Introduction

For me, sustainability has become an ever-evolving journey. Since becoming a mother, I have begun to reflect deeply on what is natural, what is better for a child, and what is truly healthy for our family. These are questions that every mother goes through.

Because of everything my child and I experienced together, I felt compelled to examine every aspect of life — education, health, lifestyle, thought processes, social interactions, how much we engage with others, and how much time we spend in our own space.

You begin to revisit, reinvent, and rebirth an entirely new way of thinking and living. The way I was raised and the life I was accustomed to became very different from what I ultimately chose for my child.

From Parenthood to Learning

This journey moved beyond parenthood into a deeper exploration of education. I completed teacher training based on alternative global education methods. That experience opened the door to another chapter — a strong inner calling to study Ayurveda.

I wanted to understand:

• What truly defines healthy food

• How food strengthens immunity

• How diet shapes our relationship with body and mind

• How well-being connects with daily living

Most importantly, this path built a profound connection with farmers and agriculture — especially meaningful in India, where food and farming have traditionally been respected and honored.

Rediscovering Food and Lifestyle

With deeper respect for food and nature comes the responsibility to redesign one’s lifestyle around it. This includes understanding:

• Seasonal vegetables

• Appropriate grains

• Correct cooking methods

• Mindful eating practices

Rediscovering food also means rediscovering your relationship with it. This realization made me feel that we have reached a point where ignoring change is no longer an option. Returning to our roots and living in harmony with nature is essential for our well-being.

Choosing Natural Alternatives

We made conscious changes in our household:

• Eliminated plastic, aluminum, and harmful chemicals

• Avoided consumer products containing synthetic ingredients

• Replaced commercial products with natural solutions

Examples include:

• Reetha (soapnut) solutions for laundry and cleaning

• Shikakai for hair care

• Handmade vegetable-oil soaps without artificial additives

• Essential oils like lavender, rose, or tea tree for natural fragrance and hygiene

These shifts reduced fear around minor environmental exposure and encouraged closer connection with nature. Children thrive in such environments — playing in rain or reusing clothing is natural to them. Often, it is adults who create unnecessary concerns.

Questioning Modern Consumption

Modern advertising and media narratives have shaped unrealistic ideas about hygiene, beauty, and lifestyle standards. Many products marketed as necessities are not essential.

We simplified daily habits:

• Replaced toothpaste with natural tooth powder

• Used Ayurvedic alternatives like babul powder

• Focused on minimal consumption

Though small, these steps represent conscious responsibility within the home.

Responsibility as Global Citizens

Encouragingly, collective awareness around plastic use is growing. Yet personal habit change remains limited. Sustainability requires individual accountability.

Being a conscious citizen means:

• Asking questions about sourcing and waste

• Understanding landfill impact

• Making mindful purchasing decisions

• Supporting responsible farming and production

Every small action contributes to building a sustainable and environmentally balanced world.

Purpose of This Blog

Through Sustainable Era, I hope to share ideas around:

• Simplification and minimalism

• Reducing cost of living

• Local and seasonal recipes

• Natural remedies

• Mindful eating habits

• Reducing dependency on consumer culture

This space is meant for discussion, reflection, and collaborative solutions — simple, conscious, and responsible.

Short Website Version

For me, sustainability is an evolving journey shaped deeply by motherhood. Becoming a parent led me to question what is natural, healthy, and truly beneficial for my child and family. This reflection encouraged exploration into education, Ayurveda, and lifestyles rooted in tradition and harmony with nature.

Through this process, I developed a deeper connection with food, farming, and seasonal living — understanding how what we consume affects body, mind, and environment. We consciously eliminated plastics, chemicals, and unnecessary products from daily life, choosing natural alternatives instead.

I believe sustainability is no longer optional — it is a responsibility. Returning to our roots, simplifying lifestyles, and making mindful choices at home are essential steps toward building a healthier and more sustainable future for everyone.