From Grief to Purpose: My Journey into PLRT

Hi everyone,

My name is Priyanka Sharma. I am fortunate to be a part of Amarantos and am from the SPARK batch.

I am a Legal Counsel by profession and lives in Bangalore, Karnataka.

My decision to join the PLRT course came from a very deep and personal space in my life. In July last year, I lost my only brother to an unnatural death. From that moment, life changed completely for me and my family. Watching my parents live with unbearable grief, their daily struggle for peace or closure, is one of the most painful experiences of my life. As a daughter, I often felt helpless. As a sister, the loss left a permanent emptiness. My sister and I didn’t just lose our brother, we lost a part of our childhood, our sense of safety and our emotional support. During this phase, I was desperately searching for something that could bring even a small sense of understanding, peace or healing. While searching online, I came across Amarantos and the PLRT program. Something about it felt different. Without overthinking, I filled out the form. Looking back, it feels like a quiet answer to a silent prayer, a small ray of light in a very dark time of my life.

Even before the workshop began, the orientation material and assignments brought unexpected calmness to me. For the first time, I began to look at suffering from a broader perspective. I started understanding that pain is not always random and that some experiences may have roots deeper than this single lifetime. This understanding did not remove my grief, but it softened it and gave structure to emotions that earlier felt overwhelming. Most importantly, it gave me a purpose, an understanding towards life and souls journey. The five-day workshop in Bangalore was truly transformative. It was not just about learning techniques or understanding PLRT, it was a deep inner journey, inner healing.

Venu sir and Neha ma’am treated all of us with immense patience, love, care and respect. Venu sir made even complex concepts simple and relatable. The sessions were never time bound, Sir focused on clarity, not completion. He answered our endless questions with the same enthusiasm and patience, ensured we understood each of the 15 stages through observation, practice and revision. Neha ma’am ensured we felt comfortable throughout the workshop emotionally and physically.
During the five days workshop, I learned about emotional imprints, inner patterns and the continuity of the soul. For me, this realization brought comfort where logic had failed. I understood my own fears, responses and inner resilience better. I reconnected with myself not just as a grieving sister, but as a human being with depth and strength.

Equally special were the people I met. My batchmates became like a small family. We listened without judgment, supported one another and learnt together. That bond is something I will always carry with gratitude.

Today, I still miss my brother and my parents are still healing. But I am no longer standing only in darkness. PLRT has given me understanding, emotional tools and a renewed sense of direction. It has helped me transform pain into awareness, grief into compassion and helplessness into purpose.

For this, I will always remain deeply thankful and grateful to Venu Sir and Neha ma’am..

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it’s truly an honour to have you with us on this journey my blessed Phenomenal Priyanka @priyanka.bhu12
we could resonate with the pain that our family (you, your parents, Neha, her parents and me) went through as it was the very reason why Amarantos came into existence.
We have never conducted a batch in January, and being on this journey so far, I have no reservations that it could have been organised by him.

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@priyanka.bhu12 Welcome to the family Priyanka :folded_hands:t2: You didn’t arrive by chance, you arrived by resonance. In our family, healing is not forced, fixed, or rushed. It unfolds through awareness, compassion, and deep listening. You are held as you are, honored where you are, and supported as you move toward alignment. May this journey bring softness and honesty to your heart, and trust in your own inner wisdom!

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Love,light,healing and a beautiful journey ahead as a Amarantian @priyanka.bhu12

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You are the true warrior, Priyanka.

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Thankyou so much for the welcome

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Thank you so much for such a warm and thoughtful welcome. :folded_hands:

I truly feel grateful to be here and to be received with such kindness. Your words mean a lot, and I deeply appreciate the spirit of compassion and awareness that this space carries.

I look forward to this journey with openness and sincerity. Thank you again for welcoming me so graciously. :white_heart:

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Our blessed @priyanka.bhu12
Conducted the session despite all the odds
That dedication, that perseverance …
She was just continuing with the session even when it was her first session and she went on and on for several hours at a stretch… I was so pleasantly surprised and captured the moment
It’s so soul satisfying for a teacher to witness the student surpassing them. :folded_hands:
My goal is to see you all as the world’s most renowned PLR therapist.

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Thankyou so much Dr. Nidhi. Grateful for your words. :folded_hands:

Just choosing courage, one step at a time..

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Thank you so much Sir for your kind words. I’m truly overwhelmed and deeply grateful. :folded_hands:

That session was not about endurance, it was about trust in the process, in the learning and in your guidance. Whatever I could hold or deliver was because of the guidance you provided and the clarity you created for each one of us.

To be acknowledged by you means a lot. I am still learning, still evolving and I carry your teachings with great respect Sir.

I am so grateful to be part of this journey.

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Prinayaka, we witnessed this moment and were, fortunately, blessed to see this miracle. As a sincere student, you cracked the toughest one. Hats off, dear. Very proud of you.

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Beautifully done priyanka.

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Don’t worry @priyanka.bhu12 Didi, everything is just a beginning. There is a quote

“Everything that has a beginning has an end”
also
“Everything that has an end has another beginning” , which we dont realise.
You are about to have a wonderful journey ahead with our masters teachings as well as your own life lessons. ‘All is well !!!’ :sparkles:

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dear Priyanka,

welcome on board !

Thank you for sharing your journey with such honesty and vulnerability. I am truly sorry for the profound loss you and your family have experienced. Losing a loved one in such circumstances leaves a depth of grief that words can rarely capture. Your strength in navigating this pain while continuing to search for understanding and healing is deeply admirable.

Reading about your experience with the PLRT program and the impact it has had on your perspective is very moving. It takes great courage to explore one’s inner world during such a difficult time, and it is heartening to know that the orientation, the workshop, and the guidance of our belove @venu Sir and @Nehrutha_Venu ji helped you find moments of calm, clarity, and connection.

The way you have described transforming grief into awareness and compassion reflects a very meaningful inner journey. While the pain of losing your brother will always remain a part of your story, it is inspiring to see how you are gradually finding strength, purpose, and a broader understanding of life through this experience.

Your reflection is not only personal but also powerful, and it will undoubtedly resonate with many others who are walking through their own difficult phases in life.

Regards

Monesh

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My dear Priyanka, it was so nice to be in same batch with you. you are an inspiration.

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Thank you so much Dr. Nidhi for your kind and generous words. It truly means a lot to me. I feel grateful that we could share and witness such powerful moments together during the workshop.

Your enthusiasm, warmth and sincerity make the journey even more special. Please continue shining the way you do, your positivity and beautiful energy inspire everyone around you..

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Thank you so much Barkha di for your kind words. It truly means a lot. I also deeply admire your strength, courage, and dedication, especially knowing how much you are going through in your own personal space, yet you continue to remain so warm and kind to everyone around you. That is truly inspiring. Wishing you strength and peace on your journey..

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Thank you so much Shaloo Di for your kind words. It was truly wonderful sharing the same batch with you as well. I also deeply admire your dedication and strength, travelling all the way from Oman to attend the PLRT workshop shows your commitment to this journey. Wishing you a beautiful learning path ahead..

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Thank you so much Monesh Sir for your kind and thoughtful words. I truly appreciate your empathy and encouragement. This journey of healing and understanding is still unfolding and I am grateful to be learning under the guidance of Venu Sir and to be part of such a supportive and lovely family..

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Thank you so much for your beautiful words and encouragement. I truly believe every ending opens the door to a new beginning and I am grateful to be walking this path of learning and healing with the guidance of our masters. Looking forward to the journey ahead..

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