We all grew up with a lack mentality. The illusion of not having enough. Even if you were well-off you had to face a world of inequality and injustice at every level. Poverty, illness, death and disease was the fate of the unfortunate or so you believed. Like the Gods didn't favor them for some … Continue reading You have the Universe and All its Treasures at Your Feet
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The Lure of Books
Growing up in my grandma's house, where I was the only child, I quickly made friends with books. They soon became my best friends. They were there for me when I was lonely, took me to magical places far, far, away, made me laugh, cry and see things in a completely different light. Back home … Continue reading The Lure of Books
Short Story 4 – Break Free
Jamal sat quietly in the last bench with his buddies Ganga, Vipul and Ketan. They all wore uniforms too large for their skinny frames. They all had books in front of them that did not belong to them. The rest of the class was chatting happily, oblivious to the four intruders in the last bench. … Continue reading Short Story 4 – Break Free
Of Scars and Other Decorations…
The entire nation is abuzz with talks about gun rights and regulations and I'm not particularly interested in this debate. But one bit of news got my attention and it was about Gabby Giffords speaking up about the need for gun control. Her whole life was turned upside down by one gun shot by a … Continue reading Of Scars and Other Decorations…
You are Not Alone
The world has become unbearable to me. The more I try to center myself and tap into inner peace, the more junk it throws at me. I love the trash-to-treasure idea but what do you do with random acts of violence with absolutely no motive or reasoning. It's hard to erase those images from … Continue reading You are Not Alone
Calling All Warriors…
I'm not done saying all that I wanted to say about the treatment of women in India. There's more to the story. It pains me to write about this but someone has to do it. My sincere prayer is that you are moved by my words to take action. I hope and pray that I … Continue reading Calling All Warriors…
Children of a Lesser God?
My blood was boiling all of December. The newspapers were full of stories of rape and abuse of women all over India. It made me sick to the stomach. This was not the India I used to live in. How did we ever get here? Attitude Most mothers tell their daughters to ignore bad behavior or … Continue reading Children of a Lesser God?
Free Will vs Destiny
In the years I floated around like driftwood with no plan or destination, I greatly believed in destiny (like most Indians do!) Karma is what brings suffering in this lifetime and there is little you can do but grin and bear it. It's a powerless position to assume in the unfolding of your life. After … Continue reading Free Will vs Destiny
From Darkness to Light
I don't know how many of you are fortunate enough to have taken an early morning flight from Orlando to New York (totally worth getting up at 3 a.m. for!). This poem is for those of you who haven't. Nature speaks to us and it's no wonder that great saints sat under trees or preached from … Continue reading From Darkness to Light
The New Age
It's December and the New Age is upon us. I'm so excited to share this poem with you. I haven't written verse in over a decade...so this is some breakthrough for me! This whole year has been filled with blessings and of course all of you readers. I am so thankful for every one of you and … Continue reading The New Age
Punctuate Life 