them how unpleasant their comment made us feel, we chose to remain silent. Yep, been
4 Myths About Depression
Depression is a mental illness that affects how you feel, think, and act. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that globally 1 out of every 4 people will be impacted by poor mental health or
Interview: S.B. On Combating Misogyny Among Women
The interview of the month is about fighting misogyny in society. The interviewee will tell us about this from a cultural perspective (Surinamese-Indian). However, note that misogyny is a widespread phenomenon and not linked
Interview: Raya On Being In A Relationship With Someone From another Culture
The interview of the month is about intercultural relations. Research shows that in most cases intercultural relations are accepted, but initially met with resistance (Bonte, 2018). Resistance and disapproval create moments of doubt in
Regional differences in the perception of feminine beauty and body shape
Throughout history, people, especially women, have tried to change their bodies to conform to the specific era’s image of beauty. For example, tightlacing was practised by western women to artificially get a smaller waistline,
The Sting Of Rejection And How To Deal With it
Imagine yourself walking through a field of countless flowers. All are unique in their shape, texture, and colour. You reach out to pick a beautiful promising bloom and as you try to pluck it
Interview: Yvet On The Rise Of Men’s Rights Movements In India
The interview of the month is about the upsurge of men’s rights activism (MRAs) in India. Yvet Voppen wrote her bachelor’s thesis on this topic. She is from the Netherlands and studied BA International