Who am I?
Who am I? This is the question every soul eventually asks. As an introduction, I’ll try to answer it from the layers of identity I have carried and let go of.
The Daughter
I was born the eldest of two siblings. My parents were simple, spiritual, and hardworking. Money was scarce, but integrity never was. That was the foundation I was given.
If I were to define myself as “the daughter,” the labels my parents might offer would be rebel, stubborn, angry, arrogant — you get the hint. 😉
I was caring, but not conventionally “good.” The role of a daughter never truly defined me, so it was not who I was.
The Working Woman
I studied Computer Science and began my career as a sales representative at a software education center.
Over time, I moved through roles in support, programming, team management, and senior leadership.
I gave my career everything I had — and then I walked away from it, abruptly. So that, too, is not who I am.
The Married Woman
Marriage was never a goal for me; it happened almost by accident. Still, I committed to it wholeheartedly. Over time, my husband and I evolved into spiritual partners more than worldly ones — coexisting peacefully, independent yet together.
As a mother, I played the role of the caring “bad cop,” pushing my son to work, grow, and improve. If he someday remembers me as annoying, I’ll consider the job well done!
But the ideal married woman? That was never me. Not even close.
The Spiritual Seeker or Guru
I have had many spiritual experiences and have put in immense effort. Yet I’m no longer a seeker. I am not searching for anything — not even joy. I am at ease with what is, and with what I have.
Nor am I a guru. That simply isn’t how the Divine shaped me.
So none of these identities fit.
Then, who on earth am I?
The only name — if I can call it that — I choose to keep is Sri Devi.
Sri means Divine.
Devi means Feminine.
I see myself as an insignificant instrument of the Divine, living in this feminine body.
That is who I am.
That is what I do.
