How Spiritual Reflection Shaped My Journey: From Struggle to Purpose
Spiritual reflection has been the silent thread that has stitched together the pieces of my fragmented journey, guiding me through moments of profound loss, and ultimately shaping my path toward resilience and purpose. My story is not just a sequence of events—it’s a testimony to how the power of spiritual reflection and divine guidance transformed my life from one of struggle to one of meaning. Here's how that transformation unfolded.
The Fall: Losing Everything
In 2010, I found myself standing amidst the ruins of my business in India, a venture I had poured my heart and soul into, only to watch it crumble before my eyes. Losing everything I had built wasn’t just a financial blow—it felt like the collapse of my very identity. As an entrepreneur, my success was tied to my self-worth, and without it, I found myself lost, questioning my purpose.
But even in those darkest moments, a quiet voice within urged me to reflect, to step back and examine the larger picture. It was in those early moments of spiritual reflection that I began to see that perhaps my path was not a straight line. Maybe this loss wasn’t an end, but the beginning of a deeper transformation. I didn’t know it at the time, but this reflection was the seed that would later grow into a profound spiritual awakening.
The Journey of Rebuilding: From India to Dubai
Desperate for a fresh start, I made the bold decision to leave behind everything familiar and move to Dubai, a city full of opportunities and potential. The early days were promising. I secured a job, and it felt like the universe was giving me a second chance. But after only eight months, the company I worked for shut down, and once again, I found myself on unstable ground. My life seemed to be falling apart once more, and the weight of uncertainty pressed down on me like never before.
During this period, I turned inward. I began to seek answers not just in my external circumstances, but in the depths of my soul. I started to realize that every setback had something to teach me. Through spiritual reflection, I learned the importance of surrender—not in the sense of giving up, but in trusting that there was a higher purpose guiding my steps, even when I couldn’t see it clearly.
The process of reflecting on these challenges—losing my business, struggling to find stable work, and grappling with feelings of failure—became the cornerstone of my growth. Each hardship forced me to dig deeper into myself, to uncover the resilience I didn’t know I had, and to trust in a higher power guiding me.
A Brush with Death: The Turning Point
In 2016, my journey took an even darker turn. I suffered a sudden and severe asthma attack, and before I knew it, I was lying in a hospital bed, being told by doctors that I had only 2-3 days left to live. It was a moment of absolute surrender. Faced with death, I had no choice but to let go of all control. My life, my fears, my regrets—I had to release them all.
But in that moment of surrender, something incredible happened. I fought back. Not with physical strength, but with a deep, spiritual will to live. Days passed, and my condition improved, defying the doctors’ expectations. It was a miracle, but it also felt like a spiritual awakening. In those quiet moments of recovery, as I reflected on what had happened, I realized that my survival wasn’t just a second chance at life—it was a divine call to purpose.
I understood that my life wasn’t meant to be about accumulating success or avoiding failure. It was about something deeper: helping others, sharing the lessons I had learned, and guiding people through their own struggles.
The Guiding Star: Meeting Guruji
After I fought for my life and slowly found my footing again, something extraordinary happened—something that changed the course of my journey forever. I met my spiritual Guru, Guruji. Though he had left his physical form in 2007, his omnipresent spirit found me, guiding me when I needed it most. Through his teachings of meditation using Gurbani, shabad, and satsang, I experienced a profound spiritual awakening. Guruji lifted me spiritually, showing me the path that I had been blind to for so long.
Guruji’s presence became my compass, guiding me through life’s challenges with grace and faith. One night, in a vivid dream, Guruji came to me and said, “Help people. Spread the education and the learnings you’ve received from me.” His words were simple but profound.
At first, I resisted. “Guruji, I’m not introverted, but I’m not a teacher. How can I guide others? I’m not capable of doing it the way it needs to be done.” But Guruji, with his unwavering calm, assured me: “Divine power will help you. I will be your guiding star. Just surrender yourself to me. Have faith, and you will not look back.”
His words filled me with a sense of peace and purpose. I realized that my journey wasn’t about personal success anymore—it was about service, about giving back. Guruji’s guidance helped me see that every hardship I had faced was not just for me, but for the people I was meant to help.
Leveraging My Experience: The Start of My Property Dealer Journey Dubai Real Estate: A Hiren’ View
With Guruji’s teachings deeply rooted in my heart, I felt a renewed sense of purpose and responsibility. Having experienced the pain of almost losing everything, I knew the true value of money—not just its material worth, but what it represents to people trying to secure their lives, families, and futures. I also understood the emotional toll that financial struggles could take. I realized I could combine my business acumen with a genuine desire to help others by moving into real estate.
In the aftermath of my struggles, I took the opportunity to join Coldwell Banker Dubai, a leading real estate firm. This was not just a career move; it was a calling. I wanted to help people find not just homes, but the right homes—places that could provide stability, security, and a solid investment for their future.
With my background in entrepreneurship and having been almost bankrupt, I knew how every dirham mattered to the people I worked with. My approach wasn’t just about selling properties—it was about empathy. I understood the fears and hopes of every client because I had been in their shoes. I knew what it felt like to risk everything, and I wanted to be the guide that I wish I had during my toughest times.
I focused on giving real-time advice, helping people grow their investments with sound guidance, and ensuring that they made informed decisions that would benefit their families in the long run. I didn’t see my clients as just customers; they were people whose dreams I could help shape. My empathetic approach became my greatest asset in the real estate world. Clients could sense that I wasn’t just trying to close deals—I was there to genuinely help them secure their future.
The Birth of Purpose: "Grow from Roots" and "Be The New You For You"
Spurred by Guruji’s teachings and the profound understanding I had gained from my journey, I decided to channel my experiences into two powerful initiatives:
These initiatives became my purpose, a way to transform my spiritual reflections into action. I wasn’t just a survivor—I was a guide, helping others navigate their own journeys of transformation and growth.
The Result: A Life Shaped by Reflection
So, how has spiritual reflection shaped my journey? It has been the foundation of everything. Through reflection, I learned to find meaning in my failures, to trust in a higher purpose, and to surrender control while still moving forward with faith and determination. Reflection allowed me to see that my struggles weren’t random or meaningless—they were stepping stones toward a greater calling.
Spiritual reflection transformed my life by teaching me to embrace the uncertainties and hardships as opportunities for growth. It helped me find peace in surrender, strength in resilience, and ultimately, purpose in service to others.
Today, I stand not as someone defined by the failures of my past, but as someone guided by the lessons learned from those experiences. With Guruji as my guiding star and the power of reflection as my compass, I’ve found a path that not only sustains me but allows me to lift others along the way.
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