If it weren’t for that 1 tumbler of coffee in the morning #zen moment… Those of you know who know me really well, would finish that sentence by saying “you would be admitted in th… | Continue reading
“In every atom, there is a reflection of the whole.” ― Jay Woodman Do we need to have seen darkness….to appreciate light? Do we need to have seen light….to understand darkness? How does… | Continue reading
I am typically running around like a nut case trying to get through the day. Today evening, after a long day, I made a conscious effort to be mindful and be in the moment. I made some chai for the … | Continue reading
Richness isn’t measured by wealth. Because, the most precious thing in the world is to have at least one friend that will make you “anda gunda” (lots) of mushroom soup with loads … | Continue reading
Whether you are standing underneath the mistletoe with your sweetheart, Whether you are rushing home to be with your loved ones, Whether you are gathering near the overloaded holiday dinner table, … | Continue reading
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While I enjoy the company of friends and family, I am also a loner. I like my quiet time. I like to hang by myself and read a book or work and listen to music….just by myself. However, those … | Continue reading
It is very refreshing to live with a 8 year old. Because, he opens the window and lets me see the world in new light through his 8 year old eyes. Also, because, when I am in the middle of nowhere, … | Continue reading
I don’t know about getting wiser with age. I do know that I am becoming more anti social with age. I used to be more social. I used to be more tolerant despite being able to see through situa… | Continue reading
In India, elephants don’t just roam royally in jungles and zoos. You will find elephants in temples and festivities as well. They are considered to be very auspicious and wise. Grandpa TVS to… | Continue reading
Tis the season…for hot cocoa for the boys. A little cup of cocoa Author: Unknown A little cup of cocoa, I’m sending ’round your way. I hope that you’ll enjoy it, on some col… | Continue reading
When I was a little girl, I had this recurring dream. I was a bird. Sometimes, I flew over green and fields. Sometimes, I flew over lakes and rivers. I flew with a sense of freedom. This uncanny se… | Continue reading
As always, I was doing my nightly reading late yesterday night and came across this beauty from the Book of Ecclesiastes: To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the hea… | Continue reading
“theerththak karaiyinilae therku moolaiyil shenbagath thoattaththilae paarththirundhaal varuvaen vennilaavilae paanigiyoadenru sonnaay vaarththai thavarivittaay adi kannammaa maarbu thudikkud… | Continue reading
When I was in middle school, I had the most fun and passionate English Teachers who taught poetry and prose. One of those poems was this: Somebody’s Mother Speaking of mothers, Mommy told me … | Continue reading
Appa told me that for centuries a woman is the one that makes a house a home. So, today evening, after a rather tough and busy week, as the boys and I try to get through our weekend to-do list, I f… | Continue reading
Have you heard the story about the bee, Parashurama and Karna from Mahabaratha? One day while Parasurama was resting on the lap of Karna, a poisonous bee stung Karna. But he kept calm bearing all t… | Continue reading
“To write something, you have to risk making a fool of yourself. – Anne Lisa Rice And it’s not just writing. To create anything, means having to risk being rejected, admonished, critici… | Continue reading
Since I was out for almost a week, Ari left me a welcome back note at the dinner table on the first evening I got back home. It is just a note. It is nothing. It is not just a note. It is everythin… | Continue reading
I had one of those serendipitous moments today. It didn’t come easy. I struggled for many decades because I didn’t even know what were the right questions to ask. It only came because, … | Continue reading
Sometimes, I find a shaded spot under a tree. I sit down for just a bit. I let the sun peak at me through the leaves on the tree. I let the cool breeze nourish my body and soul. I remember the days… | Continue reading
Fate brings us together with thousands of people during our lifetime. Only few of those people stay on our journey for a lifetime. The rest come into our life for our mutual learning, healing and/o… | Continue reading
Appa told me many decades ago that if one person doesn’t pull their weight in any crucial relationship …then that relationship is bound to fail or become dysfunctional. He urged Kumar a… | Continue reading
After all these years, I think I am finally beginning to learn how this game is played. You say “Oh! I have been having a headache all day”. And, magically, pooha umpa appears on the ki… | Continue reading
