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Arranged Marriages & Many Paths to Love

From a TV ad for an Indian dating website geared toward parents marrying their kids, to monumental historical changes in marriage, this post asks whether the underlying love differs at all in different types of marriages?

Impressions of India

The overriding feeling I had during my two weeks in India was a sense that I had barely scratched the surface. Before, during, and even now after the trip is over, I’m still intrigued by the vast array of everything Indian…

The Coffee Cup Method of Meditation

This is my personal method of meditation. It helps anchor my day – whatever that might bring – in the peace and relaxation of that morning ritual. And, it’s something I already do wherever I am. Now, it’s just better, calmer.

A Little Bit About Modern Love

Being single, I’m hardly an expert on love, but here are a few thoughts about the kind of love I aspire to have and give.

15 Cheerful Quotes

These quotes will help add a little cheer to your day or spring to your step! It’s my own collection of quotes compiled for days when I need a little extra cheerfulness.

Bandh in Bangalore

A general strike in Bangalore called a bandh brings my work, the city, and any exploring to a halt. Sitting in my hotel room, I’m reminded that “a good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.”

15 Encouraging Quotes

15 Encouraging Quotes

Here’s a list of quotes to help push and encourage you further along your path for this year. It’s my own collection of quotes compiled for when I need an extra dose of encouragement or a reminder of why I should keep on keeping on…

Winter Links

This week has been crazy busy with work and preparing to leave for India on Monday, and I can hardly believe it’s already Friday! So, I’ll just share two fun things with you today. Freezing Temperatures Most of the country has been in the throes of a freeze this week. Brrr. The cold snap reminded me…

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Toes to Nose, Look for the Boat

“If you fall out of the boat … it is very important that you pull your feet up so that you don’t get a foot caught in the rocks below… Think ‘toes to nose,’ [the instructor] stressed…”

Video: I Am Not a Drug Mule & Other Stories from Medellin

Everyone seems interested to hear more about my trip to Medellin, and I’m more than happy to oblige. I’ve had fun telling these three stories to friends and family since I’ve been back so I decided to do a video to share them with you.

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