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Category Archives: City life
Friendliness is everywhere
Tired from a lingering cold, I nevertheless dragged myself out for a short afternoon walk. I had been cooped up inside for too long. Winter in Mumbai is sheer pleasantness and I wanted to take advantage of the cool, sunny … Continue reading
Posted in buddhism, City life
Tagged awareness, city life, common cold, friendliness, friends, loneliness, mindfulness, Mumbai, strangers
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Walking My Blues Away
Lazily, I stretched across the bed, willing my eyes to remain shut for a little bit longer. It was another glorious Saturday morning, which meant I could sleep in as long as I wanted. I flipped over, then flopped back. … Continue reading
Posted in City life
Tagged activity, belonging, blues, connections, fresh start, melancholy, mindfulness, mornings, Mumbai, nature, rejuvenation, revival, sadness, walking, weekends
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When An Old Man Catches Your Eye
The old man shuffled across the street and paused at the divider. He caught my eye as I waited across from him for the signal to turn green. He was slight in build, maybe about 5’2″, a hint of a … Continue reading
Posted in City life
Tagged admiration, age, character, dignity, extraordinariness, inspiration, old people, ordinariness, traffic musings
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Coming Home
It’s the holiday season, which means many of us are going back home. From however far afield we have thrown ourselves – for the sake of a job, love, or whatever reason – we reel ourselves back in every year … Continue reading
Posted in City life
Tagged acceptance, belonging, centredness, Christmas, Diwali, family, fit, groundedness, holiday season, holidays, home, New year, parents, Thanksgiving
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Making Friends With Myself
After almost a month’s hiatus, I returned to my yoga class this weekend. As I spread into my favourite warrior pose, I had a resounding feeling of coming home. My mind and spirit filled into the dusty, forgotten physical nooks … Continue reading
Posted in City life, Fitness
Tagged acceptance, activity, alienation, body, exercise, Fitness, friendliness, friendship, home, memories, mind, reacquaintance, spirit, yoga
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Marathwada Diaries: Where Everyone Knows Your Name
You know that feeling when you walk down the street and people call you by your name? As a city-dweller, I’m not used to it. I consider myself lucky that my neighbourhood grocer and cornershop proprietor recognize me enough to … Continue reading
Posted in City life, small town life
Tagged acceptance, Ambajogai, city life, community, family, friendliness, history, identity, India, Maharashtra, Marathwada, roots, small town life
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Bright, red nail polish
Sometimes, a girl just needs bright, red nail polish. I am finding the world quite taxing these days. It’s hotter than it should be in November, thanks to global warming. I take a deep breath and it feels like I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in buddhism, City life
Tagged anxiety, break, chaos, cheerfulness, complications, crises, escape, fun, playfulness, relief, simplicity, worry
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