Tea with Kush

By Kush Desai

In our daily hectic lives, we often get caught up in the cycle of living a mundane life. We get a job, get a degree from college, etc. We fall into the trap of what society says we should do and what our society thinks should make us happy. But is society right? Should we be enslaved by what it perceives our purpose to be? What do we lose if we don't follow our true bliss?

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Oct 28, 2013
• ISBN: 9781491825662

Kush Desai

As a college student whose social and cultural identities have been shaped by both the American and Indian Cultures, I bring to the table an unique perspective on life. With me, In the writing of this book, it is my goal to share with the you my socio-cultural perspectives while also sharing some practical tools and advice that can help you live the lives that they want to live. As an individual, I see value in every individual I meet. Every individual has something great, perhaps even profound, that they can contribute to our world. However, at times, a multitude of factors can get in the way to our realization of our true identity and purpose. Though utilizing some of the tools that I've highlighted in this book, you start taking a step in a positive direction towards become the best person that you can be. I was originally born in Mumbai, India where I spent eight years of my life. I have family in India, went to school in India and was a part of the culture of India. Since moving to the United States, quite a few of my perceptual paradigms have shifted and a lot of my beliefs challenged. Through it all, I have started to form my personal and social identities and have applied the lessons that I talk about in the book to become who I am today.

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© 2013 by Kush Desai. All rights reserved.

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Published by AuthorHouse 10/24/2013

ISBN: 978-1-4918-2567-9 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4918-2566-2 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2013918085

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Contents

Dedication

Preface

Introduction

Chapter 1 - The Golden Self

Chapter 2 - The Limitations Of Realization

Chapter 3 - The Motivation For Vulnerability

Chapter 4 - The Self-Actualization Of The Power Within

Chapter 5 - The Fearful Conversationist

Chapter 6 - The Relationship Evolution

Chapter 7 - Formation Of The Board Of Directors

Chapter 8 - Barriers To The Acceptance Of The True Self

Chapter 9 - The Black Hole Of Self-Doubt

Chapter 10 - On The Balanced Life

Chapter 11 - The Attainment Of Wisdom

The Challenge

References:

Notes

DEDICATION

I would like to give thanks to my family and mentors for all their wonderful advice throughout the years and for always pushing me to be the most authentic person that I could be.

I would also like to thank the members