Do you have a pair of cozy slippers? Slippers you are really fond of? Those cushy ones, or maybe tattered ones you just can’t let go of, because they feel like home when you slip your feet into them? I have those. My home slippers are mismatched. One black one red.…
Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles
The mention of Buddha generally brings a peaceful feeling…for most people, anyway. Combine that with the word diet–something most of us love to hate and stress over, and it seems like a winning combo. To me, at least. But to mention Buddha and Diet in the same breath? Truth is, the…
We never have to look far for inspiration in life. The people I see around me, especially the women, who go about their routine patiently and always show up at work, never fail to inspire me to take a deep breath and remember to slow down. They lead nomadic lives, going…
Aunts. Who doesn’t have them? I did. Quite a few, including my Mom’s own sisters. Each one unique in her own way. While each one was reasonably loving, she did tend to be rather dominating. Probably because my Mom was the youngest in the family. In fact, she was just three…
A few months ago, I reviewed the stylish Vaya Tyffyn following its grand launch, and have been using it regularly. When I got an invitation to review the latest 600 ml version of this lunchbox, I was definitely interested and eager to see what it looked like. If I thought the…
This is perhaps my most important Gratitude post. We all know how easy it is to feel grateful when all is well. But when life throws a series of shockers without losing momentum, that’s when the way we respond really matters. “No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.”…
I admit traveling is a passion for me, but for some people I know, it is a hectic experience. The thing that makes it even worse for them is when the airport carousel rolls around . . . without their luggage. And of course missing even one bag is a miserable…