“Choice Theory explains that, for all practical purposes, we choose everything we do.” ― William Glasser Sheena S. Iyengar is one of the world’s experts on choice. Her research focuses on: w… | Continue reading
Sometimes, you wait for a moment to arrive. You work so hard for it. So hard. You move. You move heaven and earth. You rock. You rock even hell. You try. You try everything possible. And, then, fin… | Continue reading
Starbucks represents something beyond a cup of coffee. – Howard Schultz I wake up some mornings and sit and have my coffee and look out at my beautiful garden, and I go, ‘Remember how … | Continue reading
In any case, while it is all very well to talk of ‘turning points’, one can surely only recognise such moments in retrospect. Naturally, when one looks back to such instances today, the… | Continue reading
Amma was just the nagger. Appa was always the one. He didn’t expect me to do anything he didn’t do himself. I vividly remember this one science test (on the topic of bonding and cement)… | Continue reading
There is a saying in Tamil that my buddy Charles reminded me of a few years ago. It goes like this – “Thambi odiyan padika anjan.” It means – “If you have a brother, t… | Continue reading
Vanity of vanities is a superlative expressing the supreme degree of futility and emptiness. VANITY OF HUMAN TOIL – From Book of Ecclesiastes, Chapter 1 Vanity of vanities, vanity of vanities… | Continue reading
When you leave, you leave so much behind. I was fortunate enough to met him in person only a couple of times. I insisted he at least briefly stop by one the parties we hosted during the holidays. D… | Continue reading
The house is unusually quite because 1 is down. Adi is out of town. Ari and I are having a fun game that he started about 1/2 hr back. We are exchanging notes on lil post it notes. He is using my d… | Continue reading
Yo #Austin – Quit complaining about road construction on Mopac, 183 and on I-35. Quit it. Right now. Long time ago, Appa worked in a car company. The company had imported German machines to d… | Continue reading
At Austin Hindu Temple, hanging with the Goddess of Education, Goddess of Bravery, Goddess of Wealth alongside other Gods. As you can tell, women’s equality and rights is in my heritage and p… | Continue reading
It has been one heck of a week. Between Kumar’s travel and mine, the boys schedule and my schedule, it truly has been one of those weeks that I am glad is over. I knew what he must have done.… | Continue reading
Today, the boys and I headed out to a spring and natural water pool. It was a long drive. It was also a hot day. When we reached our destination, the beautiful sight of bluish green water awaited u… | Continue reading
In my younger days, I used to think mantras (or slokas, prayers) were all meaningless. I still recited them out of awe and respect for Appa who taught me with such passion and love. However, now, a… | Continue reading
Don’t panic on my behalf and assume I am withdrawing from my coffee addiction. I am still loading up on my coffee to retain my sanity. This post is about metacognition and to raise addiction awaren… | Continue reading
These railroads are shrouded in fog in Austin all today. Kind of mysterious. Just like our future…..shrouded in mystery. Que Sera, Sera, Whatever will be, will be The future’s not ours,… | Continue reading
One of my friend’s reminded me today that the present (moment) is the biggest present (gift). So, as the fog and rain continue to steal my soul and heart this week…I have been playing a… | Continue reading
Poets who touched our hearts….there are many, aren’t there? I love Keats, Shelley, Wordsworth, Tennyson, Byron and Frost…they all live with us…..with the beautiful poetry th… | Continue reading
Too many people spend money they haven’t earned to buy things they don’t want to impress people they don’t like. – Will Rogers When I was child, I had this recurring dream o… | Continue reading
In many cultures across the globe, ash has a special spiritual meaning. VibHuti (or Holy Ash), also called Thiruneeru or Vibhooti, is a word that has several meanings in Hinduism. Generally, it is … | Continue reading
Everybody has the right. Everybody has the right to think what they want to. Everybody has the right to do what they want to. It doesn’t matter who they voted for. It doesn’t matter wha… | Continue reading
We think everybody is like us. We want everybody to be like us. Not everybody is like us. Each person is different. Each person is unique. Everybody wants to be loved in their own unique way. I rea… | Continue reading
Ari has been reading a book on codes and detectives. He wanted me to play dress up. So, there we are….well, sort of dressed up. | Continue reading
Usually, I am the one to pound Adi’s email inbox with must-read articles. Nowadays, he forwards the most interesting stuff about latest research,findings and articles. Here is one that caught… | Continue reading