Rehan Shrestha<\/strong> is undoubtedly one of the top names that come to mind when we think of content creators on lifestyle, dreamy, inspirational, and aesthetically pleasing content and impeccable fashion sense. But those who follow him on his social media platforms also know that he is an ardent believer in spirituality, paving the way to promote self-love and acceptance. He is using his platform to change the way we look at ourselves\u2014helping us move away from unrealistic goals to an unapologetic acceptance of the self. Brands looking to work with a niche content creator in the spiritual realm should consider this fashionista for their next campaign.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n You seem to be quite in touch with spirituality given your recent stories. Can you shed some light on that part of your life?<\/strong> When did you decide to explore the path of spirituality? <\/strong> Do you follow a specific guru? School of philosophy? And if so, why?<\/strong> We hear a lot about the term manifestation, what does it mean to you?<\/strong> On a daily basis, what are your spiritual \u201crituals\u201d or practices that you do?<\/strong> Following you on social media, temple visitations seem to be an important part of your life. Apart from the obvious, what pulls you towards these holy sites. <\/strong> Are you religious? Define what that means to you?<\/strong> You mentioned being an avid devotee of Shiva? How did this come about? <\/strong> Healing, another term used a lot nowadays. Tell us more about that?<\/strong> What advice would you give our readers if anyone is interested in getting into all of this? <\/strong> Social media these days has been all about putting up a facade that hides your original self. What is your opinion on this? <\/strong> How does one stay content in a world full of social media. Please share your personal experience too. <\/strong> How does one bring self-love to your Instagram feed, the way you do.<\/strong> <\/strong> What does self-love and acceptance mean to you? <\/strong> You being a fashion influencer, do you feel the pressure to post your content a certain way because of how people perceive you?<\/strong> “It\u2019s so funny, nowadays at events and parties I get teased with lines like \u201cwe will probably most likely see you at Pashupatinath rather than a runway event.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Your feed, your persona is a statement of confidence. What\u2019s the Secret to your confidence? <\/strong> Lastly, anything you want to share as a message to our readers? <\/strong> Mar 31, 2023 Rehan Shrestha is undoubtedly one of the top names that come to mind when we think of content creators on lifestyle, dreamy, inspirational, and aesthetically pleasing content and impeccable fashion sense. But those who follow him on his social media platforms also know that he is an ardent believer in spirituality, paving the […] More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5571,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[154],"tags":[],"reaction":[],"adace-sponsor":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-5570","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-feature"},"wps_subtitle":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5570","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5570"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5570\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5575,"href":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5570\/revisions\/5575"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5571"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5570"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5570"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5570"},{"taxonomy":"reaction","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/reaction?post=5570"},{"taxonomy":"adace-sponsor","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/adace-sponsor?post=5570"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"\"](\"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/DSC03302-copy-1-683x1024.jpg\")
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Honestly, I think I have had this inclination towards spirituality for a very long time. It\u2019s just that very recently I have started incorporating that as a part of my social media presence since I believe it\u2019s something everyone should consider exploring for their own growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I grew up in a religious Hindu household, so having faith in a higher energy has been something imbedded in me. I feel like that really encouraged me to explore all things spiritual as I do personally feel like being religious and being spiritual can have a beautiful sync. It was roughly when I was 17 when I had a lot of things, let\u2019s say was not going smoothly. It felt like I was in a way lost, anxious, unhappy and was in pursuit of something more substantial. That is when I had a moment of serendipity. I was recommended a spiritual center, perhaps one can call it an ashram in Chennai called Oneness University. And that\u2019s where the journey began.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I do \u201cfollow\u201d a lot of them; I don\u2019t just stick to one as each has its own set of teachings, ways and methods. I like to take what resonates with me, what connects with me from all the different gurus and then apply it in my lifestyle. People I follow are Bk Shivani, Sadhguru, Dalai Lama, Ravi Shankar, Oneness university, Gaur Gopal Das\u2026 to name a few. I also learn from authors like Deepak Chopra, Rhonda Byrne, Devdutt Pattanaik, Shashi Tharoor etc. Nowadays TikTok is also a platform that offers short easy quick access to great insights given by individuals like Jay Shetty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Manifestation is a term that\u2019s become so common, and you hear every other person use it. Simply put manifesting is the ability to create the exact life that you want. For me, it\u2019s not just about attracting things into your life. Rather it is about empowering yourself to live your best life. So just a little tip, I would give to fellow manifesters; when manifesting, go beyond your materialistic wants and focus on the things that will bring you most fulfillment possible and on something that enhances our authentic sense of purpose. That feeling of contentment makes the magic faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Laughs) If I am completely honest with my rituals and daily practices, people might think I am a warlock or witch doctor of some sort. I start my day with a guided meditation, followed by a pink salt bath, few puja rituals, sage cleansing, manifestation journaling, affirmations, charging my