Mindful Travel & Culture | Storytelling | Well-being
Exploring stories of conscious travel and culture — from India and the world
Deeksha Sharma
Founder-Storyteller, Story Happens
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I’m an international development professional and an experienced India-based writer/storyteller, focusing on stories of conscious travel, culture, heritage and sustainability.
The more I travel the world, the more I realise how similar we are despite our differences. Strongly believing that the world does not live in maps and books, I want to go out in the open and explore more stories, diverse communities and a sense of self, and use travelling more meaningfully as a force for good. I love sharing stories that evoke a sense of connection to people, places, communities and the larger world.
I believe that human experiences are not searched for. They’re found everywhere. I’m ready to sync with the rhythm of my spirit. Are you ready to be in tune with Story Happens?
About Story
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Your words are stories, your silence is a story too.
Stories matter. There are countless stories around us and the ones that really make a difference have people and communities placed in their hearts. We believe there is joy in listening to and reading extraordinary stories of people we find to be ordinary.
Story Happens is an online community that celebrates stories of travel and culture from India and around the world. I strongly believe that there are stories everywhere and we should keep discovering the ones that inspire us to be better humans.
By infusing creativity, evocative language, and a sense of wonder, Story Happens responsibly and mindfully shares stories that matter.
Travelling to different places has the potential to deconstruct our beliefs, thoughts, assumptions and shape new and raw perspectives and perceptions about different people and their cultures. And so, there is always some beauty in discovering our shared humanity, especially through stories.
Stories from India
Story Happens aims to create a community that captures the essence of India’s diverse stories, landscapes, cultural treasures and spiritual depth, ultimately inspiring people to go on their journeys across India. These stories can have a positive impact on inbound as well as domestic tourism in the country.
Strongly believing in the idea of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or the world is one family, a larger goal is to create a global community that shares its local stories of travel, culture and sustainable ways of living.
How Can I Help you?
I’m a travel enthusiast, a passionate writer and a storyteller who loves sharing stories about conscious travel, communities and culture. There is so much to learn from our journeys, therefore, I believe that travelling even to the next-door small tea shop can teach us some beautiful lessons for life.
If you want me to write a story for you on conscious tourism/travel, culture, heritage, nature, local food or stories from India, connect with me at: info@youinverse.org
Values & Inspiration
Throughout my journey, I have learnt and uncovered the values that guide Story Happens’s work.
- Travelling and exploring this world can teach us far more valuable lessons in life than books can
- Be respectful and curious about different cultures and people; avoid assumptions
- Listen with compassion to what people have to say
- Sharing stories of people, cultures and ethnicities requires responsibility and honesty
- Celebrate the stories and voices of people and communities who are not represented in the mainstream
- Even a small local story can create a global impact
- Live mindfully and encourage others to do so, too
JOIN ME ON THIS JOURNEY
If you are happy with our work, you can subscribe to Story Happens for free (do check your spam if you subscribe to Story Happens for the first time and move the emails from Story Happens to your primary inbox).
You can be a part of the conversations we make and the ideas we share by following the blog and staying updated.
For any feedback, suggestions, or queries, please write back to us at: info@youinverse.org
From YouInVerse to Story Happens
YouInVerse is now Story Happens. It’s a BIG move to take and has also not been an easy decision for me. I have loved YouInVerse very dearly, but it’s now time to let it go. I feel that this very dear term was not fulfilling the purpose I started it for. With Story Happens, the stories remain the same, only the name changes! I still remember the day in October 2015 when I decided to start YouInVerse. It still remains close to me. After all, how can you let go of something you love so dearly so easily – be it people, places or simply names and ideas?
YouInVerse was created with the thought that – YOU are IN sync with the VERSE of your life. And what keeps us in sync and moving forward are the stories that fill us with passion, courage, inspiration and simply with the spark to live our life. Story Happens continues to reflect the desire to take a journey within ourselves, our cultures and diverse communities and highlights stories that constantly remind us that we are very much alike, despite our differences.
The website name and url will change completely to Story Happens in mid-August 2025. Until then, you’ll still receive any emails under the name of YouInVerse.
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Get In Touch!
It’s always nice to exchange some warm conversations and smiles. If you have any thoughts, questions, feedback or just want to drop a ‘hello’, write to Story Happens on the email ID given below. We value your time and promise you a quick response.
- Delhi NCR, India
- info@youinverse.org
- Connect @story.happens
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