whyyesplus - Barkha Prithiani

Barkha Prithiani, 21,
BMS Graduate &
Aspiring MBA Student

I regard doing the YES!+ workshop in July of 2009 as one of the wisest decision that I have ever taken in my life.

My best friend, Madhura Vinchurkar, introduced me to the workshop. She inspired me to go for it by sharing its various benefits such as techniques to develop good consistent concentration, confidence building and this special skill where I could be relaxed & focussed at the same time which I found to be very useful during the tension filled exam days.

To tell you guys a fact, I never really thought that I needed any such kind of workshop at all to enhance my concentration or confidence. I was good in my academics & was equally confident enough to give presentations during my graduation.

Although there was this One Thing in which I was unsure, that one thing I was unable to come up with an answer for and that was “What I Want To Do In My Life??”

I was beginning to realize being academically excellent and making a choice that I have to live with for rest of my life was not at all connected!! The jitters of taking the right decision coupled with all round expectations made it even harder.

Then through the YES!+ workshop followed by volunteering for the Art of Living events I began realizing there is more to me than I myself had known. My True Potential started unfolding before me and suddenly all the questions that made me sweat started disappearing. I began realizing I could go for whatever I wished for and still fulfil all the expectations!!

Secondly, on a personal level, I was unable to share anything with my Mom & Dad. There was always this gap (which I thought was generation gap but I was wrong), a wall which never allowed me to open up and talk freely to them. But within no time this wall came down during those 7 evenings (on the workshop) & today I share with them even the smallest & silliest of things happening with me. This free, unconditional sharing has brought me closer to my family & my own self.

I'm much more creative and spontaneous in my work. The regular practice of simple yet powerful techniques taught on the workshop have made me so strong that I believe whatever challenges that may stand in front of me, I can handle them Peacefully & Happily. Interestingly, I have noticed this skill to balance between making new friends & preserving old friendships develop spontaneously in me and managing both these worlds isn’t a tough job for me now.

Lastly, I must say that I found the inspiration to volunteer for the YES!+ Workshops within me and just want to share the most beautiful gift that I have received in My Life with the entire world!! My dear friends, wherever you are and whatever you do, just do this workshop without giving any second thoughts!! Cheers!! :)