"What makes up popcorn, Mommy?" My curious six-year-old mind was pondering the mysteries of life through a bowl of popcorn my mother had just served me. She patiently responded, "The kernel." But...
Dharmadevi and I have found ourselves amid what we call a "rural initiation." This is when city dwellers like us venture into the countryside and get a crash course in the realities of rural living...
Our little dog, Kali, is a constant source of inspiration for me. The other day, after I brought her in from a walk, I noticed she was quietly licking her paw in the corner of the room. When she sa...
Paramhansa Yogananda initiated an educational revolution with his first "How to Live" Yoga school in Ranchi, India. His vision was to provide children with a comprehensive education that would enab...
Something special happened last week: Ananda celebrated Spiritual Renewal Week for the 54th time. And, at the risk of sounding hyperbolic, it was the best one ever! Like the wine of the mystics flo...
The Flawless (rearview) Mirror
Dharmadevi pointed out something to me: I tend to be a bit clumsy when it comes to handling things in the physical world. And you know what? She's absolutely right! I must confess, out of the last ...
