India, Nov. 13 -- Diwali brings with it the warmth of glowing diyas, festivities, and the victory of light over darkness. This is the time when one should look inward into oneself and connect with the inner light that exists. In the midst of a hard-working schedule and challenging emotions, sometimes we neglect the aspect of being at peace within ourselves. This is why lighting the diya of ourselves involves finding light within us and getting rid of all negative emotions.

Darkness cannot always be seen; one's inner battles need not necessarily be apparent to others. Stress, bottled-up emotions, one's experiences, and overthinking all begin to take their toll on our ability to be balanced. We may still work as we should while we feel emo...