The Citrine Room

A news & lifestyle blog by Monita Rajpal

Spring Cleaning

Why do we feel we have to always push ourselves? Whether it's in work or life, is it supposed to be hard? Time for internal spring cleaning.

Spring Cleaning

Why do we feel we have to always push ourselves?

Whether it's in work or life, is it supposed to be hard?

Maybe it's a good time for some internal spring cleaning,

where we clear away that which doesn't serve us.

#REPOST

Content from around the world that deserves a repost.

Each with the goal to inspire, engage, and connect.

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DJAFFAR SHALCHI

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Photo: Net-a-porter

ODILE JACOBS

Photo: Miramx

Illustration: The National Gallery

DEFINING AMERICAN

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If there is any designer who understands women, it's Odile Jacobs. Marrying vibrant African prints with Afro-European designs, Jacobs' dresses flatter women of all shapes & sizes. All from from a former midwife who knows what women's bodies do & sees women for who they are. Beautiful.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

Attacks on Asian Americans have risen since the pandemic no thanks to the former Trump administration calling COVID the "Chinese virus". But this is just the latest in how America reacts and treats its Asian immigrants. Read more historic accounts for context.

The artist who famously painted Barack Obama's portrait has spent lockdown in Senegal at his compound working with African artists to create away from the glare of Western influence. here, Wiley talks about how he works and how audiobooks put him in the carefree state of mind.

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Photo: Chloe Mallett

Photo: Toronto Sun

ELLE (UK)

The "I Hate Suzy" creator and actress, pens a deeply personal and honest account of dealing with the very real and unrealistic expectations faced by women, the impact stress has had on her physically and mentally, and why things aren't always as they seem.

THE NATIONAL POST

Canada has often been seen as a beacon of hope, democracy, progress. But there are a myriad of problems the country seems unable to solve. From messing up COVID vaccine deliveries to unclean drinking water, it's hard to believe this is the True North we're talking about.

THE INK

He is a successful entrepreneur who has made millions and who believes in taxing the wealthy. In a brilliant conversation featured in The Ink, Shalchi talks about how philanthropy is "unambitious" and the true gift to humanity is paying one's fair share so that all can thrive.