Let Yourself Soar
What is Forward Mind?
Our minds are both fixed and constantly changing. It is said that we are in a constant state of evolution. And thank goodness we are! Or else, we would be trapped permanently in a state of frigid emotional relationship with others and with the world. If one could see that pain as a burning sensation, that would literally be the definition of eternal hell. But like in any game, so in life, there is a way out - a way of freedom from pain and sorrow, and from the solitude and shame that we find ourselves dogged by.
Who we think of ourselves as is a persistent memory state of a concoction of feelings, moods, beliefs, sensations, tastes, preferences, thoughts, ideas, and remembrances. The way we see ourselves defines the way we behave in the world. And the way we act determines how we perceive. This is the mind. And the part of it that helps us move into a state of more freedom and connection is what I call the Forward Mind.
All of my impressions and ideas have come from other people -- both the limitations and the liberations. I am a product of the mental state of my family and the cultures I have lived in. Forward Mind is my way of passing on the love, expansion, and learning I have received from all of my teachers, those who knew they were my teachers and those who taught me even though they never thought of themselves as such.
Pranay Ranjan
When I look back over all these years, I see my life as a series of journeys that have deeply impacted and transformed me.
Growing up in Northern India, I had no idea I would leave the small town I was in, let alone leave my country and trade my passport for another.
My career trajectory has been similarly surprising: I started out as a medical doctor, moved into public health, then switched to IT consulting and process expertise in supply chain.
The transition into becoming a coach followed years of study with various teachers of consciousness and a lifetime love of supporting people through life changes. In each place, I have been guided by a love of people, relationships, kindness, and of the sacred.
Embrace
Your Fears