Amazing Grace is one of my favorite hymns and somehow always makes me tear up. A revered guru, Ramana Maharshi once said that grace is always there but it's up to the individual to receive it. Some come to the ocean of grace with small cups and others bring huge pails. But like the ever … Continue reading Amazing Grace
What started out as being an empty nester last summer has led to a year of changes this past year. Layoffs in my team urged me to look for another role last year. After several anxious months, I landed a new role in December and here I am six months later. I did some soul … Continue reading Another Summer of Change
The door between us lay ajar for years, You could have walked into my boudoir, Or invited me into your den, But you did nothing at all. You watched while the door closed slowly, Until all that was left was a crack, Through which a sliver of light escaped. When the last ray of hope … Continue reading The Rift
I was talking to someone today who's going through a really tough time in their life and questioning if God exists. I don't think God has sent any blessings into my life at all, this person said. It was hard for me to convince them that God is with us and sees us through our … Continue reading Faith Carries You Through Adversity
Back in October 2023 I made a trip to California to meet some good friends of mine. First stop was Aptos, a beach town in Santa Cruz county to visit my lovely friend K whom I'd met in an online Reiki class in 2021. She and I had wanted to visit Mount Shasta together. So … Continue reading Dreaming of Mount Shasta
This year with the kids out of the house and me adjusting to life without them amongst other things has been challenging. Maybe some day I'll tell you all about this phase in my life. For now, let me just focus on what I'm grateful for this year. Day 1 I was in California for … Continue reading 30 Days of Gratitude
A couple of weeks ago, I had a strange dream. I was in Chennai at my parent's place and had to catch a bus to DC. That's right! Washington DC! My aunt was given the task of booking an Uber for me to get to the bus station. She got distracted and ended up looking … Continue reading Did You Miss the Bus?
Several moons ago, Rajus from modern day Andhra Pradesh moved to a small town near Madurai. Nestled between the Sanjeevi hills and the Western Ghats, this town was named Rajapalayam after its early settlers. The Raja family cultivated the rich, fertile land and the land as well as the people prospered. Into one such Raja … Continue reading A True Raja
If you're a parent that has to deal with a picky eater, then this story is for you. I can't promise you'll get the same results but it's worth a shot if you've exhausted all other recourses. Back in 2005, my boy was a wee baby just getting introduced to solid food. And I had … Continue reading The Pea Monster and Other Made-up Stories
It's February and hearts are popping up everywhere. You can't go to the grocery store or watch TV without a constant reminder that this is the month dedicated to love (read as buying heart shaped stuff. Heart-shaped Cheerios anyone? ) And what if you have no one to shower with heart-shaped gifts? Spend it on … Continue reading Love So True
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