Tag Archives: Identity
International Women’s Day: 100 Years!
Tuesday, March 8, marks the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day. I’d never heard of it, either. Turns out, it’s a day to celebrate the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present, and future, and to demand a better … Continue reading
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Tagged Ancestry, Identity, Influence, International Women's Day Centennial, Women's History Month
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The Secret Life of My Yoga Mat
You know how some people name their cars? Yesterday, I decided to name my yoga mat. I figured we see enough of each other, we should be on a first-name basis. That way, instead of the pressure of “practicing yoga,” I can just spend some time with my mat, … Continue reading
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Tagged Association, Greta Garbo, Identity, Practice, Solitude, Yoga, Yoga Mat
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A Song of Letting Go, Joyfully
Last night I attended a program to celebrate the publication of The Journey Home by Radhanath Swami. He would attend as the guest of honor to share some insights about the book and about spiritual life. It was held in a … Continue reading
My Father’s Make-up Kit
A few days ago, I received in the mail a small, flat-rate box from my dad, who lives in New York City. Inside was a letter, which was handwritten in pencil on yellow legal pad paper, along with two clippings from … Continue reading
The Ideology of Partition
Both of my husband’s parents immigrated to West Bengal as very small children from what became known as East Pakistan at the time of India’s independence –now the country of Bangladesh. If you saw the movie, Gandhi, you might remember the scenes … Continue reading
Posted in Peace & Justice
Tagged Coexistence, Culture, Displacement, History, Identity, Independence, India, Pakistan, Peace, WTC
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The Yoga of Living 