In episode 15 of the “Feel Inspired” podcast, host Amit Sodha chats with author Smita Joshi. She has written a series of books titled “Karma and Diamonds,” and the conversation delves deep into Smita’s personal experiences and the significance of the “inner voice” in her life.
Highlights
- 🎤 Amit Sodha introduces the 15th episode of his podcast, aiming to inspire listeners.
- 📚 Smita Joshi has written three books with a possible fourth on the way, which is seen as a significant accomplishment.
- 📖 The books are titled “Karma and Diamonds,” prompting Amit to explore the meaning behind the intriguing name.
- 🚀 Smita emphasizes her desire to discuss her journey in a way that benefits the listeners rather than merely talking about herself.
- 🌏 Smita recounts her early life in India, where a traumatic event at age seven led her to question God’s existence. This event also introduced her to her “inner voice” or her “inner diamond.”
- 🎓 Upon moving to the UK and integrating into its culture, she continued to feel the presence and guidance of this inner voice.
- 🧘♀️ During her 20s, while working in the corporate world, she felt a distance from this voice. This prompted her to develop a meditation practice to reconnect with it.
- 🌟 Listening to her inner voice, even when it contradicted others’ opinions, always felt right to Smita.
- 🌄 She went on journeys around the world, especially to India, to further understand this inner voice. The “Karma and Diamonds” series narrates the real-life events and realizations from these journeys.
