Our story

It all started in 2016…

I was dealing with some personal issues; ones that affected me so deeply that I suffered from terrible depression. I found it difficult to get up each and every day and face the pain and sorrow. I would lock myself in my room and cry for hours on end. I would stare out to the balcony, contemplating if suicide was the answer to my problems.

I struggled to find happiness – looking for it in food, shopping, hanging with friends… anything. Nothing helped me to find the happiness I was searching for. Any moment of happiness was fleeting – here one second, gone the next.

My depression – I could feel it – was increasing as time passed on, but I was unable to express how I felt to my parents because they were also going through a difficult time.  When I was with other people, such as my parents, I’d pretend to be strong. The truth of the matter, I was weak and just wanted to die. I asked friends for help, but all I would get was, “Give it time; things will be okay.”

I knew and felt differently. It wouldn’t be okay. It was only going to get worse.

Finally, of close to a year in severe depression, I spoke to a psychiatrist. She classified me as clinically depressed and prescribed anti-depressants. However, anti-depressants only slow the mind down. It doesn’t get to the real problem behind the depression – the reason the depression came about in the first place.

This was when I decided to try mediation – to calm my mind and empower myself. I began with the Rajyoga Meditation, taught by Brahma Kumaris. It’s a unique meditation technique, as it helped me to understand my true self and connect with my Supreme Soul. I do it every day and experience true peace and happiness. It has allowed me – given me the power – to confront stressful situations.

I absolutely love the experience it gives.

The Birth of Power8

It’s for situations like my own that gave me the strength, conviction and determination to come up with Power8 - an initiative that puts the power of health and well-being back in the hands (and minds) millions of people suffering from anxiety, chronic stress, depression, etc.  Just as I did and continue to do, stop suffering in silence and start facing your fears and stress.

The mission and goal of Power8 is to give people the resources and help they need to live a happier, healthier and more peaceful life. Power8 is designed to help people practice positive thinking and make it a lifelong habit. By thinking positive, you

·      Build stronger relationships

·      Experience true peace and happiness

·      Think clearly

·      Can focus more on problems at hand

·      Can attain success in everything you do

·      Have the power to deal with any and all stressors

It’s up to us to make the world a happier place – not just for ourselves but everyone. 

Let’s work together to make it happen.

-Disha Shah

Founder, Power8