My dear friends R and J inspired me to write this post in order to bust a myth. A myth that I believed to be true in the years I lived in India in my parents' home overlooking the slums. Everyday we could see the drama unfold right before our eyes. Drunken husbands beating up their wives. … Continue reading The Fate of Women All Over the World
Month: September 2013
Shadow Play
Without light there would be no shadows. It would be total and impenetrable darkness. You might argue that brilliant light can totally obliterate shadows. But to know light one must know darkness. In a world filled with duality, we try to shy away from aspects of ourselves that are clearly dark or bad. I … Continue reading Shadow Play
When the Omens Spell Doom…
No, I'm not talking about apocalypses. Not even World War III. I'm just exploring a question that came up during a conversation with a friend. She really didn't believe in signs and was joking around about the 'Universe' sending her a really rotten sign. Me in all my self-righteous glory, got all defensive and declared - … Continue reading When the Omens Spell Doom…