"Don't give others the control over you" - KnowingWhoYouAre featuring Srijani Ghosh - Episode - 02

Originally aired in 2021Srijani Ghosh is one of the most well-known and talented Indian singers in Australia. She has taken Hindustani classical vocal training from Ustad Imam Ghulam (Allahabad) of Prayag Gharana, lessons in bhajan and thumri from Esha Bondopadhyay (Kolkata) of Luckhnow Gharana, training in light vocals from Debasis Bannerjee in Kolkata and is currently taking vocal training under Shri Gautam Ghosal and Pt. Parthasarathi Desikan (Patiyala Gharana) in pure classical. Srijani is a reputed music guru in Sydney. She has performed at various venues across India & Australia, with over 100 concerts to her credit.KnowingWhoYouAre is a wellness podcast series geared towards inspiring personal growth through a positive mindset, maintaining physical and mental health in times of crisis and reflecting inspirational life lessons through the shared experiences of people who have experienced life in its several dimensions and also through talks with experts in particular disciplines and fields of interest who can explain and clarify questions related to health and wellbeing.Our Website: https://knowingwhoyouare.blog/YouTube: KnowingWhoYouAre - Ershad AlamgirInstagram: ershad_al_knowingwhoyouareWhat we discuss with SRIJANI:00:00 Highlights05:01 Definition of "Knowing who you are" according to Srijani05:27 The beginning of her spiritual journey08:44 Her Influences10:08 Music as a healing component 12:53 Enjoying a meaningful journey of life14:47 How social media is influencing the practice of art15:48 Dealing with the negative voices in our head17:49 The present conflict between fame & genuine talent20:31 Dealing with the feeling of not doing or being enough21:48 Srijani's morning and & bedtime rituals22:23 Covid situation in Australia & how music helps her26:08 Are we on autopilot following a default pattern set by the society27:36 Do the opinion of others define our choices in life?29:14 How our mind is programmed to societal norms 30:24 Ugly truth hidden behind the social media facade33:44 Negative thoughts during good times36:24 Our concentration is always on the lack ignoring what we have in our lives36:53 Paradoxes in Srijani's life37:44 Taking the ownership of our decision38:39 Dealing with regrets for missed opportunities in life40:19 Has she reached her prime?41:35 Advice for an upcoming artist42:43 Bucking the trend by being true to your art and to yourself45:40 The song that inspires her47:44 Srijani sings49:03 Issues that make her worried