Culture
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How the Argument for Universal Connection Will Save the Meaning of Faith
The world evolved from a single point in time. People, nature, culture, and religion are all connected by a universal thread, woven into the ... -
Flying Kites and Dogfights
“But, Mummy, the old man says this is the strongest maanjha (kite-flying twine).” Mummy smiles at seven-year-old Sudhir’s words and shakes her head. Then ... -
Seeing The Path
The flower was crumbling moment by moment. My wrinkles got deeper year after year, And yet, my husband saw nothing but beauty. My child ... -
Freshly Churned Butter and Peeled Almonds
Some mornings I wake up to a parade of memories—whiffs and tastes of childhood emerge from a dream and linger on vividly and wistfully. ... -
Self-Doubt’s Best Friend
November is a time for good food, embracing body hair, and the start of the holiday season. Starbucks comes out with their holiday drinks ... -
Colorful Marbles and Holy Water
Tulsi Bhua (aunt) is beside herself. She cannot find her Gangajali (a receptacle for holy water). Mummy is helping her search; it cannot just ... -
A Blessing For Today
May you want what is good and healthy,May you dream of what lets you soar. May you smileat the kindness of others,Content about how ... -
Little Panes of Glass
The sick slips into everything. Doctors distribute masks. The children must be protected. A large collection of families relocate to their country estates. Water ... -
Focus Fumbles
I hate not being able to focus. My thoughts are a million miles a minute. Part of me thinks a nap would help, but ... -
Divided We Stand
Everywhere I go,I see destruction. Right or left,Up or down. Righteous or wicked,Free or enslaved. “None of it matters,You don’t matter” Is their motto,In ...
