Old story. But you need to hear it again so I can set the stage for what I'm about to relate. Three years ago my family decided to move to India after living in the U.S. for nearly 13 years. I was quite optimistic about jumping continents. After all, I had spent all of my … Continue reading When You Don’t Let Go
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Enough is Enough
It should have happened right after Sandy Hook. It didn't! Orlando? Nope! Maybe after Las Vegas. No, it didn't! And I don't think it will unless we make a big deal about it and don't rest till real change happens. If we can bring down a Harvey Weinstein and a Larry Nassar with #MeToo then … Continue reading Enough is Enough
Harvesting Bountiful Gifts
The shorter days and longer nights make me thankful for the warmth of the sun and the long lazy days of summer that never ended. Pumpkins, squash and sweet potatoes in abundance remind me that Mother Earth will provide for us even when the cold winter winds blow. A roof over our heads and family … Continue reading Harvesting Bountiful Gifts
The Right Moment Will Never Come
How many times have you put off doing stuff just because the conditions weren't as perfect as you wanted them to be? For the longest time I wanted to do a yoga teacher training(YTT). I looked up several classes in the area. I looked up schedules and everything but always felt like it was a lot of … Continue reading The Right Moment Will Never Come
A Chapter from my Book : Thank You Dadima
Weekends at Dadima’s house were a lazy affair, for me that is. I woke up late, wandered around in my PJs, with my hair in a tangled and disheveled mess. Dadi would be up by 7.00 a.m. and would wash her hair, starch her cotton saris and put them on the clothesline for the maids … Continue reading A Chapter from my Book : Thank You Dadima
Signs I Can’t Ignore Anymore…
As my long-term subbing assignment was nearing its end, I was plagued with questions about what I would do with my time. My future lay ahead of me, glimmering with innumerable possibilities, enough to confuse and confound me. One day I walked into the classroom and was told that it was author day at the … Continue reading Signs I Can’t Ignore Anymore…
Coming Full Circle
"Almost all your blogs talk about work," my daughter declared a few weeks ago. I mildly protested but then it struck me that she was right. The years since I started blogging have been devoted to finding work, finding my passion, quitting jobs, moving and trying to find work again. At times I was under … Continue reading Coming Full Circle
Blogging: My Road to Self Discovery
I still can't believe I'm a blogger. I knew writing was in my soul but never in my wildest dreams did I imagine owning a blog. It was my cousin who led me down that path and before I knew it I had a website and was doling out my existential angst and advice by … Continue reading Blogging: My Road to Self Discovery
Dear Universe…
I have stayed positive, written in my gratitude journal, prayed every day and tried to be one with your flow. And nothing! Zilch! I know you hate it when I live in the past but I can't help it. Just look at last year - 2012. It was nothing short of magical. You got me … Continue reading Dear Universe…
Out of the Ashes Rises the Phoenix
I can count the number of movies I have cried for. "Anjali", "Taare Zameen Par", "The Notebook" and "Titanic". This week I added a new one to my tearjerker list - Dolphin Tale. It is a tale of triumph. Overcoming odds. Resilience. The American Heritage dictionary defines resilience as the ability to recover quickly from … Continue reading Out of the Ashes Rises the Phoenix
Punctuate Life 