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Monthly Archives: June 2014
What I want to say
For many days now, I’ve been wondering what I want to say. Nothing comes up. It’s a sensation similar to what you would see when you peer into Homer Simpson’s head – empty space, a cavern of idiotic blankness. I … Continue reading
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Tagged blankness, emptiness, struggling with writing, writers, Writing
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A wide space to roam
In Aurangabad, there is space. Open, wide, free-flowing space. I don’t have to stretch my eyes beyond tall buildings that scrape the sky to greet the life-giving sun. No, here, they are still squat, no more than 6 or 7 … Continue reading
Posted in small town life
Tagged aunties, Aurangabad, emotional space, neighbours, skyscrapers, space
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Hanging out with HH the Dalai Lama
One day last week, I hung out with His Holiness the Dalai Lama. That’s what it felt like. Low-key, informal, friendly. He is a greatly esteemed spiritual leader, and the respect and feeling for him was apparent from all around … Continue reading
Posted in human behaviour
Tagged buddhism, compassion, Dalai Lama, forgiveness, HH the Dalai Lama, mindfulness, the Buddhist way
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