MEET KIRAN
SHINING A LIGHT ON A SUNNY DISPOSITION
Kiran Shines.
Name: Kiran Shines. Kiran means ray of light, and so I took on Shines as part of my name.
Currently: I am a published author contributing to the conversation of grounding oneself in awareness through meditation, and encouraging physical, mental, and spiritual intelligence from a young age. This journey creates clarity, delivers insights, the curiosity to be bliss-inspired, to dream and create intent. This culminated in the publication of my first book, My Friend Maya, in a series called Consciousness for Children and their Parents. Sunny, the main character in the series, is a curious little girl preoccupied with senses, thoughts and emotions. She embodies meditation to explore inner-self and to discover inner-bliss. She welcomes the reader to join in the journey.
Favourite colours: I love vibrant colours – reds, oranges, yellows, blues, purples and more.
Favourite outfit: My wardrobe is based on colours, patterns and trends.
Favourite Bollywood stars: There are many talented actors around the globe. I gravitate towards conscious storytelling. I would put Tabu and Vidya Balan in the category of choosing roles consciously.
Favourite Hollywood stars: Similarly, I appreciate those who chose to act in and produce/direct the movies in my response to the next question! I have attachments to some old timers like Sidney Poitier and Sophia Loren.
Favourite movies: I watch Avatar and Matrix often – and see them differently each time.
Favourite singers: Too many to list! favourite songs: I love all genres of music from classical to hip hop. There are too many favourites, but one song I play over and over since I was a kid is In your soul by Corey Heart. The lyrics are meaningful.
Favourite TV shows: I choose to laugh, and a few favourites include Bojack Horseman, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Schitt’s Creek and Seinfeld.
Favourite ice cream flavour: I love Neapolitan ice cream – that’s three flavours in one!
Favourite cuisine: I appreciate different cuisines. I eat Hakka food often.
Favourite sports: I grew up playing volleyball, it’s imprinted in me.
Favourite sportsperson: I am going to say Pele – I grew up watching football, it’s also imprinted in me.
Favourite authors: These days I read on consciousness and Eckart Tolle’s teachings speak to me. In the realm of fiction, I love Margaret Atwood.
Favourite activities: I love cooking, yoga, dancing.
I hang out: With friends and family over food and conversation.
I’m freaked out by: I don’t know – I have not had a “freaking out” experience!
I need: Nothing these days.
I want to be: Grounded deeper in awareness.
My role models: There have been many teachers along the way and I acknowledge them all – thank you.
Tips to save the planet: Transform yourself and everything falls into place.
In a perfect world: You have realized that it is.
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My Friend Maya by Kiran Shines is published by Tellwell, $18.99, and is available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.