crystals, mantra chanting… the list is endless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apart from the obvious religious significance, temples are such powerful energy hubs. I feel aligned and balanced when going for my darshans. It\u2019s meditative. Amidst all the chaos and busyness, I find this sense of zen, focus and peace. I leave temples feeling energetic and motivated. Temples activate your five senses, the touch of bare feet on the ground, the sound of temple bells, the smell of flowers and incense, the visual stimulation of so much you see and finally the taste of jal and prasad. There\u2019s so much to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, I am. For me it\u2019s simply about having faith in something higher and powerful. It\u2019s not about a certain god or a certain faith you follow. It\u2019s about believing that there is a higher power that\u2019s protecting you, listening to you, guiding you and helping you. It\u2019s about discipline, patience, unconditional love, peace and finding your true purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a child, I was always fascinated by Shiva, the trident, the snake, the blue skin (laughs). But it was when one of the spiritual schools that I attended taught me to build a relationship with a particular form of the divine. I chose him and from that day it\u2019s been a beautiful journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every human being has accumulated so much: pain, trauma and experiences as they grow up that it starts accumulating as mental and physical health issues. So as the word simply suggests, healing to me is to relieve and detach oneself from all that\u2019s weighing you down. We as humans are never fully healed, but we can always keep putting an effort to grow, unlearn and reprogram ourselves for a better future self. I practice, receive and have also learned many forms of healing such as Pranic healing, Sound\/singing bowl therapy, Craniosacral therapy, Reiki, Crystal healing, Hypnotherapy, Breathwork, Bioelectric Meridian Therapy\u2026I can go on and on. It\u2019s endless! There are so many resources available to us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t shy away from trying it in any form: healing, meditation… anything at all. You feel like you want to explore it, just go for it. The moment you experience it, it is the only gateway that will allow you to delve deep into this magical world (laughs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t even get me started. It\u2019s reaching such a low level of consciousness. This constant need for social validation and feeling to portray a certain version of yourself. It used to really bother me, but now all I do is bless people with authenticity. All Insta stories are a replication of the same parade of a \u201ccertain lifestyle\u201d that is deemed to be the cool \u201crelevant\u201d social media presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By being true to yourself; stop comparing. The only reason anyone wants to follow you, should be for your own personal perspective and voice. It\u2019s easy to feel the pressure of looking at what others are doing and thinking you\u2019re not doing enough. But what makes you truly happy is something only you know. So go with that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Self-love starts in real life. And trust me, it\u2019s a long process of learning and unlearning. Once you start that the self-love will automatically flow into your Instagram feed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/DSC03339-copy-683x1024.jpg\")
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“Self-love starts in real life. And trust me, it\u2019s a long process of learning and unlearning. Once you start that the self-love will automatically flow into your Instagram feed.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Self-love is being aware of your flaws, your traumas and your baggage. Accepting it and in your own time constantly working towards releasing it and healing from it. Acceptance is one of the most difficult roadblocks as humans, our egos come into play and we don\u2019t want to see that we have these forms of negativity in us. Once we accept, we can mend. But trust the process, it\u2019s a slow burn but the result is rewarding.
What is the type of content you love to show on your social media platform? <\/strong>
I like to show variation; there\u2019s so many aspects of life and we always choose to show \u201cthe best\u201d side. There was a time when I fell under the same illusion of this social media expectation. But now, if I like going to temples and doing puja, that\u2019s my authentic self and I\u2019ll post about it. I love my fashion and travel so you\u2019ll find that dominant in my feed. I like showing people the exact perspective and vision I see my life with, even if it\u2019s just a picture of a leaf. I want to show them the beauty I am able to witness in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s so funny, nowadays at events and parties I get teased with lines like \u201cwe will probably most likely see you at Pashupatinath rather than a runway event.\u201d I know it\u2019s said in passing fun, but it\u2019s interesting to notice people have an opinion about it; if not an opinion, a sense of curiosity as to why this sudden shift. And as I mentioned earlier, perhaps there was a time I thought about it and felt like I need to go with the \u201ctrending\u201d flow. I am so grateful I have worked on myself enough to be unapologetic with what I want to share. I no longer feel that pressure, it\u2019s developing that \u201cthis is me, I am not perfect but I am a work in process\u201d attitude we must all develop and post what feels authentic to us. Trust me, your viewers enjoy that more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/DSC03240e-copy-683x1024.jpg\")
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Reflecting inwards on a daily basis, being aware of who you are and where you are in life. Acceptance as we discussed earlier is an important element. When you are personally happy with yourself your confidence naturally builds up. Getting out of my comfort zone is also something I like to do constantly because that helps me become more confident about myself. An important thing to remember though is there\u2019s a thin line between confidence and arrogance. It\u2019s important we don\u2019t cross that line. Humility and being grounded always goes a long way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Be nice; be mindful of your actions. Instead of focusing on the outer world, always take time out of your day to look inwards. You are powerful and self-sufficient to handle all that the world throws at you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"