The conscious celebrations of mothers and motherhood can be traced to the ancient Greeks. However, credit is given to activist Anna Jarvis for officially inventing Mother’s Day over a century ago in 1908. What was once a humble day to collectively mourn with mothers of fallen soldiers has now grown into a…
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It happens to even the most savvy of web surfers. We type in something that seems totally innocuous or click on a link that looks like it would be safe in any other universe, and suddenly we’re inundated with pop up ads, sounds of a “questionable” nature start blaring out of…
It is always exciting to be part of the A to Z Challenge and this year was no exception, on a personal level. I had all the necessary ingredients – the will to write and travel plans – yes, it seems I must be away at least for part of April…
Dear Vidur, As we walk around heaven on earth, I am happy to share the wonderfully wise words of The Dalai Lama with you today. It is called the A to Zen of life. What a fitting way to wrap up this series of letters to you! Thank you for reading…
Dear Vidur, Today, I want to focus on You. I want you to promise me that you’ll extend yourself the same love and courtesy you have for others. Self love is very important to be truly happy. It is also a little difficult, because we are all so used to beating…
Dear Vidur, As I watch you busily writing in your diary about today’s experiences, I feel a sense of pride. I recall how I did that after every trip during my childhood. Your Grandma always encouraged me to write and be as descriptive as possible. Write and read. It is a…
Dear Vidur, Nothing brings more joy than to brighten someone’s life with kindness. It doesn’t always require money to do something for someone. Time, love and a listening ear work just as well. I have wonderful memories of you reading to your Grandma. Compassion for others is very important and I…